Re: New Blueprint - Can Anyone Think of a Need for the "E"

Howdy Tyson,

I only claim to have "inside information" when I'm being a smart
ass. ;~) My question stems from the FAQ:

2 - Q: What exactly is being changed on the CCIE R&S lab exam?
A: The CCIE R&S v4.0 lab exam will be refreshed with new questions to
reflect the current job role expectations of employers. The equipment
in the testing lab will be updated with Cisco 1800 and 3800 Series
Integrated Services Routers running Cisco IOS. Software Version
12.4(T) and Cisco Catalyst. 3560-E Series Switches running Cisco IOS
Version 12.2 Advanced IP Services.

Maybe just a typo or maybe Es aren't selling just now so they have
them laying around in abundance! (me being SA here again)

Just curious more than anything. My current stack of 3560s (non-E)
are more than sufficient for my next track...

Cheers,

Scott

On May 5, 2009, at 10:46 , Tyson Scott wrote:

> Scott,
>
> I am not sure if it is inside information that they will be using
> the 3560 E
> Series but I find it surprising if that is the case. They are going
> with
> 1841's which are about as cheap as it gets. I find it unlikely
> they would
> then use 3560-E's with the 1841's. On Cisco's post it says
>
> Catalyst 3560 Series switches running IOS version 12.2 - Advanced IP
> Services
>
> https://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/docs/DOC-4602
>
> I assume that they also mean IP Services as Advanced IP Services has
> been
> phased out and the options are now IP Services and IP Base.
>
> I find it more likely they would connect the 3825's to the 3560 with
> SFP
> GBICs, (Either Fiber or Copper) on the 3560 then waste a 3560-E with
> 24 GB
> Ethernet ports. But who knows sometimes.
>
> Regards,
>
> Tyson Scott - CCIE #13513 R&S and Security
> Technical Instructor - IPexpert, Inc.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Of
> Scott M Vermillion
> Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 11:53 AM
> To: Cisco certification
> Subject: New Blueprint - Can Anyone Think of a Need for the "E"
> Series 3560?
>
> Hey all,
>
> So we know they're moving to the ISRs (about time!) on the router side
> of the house. In looking at the blueprint, can anyone see what might
> be driving them to the "E" flavor of the 3560? In the real world,
> 10GigE is often the driving factor for ponying up the extra $$$, at
> least in my experience. Not sure what value that would hold here?
> Just curious more than anything...
>
> Regards,
>
> Scott
>
>
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