Re: [OSL | CCIE_RS] ccie switch lab 3 sw + 1 ESW

I think even the ProctorLabs and other rack-for-rent setups typically use 1
or 2 3550's with 3560's filling out the switching equipment. Since you can
do almost all of the same technologies with 3550, a couple 3560's gives you
enough to do the PVLAN, IPv6, and QoS features.

My home lab is 4x3550 as the lab switches. I am running virtual routers
with the breakout switch method, using a 3750 as the breakout switch. It
works beautifully.

On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 2:11 PM, N. Max Pierson <nmaxpierson_at_gmail.com>wrote:

> Thanks guys. I started my Lab journey a little less than a year ago and got
> derailed for about 6 months due to some family issues. I had just started
> Vol 3 (and hadn't done any Vol2 or been to the OWLE bootcamp yet) and had
> to go ahead with my first attempt on October 3rd @ RTP. I gave it the best
> shot I could considering the circumstances and actually did about as well
> as I though I would but ultimately got a "not pass". However, I can say
> that it was a fun time getting the actual lab experience, and now that i'm
> back on the study/lab horse, I can't wait til I feel like i'm ready for my
> second (and final :) attempt.
>
> Now that I know what i'm up against, I know exactly where I need to be
> before I give it another shot. In the mean time, I hope to be able to be
> more active on the list and be able to help and be helped. It's a great
> community to be a part of.
>
> Cheers all,
> max
>
> On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 12:12 PM, Jay McMickle <jay.mcmickle_at_yahoo.com
> >wrote:
>
> > Max- good job. That's the art of what we are studying. Getting things
> done
> > by meeting the goals. Good luck in your ventures.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Jay McMickle- CCNP,CCSP,CCDP
> > Sent from my iPhone
> > http://mycciepursuit.wordpress.com
> >
> >
> > On Nov 16, 2011, at 8:59 AM, "N. Max Pierson" <nmaxpierson_at_gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >> why not spend $70.00 more and get a 24 port 3550 or something?
> > >
> > > +1
> > >
> > > Steve has the right idea. I had 2x 3560's I got on the cheap, but
> didn't
> > > really wanna spend $2000 for another pair, so I got 2x 3550's for $220
> > and
> > > upgraded them to the ipservices image and I have been able complete
> > almost
> > > all of the IPX labs that I have been through.
> > >
> > > Now the backbone routers are a different story. I'm sure I'll hear a
> few
> > > pitchforks coming my way by the time I finish this message, but I use a
> > > Juniper M10 split into very many VRF's which are broken out into dot1q
> > > trunks to simulate the 3 BB routers. I also have a spare 2610 (non XM)
> > > plugged in just in case I have a lab with a BB router that needs EIGRP,
> > > ODR, etc.
> > >
> > > Hey, it gets the job done :)
> > >
> > > --
> > > max
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