Re: Router simulators

Sure Cisco has their internal software, but it is not a good proof of
concept option as the simulator lacks stability and true measurements. If
you work with Cisco's Account Team, they can extend a Not-for-Sale
discount for Lab equipment, but this is typically only for VAR Partners.
I use to get my equipment on the NFR for testing at 73% off list price.
Off course Cisco will not let you have access to the CPOC without their
technicians, but if your wanting to test a particular design, IOS, or new
equipment before you buy, Cisco will do a CPOC with you.

Other than whats mentioned above, Gray Market is the only other way.

JS

On 10/7/12 10:34 PM, "Dale Shaw" <dale.shaw_at_gmail.com> wrote:

>On Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 4:13 AM, marc edwards <renorider_at_gmail.com> wrote:
>> Talk to Cisco SE. 4 million dollar purchase should get you time in
>>proof of
>> concept lab.
>
>Agreed, but I think what the OP was saying was that the $ amount for
>the kit required to build a permanent lab would be $4M. A simulator,
>or ad-hoc access to a lab might be a better (read: more economically
>viable) option. I'm not sure how Cisco regulates access to its CPOC
>facilities.
>
>I wonder if Cisco has something like Junosphere[1] ?
>
>cheers,
>Dale
>
>[1]
>http://www.juniper.net/us/en/products-services/software/junos-platform/jun
>osphere/
>
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