The newer equipment you can get, the better off you will be. But also bear in mind that what you have covers most of the basic technologies just fine (other than being very slow to reload!). So you can keep the lab you have without much worry. Then take the occasional time to rent rack time in order to test the newer/12.4 type stuff that isn't supported on the devices that you have. On the flip side, 2610's or 3620's are quite cheap on Ebay. It just depends on where you'd like to spend your money! HTH, Scott Morris, CCIE4 (R&S/ISP-Dial/Security/Service Provider) #4713, JNCIE #153, CISSP, et al. CCSI/JNCI-M/JNCI-J IPexpert VP - Curriculum Development IPexpert Sr. Technical Instructor [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ipexpert.com
_____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jamie Costabilo Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 8:51 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [OSL | CCIE_RS] CCIE home lab I currently have nine 25xx routers, one 2620 router, a 3550 EMI and a low-end 2900 series switch. I am looking to replace four 2500s with three 2610 routers and one 3640 router as well as replace the 2900 with second 3550 EMI switch. Does this make sense or is what I have sufficient? I am worried that I won't be able to do a good chunk of the scenarios since these routers are so old. I'd be interested to hear your opinions. Thanks. Jamie Costabilo
