If you are just looking for economy pieces to add there are other options available.
2800s and 3800s are nice if you will repurpose them for something down the road, but a bit pricey initially. I've seen 3640s with 32/128 mem and an eth module included go for under $150 recently, and they can run 12.4. 3550s are going for under $600, so you could consider picking up one or two of those and just sell when you're done. I don't see them depreciating much in the near future. Marvin Greenlee, CCIE #12237 (R&S, SP, Sec) Senior Technical Instructor - IPexpert, Inc. A Cisco Learning Partner - We Accept Learning Credits! Telephone: +1.810.326.1444 Fax: +1.810.454.0130 Mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] IPexpert - The Global Leader in Self-Study, Classroom-Based, Video On Demand and Audio Certification Training Tools for the Cisco CCIE R&S Lab, CCIE Security Lab, CCIE Service Provider Lab, CCIE Voice Lab and CCIE Storage Lab Certifications. _____ _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale Kling Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 6:04 PM To: OnlineStudyList Subject: [OSL | CCIE_RS] Here we go again Hi everybody and it feels good to be back. I haven't studied for the CCIE in over 5 years, this time I plan on finishing it. I have a couple questions I'm hoping that one of you can answer to get me started on the right foot. I bought the IPexpert lab deal, too good to pass up IMO. I have an old school rack, I'm talking 2500s, a couple 2600s, ISDN smiulator, etc. Looking at the lab book diagram, looks like I'm outdated and those 2811s and 3800s aren't cheap. Realistically how far I can go with my old CCIE rack? I just loaded 12.3(24) IP PLUS on all the 2500s. I think buying 50 sessions may be the way to go, but I've already dragged my rack and all my gear out of the attic, rack mounted it, cabled it, upgraded, frame relayed it, and started playing with the CORE prots. One difference I noticed is my old IE workbooks required two 3550s, looks like 4 now, interesting.... Any wisdom is greatly appreciated and hope to get the workbook soon and knock this out fast. Thanks in advance. Dale Kling
