I'd suggest a 4500M or better if you want something in that series. It supports some newer modules. Not sure if it supports IOS images that the 4000 cannot. Comments from the list requested.
Consider something in the 2520-23 range for multiple serial ports. The 20 and 22 have one Ethernet port. The 21 and 23 have one Token Ring port. All have an ISDN BRI S/T port. All have two fast serial ports (up to 2Mbs). The 20 and 21 have two low-speed async/sync serial ports (up to 115 kbs). The 22 and 23 have eight low-speed serial ports. All serial ports are standard 60 pin. You could even configure the low speed ports as async and use them for a terminal server. (Yes, you have to mate a console cable to an RS-232 to 60 pin serial cable.) Instead of 2501s spend just a little more to get additional ports. 2503 adds an ISDN BRI S/T port. 2513 adds a Token Ring port. 2509/11 adds async ports. For a "set command" based Catalyst switch the lowest price would be a 2901. It maxes out at OS 4.5(x). Tell all your friends that you are looking for Cisco gear. Sometimes a company goes out of business and sells their equipment at a low price. It's good to be the buyer. If you find a stack of 3900/3920 Token Ring switches for $100 each - let me know. > -----Original Message----- > From: Jonathan Kephart [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2001 7:22 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Lab Equip [7:29763] > > > Hello, > I have an equipment question - I would like to confirm my > logic with > those of you who are more experienced with the whole CCIE path. I am > thinking that the actual HW platform doesn't matter nearly as > much as just > the technology (BGP, VoIP, TR ect). So, as long as you can load the > appropriate code like 12.1X it doesn't matter really if you > are using a > 2500, 3600, or a 4000. The exception to this is obviously > the modules that > are supported and port density. You need a 26XX or 36XX for > the VoIP stuff, > and something larger than a 25XX (like an old 4000) for the > port density (4+ > serial ports). Or am I mistaken - is there something I am missing? > > What I was thinking of for my lab is: > > Three 2501's plus some other 25XX's > Two 2610's with NM-2V & WIC-2T cards > Three 4000's with various TR, Eth, and Serial cards > > Some to be determined Switch equipment. > > Curious for your opinion, > -Jonathan Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=29789&t=29763 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
