The 1201 UI is very close. Please correct me since it's been awhile since I've run into 1200's. 1)Trunking. You can't do any form of trunking on the ethernet ports. But having 4000series routers with the FDDI interface might be a good compromise. 2)Multicast. There are few of the Catalyst multicast features(CGMP) which I am under the impression is part of the lab. But I'm suprised the 1201 has IGMP snooping.
The old 2901, not the newer XL or G stuff, but the old Cat5k stuffed into a 'fixed' configuration 2 slot chassis has got to be cheap at this point. It runs the same images as the Cat5k so there is no delta. Darrell Brad Ellis wrote: > > I just got a Cat 1201, I have to tell you, it's VERY similar to a Cat5k. Im > working on setting the device up in a special rack. If you want telnet > access to check it out, let me know via email (address is below). > > thanks, > -Brad Ellis > CCIE#5796 (R&S / Security) > Network Learning Inc > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > used Cisco gear: www.optsys.net > CCIE Labs, racks, and classes: http://www.ccbootcamp.com/quicklinks.html > > ""Colin"" wrote in message > [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > > Hi, > > > > I am studying for my CCNP and getting together a list for equipment for > > a home lab. I want to purchase a Cat 5xxx but have heard that Cat > > 1201's is very "similar" to the Cat 5xxx. Would I be better of getting > > a 1201 (which is a lot cheaper than a Cat 5xxx)? Or should I spend the $ > > and get a Cat 5xxx? > > > > Thanks > > > > Colin Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=32632&t=32606 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
