Cisco has already answered this question Your first point of reference:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/625/ccie/ccie_program/whatsnew.html and in particular for the 3550 switches http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/625/ccie/ccie_program/whatsnew.html#13 and http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/625/ccie/ccie_program/whatsnew.html#15 Do you need the particular switches to study? Well, there are things common to the 3550 and the 3500XL and maybe a couple of the other switches. The IOS image is similar enough to routers, that you can practice the configs on a router. Ask yourself - what is Cisco likely to test, and plan you studies accordingly. Rather than spend a lot of money on equipment so you can duplicate the Lab, you may want to invest in fewer pieces of equipment, and some on rack rental to practice a few particular things. -- TANSTAAFL "there ain't no such thing as a free lunch" ""Troy Leliard"" wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Correct me if I am wrong, but does the CCIE have a IOS based switched or a > CatOS? I thought it was CatOS > > I know this question probably has been asked here before, so > > forgive me. I > > already have three routers (2x2514 and a 2509) and a Catalyst > > 1900 in my > > home lab. I want to get a switch that will help me in preparing > > for the > > CCIE. Can anyone make a suggestion on a switch that will give > > me the IOS > > features that I need while not being outrageously priced? > > > > -- > > Brad A. Nixon > > CCDA, CCNP, MCP, NNCSS > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=65945&t=65904 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
