Re: Switch for home lab [7:32797]
I would only focus on the 5K or, as I just learned, a 1200, as you need to know the set's, show's and clear's for the big test. The other switches are just annoying with all the different commands. Get the 1200, or 5k. -- RFC 1149 Compliant. FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Switch for home lab [7:32797]
If you are ready for the big toys.. the 5K is a good way to go. If and I do mean IF you shop carefully, you can find a Cat5K for under 800 US. Dont pay extra for the pretty ones with all the covers.. Do pay attention to what cards are included. The sups come in several different flavors. The cheapest is a SupI and unless you have fiber converters, make sure it has the 10/100 ports. There is not enough difference between the I and II to justify the difference in price for a lab.. the IIIs are pretty pricy but I can see where an advanced lab would have one. On the Ethernet blades, get at least a 5213A which can do ISL. A better bet is the 5203 which will do Etherchannel(required for CCNP) Again, this will drive up the cost. I bought mine very cheaply and then added a few items as time went on. Get a 2nd switch.. a 2912 which is cheaper then the 24 port version. This switch can run 10/100 on all ports and run Etherchannel on all ports. Now you can hook the two together and have some fun. Toss in a 2620/21 and you have a router on a stick for the vlans and you have saved over 1500 bucks on the RSM. Just my opinions.. MikeS Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=32811t=32797 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Switch for home lab [7:32797]
Steven A. Ridder wrote: I would only focus on the 5K or, as I just learned, a 1200, as you need to know the set's, show's and clear's for the big test. The other switches are just annoying with all the different commands. Get the 1200, or 5k. Actually, IMHO, the 2901 is the best choice if you're lookng for a switch for your lab. The 2901 uses the same CatOS images as the 5K, and for study purposes, is the exact same thing. The major difference between the 2901 and the 5K is that the 2901 is a fixed config with a Sup and a 12-port 10/100 ethernet blade built-in. If you want the functionality of being able to buy difference blades to use, then get the 5K. If you want it for a ethernet switch that you can do trunking, VLANs, etc, get the 2901. Mike W. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=32846t=32797 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Switch for home lab [7:32797]
I agree and disagree; let me know what you think... The prices on used Cat5k's is less then it was a while back, and they're certainly easier to find then the cat2901's. Would price difference/availablity change your feelings? --- Dennis -Original Message- From: Michael Williams [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 11:06 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Switch for home lab [7:32797] Steven A. Ridder wrote: I would only focus on the 5K or, as I just learned, a 1200, as you need to know the set's, show's and clear's for the big test. The other switches are just annoying with all the different commands. Get the 1200, or 5k. Actually, IMHO, the 2901 is the best choice if you're lookng for a switch for your lab. The 2901 uses the same CatOS images as the 5K, and for study purposes, is the exact same thing. The major difference between the 2901 and the 5K is that the 2901 is a fixed config with a Sup and a 12-port 10/100 ethernet blade built-in. If you want the functionality of being able to buy difference blades to use, then get the 5K. If you want it for a ethernet switch that you can do trunking, VLANs, etc, get the 2901. Mike W. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=32854t=32797 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
