As far as voice goes, if you use 2600 routers with voice cards, it can get spendy. Alternately, you can use one of Cisco's SOHO 800 series routers that has VoIP features. The 827-4v has ethernet, aDSL (Alcatel DMT), and four FXS/FXO ports, for $1000 list (DPRG shows refurbished 827-4v's for $500). Don't even use the DSL port, just hook up some cheap analog phones to the VoIP ports, and you're off and running. Build a simple dial plan to call from one port to the other. Buy two routers, and run the VoIP across your existing lab network -- you're still well under the cost of the network and voice modules, never mind what you spent on the 1700/2600 to house them. Note that the 827-4v was initially shipped with less than the minimum required memory to run a stable IP-Voice IOS version; that should be fixed by now. If there's something on the CCIE lab that can't be done with this setup, I'm not aware of it -- N.B. I haven't done the lab, just some initial VoIP playing around. If anyone knows why the 827-4v isn't a good lab solution, please share. -jon- --- Brad Ellis wrote: > Anthony, > > There are a couple things to look at when developing a CCIE home lab: > > 1) How much can I afford? (The big question) > 2) What practice labs am I going to work on? > 3) Will my wife care if she doesnt ever see me? > > 1 - The amount you can afford on a lab will determine the type of > hardware > you will have. ISDN will cost about $4k to include the simulator and a > couple of 25xx's that can support ISDN. VoIP will cost about $4500 > (including routers and modules). ATM will cost $$$. > > 2 - The practice labs you are going to attempt will help determine the > topology you would like to simulate, i.e. which routers/switches will > best apply (interfaces, etc). > > For example, if you were going to purchase and do the ccbootcamp labs, > you > would probably want 8-10 routers, a catalyst 5000 type switch, and an > ISDN > simulator which will probably run you around $12k-$15k. On top of that, > you'll still need some ATM and VoIP experience; which I typically > recommend using remote-rack time. > > That should get you started. Let me know if you have anymore questions > or need any hardware. > > thanks, > -Brad Ellis > CCIE#5796 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > cisco hardware: www.optsys.net > > ""anthony moore"" wrote: > Anyone got any advice on equipment that should go into CCIE lab. > What has worked for you. I know that the Cisco web site has the lab > equipment list but what I want to know is LITERALLY what equipment do > you have in your lab or do you know of that has worked for others. > Thanks. . this site is awesome? __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Spot the hottest trends in music, movies, and more. http://buzz.yahoo.com/ Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=8596&t=8596 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
