Here's what I got so far: CPA 2511 (needs more flash so I can use it as a router, too) 2504 3 2514's 1 4000 NP-2E NP-4T (f/r switch and router with one serial) 1 4500 NP-2R NP-8B 1 4500 NP-2R NP-8B NP-4T and a buncha MAU's and Eth xcvrs. Guess I'll be substituting lots of T/R for Eth in the practice labs, but hey, what the heck, I need to hear those relays click. I'll rearrange one of the 4x00's to get Ethernet and T/R together to do Translational Bridging. (NP-2R's are much less expensive than the Ethernet modules) I'm up to $6000 so far (and I'm hopefully on track for 2 ISDN Simulators for $500 each - still crossing my fingers on that ;-) I'm a *little* over budget, but got a lot more good equipment than I hoped to get to work with now, and the 'rental' is cheap for the certification effort. I've also gotten really addicted to eBay (yikes!). I can feel the adrenaline rush in the last 10 seconds of an auction!!! PS - I've configured a LOT of Cat5k's (practically since they were invented), and have an idle unit at work to mess with thanks all, for the input you gave me - I'm still looking for that 3920 (cheap) so that Darren doesn't have to 'say it again' ;-) -e- ----- Original Message ----- From: "EA Louie" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 3:09 PM Subject: CCIE prep - review lab inventory and budget [7:3908] > I'm getting ready (or in Texas, I'd be "a-fixin to git ready") to build a > CCIE > lab prep setup, both for personal use and for the use of my local studygroup. > Here's what I've identified - if I'm missing anything, please let me know. > > Here's the strategy I'm going to take for the equipment: > > 1-2511 --- console server (w/ octal cable) > 1-2503 --- ISDN > 1-2504 --- ISDN > 1-2514 - dual eth > 1-2515 - dual t/r > 1-4000 w/NP-4T and NP-1E or NP-2E, and a BRI interface or two if they exist > (F/R switch) > 1-2924-XL > teltone isdn simulator > 3 token ring MAUs > 3 token ring media filters > 4 AUI-10BT transceivers > 4 Ethernet hubs > 6 60-pin DTE-DCE cables > a bunch of Cat5 cables > rack > rackmount kits (or shelves) > and a partridge in a pear tree ;-) > > I'm budgeting about $4000 and if an additional 2501 falls into my possession > by accident, > so be it ;-) > > That should provide most of what's needed and enough of the interface types > required to > practice configurations (especially desktop protocols and iBGP/eBGP). I'd > love a Cat5k too, but I can't do it on this budget. > > What do you think about this parts list? Pretty good for a start? Think > it's > achievable with $4000? > > -e- > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html > Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=6390&t=3908 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
