CCIE Rack
Any one use any of the turn key solutions out there? I got the green light to add a network rack dedicate to the Network Engineering group in our new Small Cell Networks lab. My boss says I can order anything just not too outrageous. Ideas? Budget is $5k
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gorebrush
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I'd probably buy a server and VIRL and save the rest of the cash.
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Hondabuff
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Do you think VIRL has progressed to a point that its worth purchasing. My boss was thinking a rack of gear would look cool.“The problem with quotes on the Internet is that you can’t always be sure of their authenticity.” ~Abraham Lincoln -
WiseWun
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I'd probably buy a server and VIRL and save the rest of the cash.
What are you trying to achieve?
+1. I would talk to the network engineers and seek their opinion/requirements. If it's for learning and practising R&S, DC, and security, buy a beefy box and go with VIRL. CML (multi-user) is another option but more costly."If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.” - Ken Robinson -
gorebrush
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You can do R&S with just CSR's and some old switches, server typically for this should set you back about $800-1000 and the software is free.
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Dieg0M
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Buy a server with VIRL. You can't get a decent hardware lab with 5k.Follow my CCDE journey at www.routingnull0.com -
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