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Netwurk

First two pics are of my Skeletek rack







Next is a 2620 which connects to my ISP




A fibre run goes over to my workbench, where I have a server and two switches




And finally, here is my old school ISDN simulator

jovan88

Netwurk where did you get that ISDN simluator man I want one

Netwurk

jovan88 wrote: »

Netwurk where did you get that ISDN simluator man I want one

It's an Emutel Lite and when I got it five years ago they were going for around $150

And it looks like they still are

ISDN Simulator Arca Tech Emutel Lite V1.2Lc US NET2xU - eBay (item 310255808395 end time Oct-27-10 14:23:34 PDT)

gouki2005

OMG...one of those labs are way better than my college lab

Jollycork

I thought I was the only one who did spaghetti

and thanks for the ISDN simulator link. I was thinking about the Ameritec Central Office AM7 simulator, but yours look better even if it's more expensive.

Netwurk

Wow, I thought folks were going to mock my ISDN simulator as outdated. And here the first two replies want one.

Go figure.



ISDN is still used in the real world, but is no longer tested on Cisco exams. No NDA violation here, at this point in time it's just a well known fact with the possible exception of CCIE exams which expect you to know EVERYTHING

tiersten

Everything looks good and all but why do you have the 2926 boat anchor? Is there a risk your HP server will float away if its not weighed down by that switch?

Yup. ISDN might not be on the CCNA syllabus anymore but you'll still find it lurking out there in many networks as a backup system.

xenodamus

My poor little lab....

You guys make me wanna get on ebay....

Netwurk

tiersten wrote: »

Everything looks good and all but why do you have the 2926 boat anchor? Is there a risk your HP server will float away if its not weighed down by that switch?

Yup. ISDN might not be on the CCNA syllabus anymore but you'll still find it lurking out there in many networks as a backup system.

The 2926 is actually a very robust switch as far as fast ethernet goes. And I hang on to it as upkeep on my CatOS knowledge. But I have to admit that I haven't powered it up for quite a while.

The ISDN simulator is still a cool toy. When I got it, the CCNA textbook had a whole chapter on it but that was five years ago.

It still is useful to use as an extra complication to my EIGRP configs for my ROUTE exam studies.

chmorin

xenodamus wrote: »

My poor little lab....

You guys make me wanna get on ebay....

Nothing wrong with your lab. I'll post up pictures of mine sometime, its not that far from yours . I prefer to buy just the equipment I need and rack what I am using.

This will change as I further pursue the CCVP though

Jollycork

Netwurk wrote: »

Wow, I thought folks were going to mock my ISDN simulator as outdated. And here the first two replies want one.

Go figure.



ISDN is still used in the real world, but is no longer tested on Cisco exams. No NDA violation here, at this point in time it's just a well known fact with the possible exception of CCIE exams which expect you to know EVERYTHING

That's the reason for not mocking the simulator. While not tested, it's still used out there. Though it prudent to at least now it.

Carpe Jugulem

Man... you guys have some pretty sweet lab setups! I just ordered a bunch of stuff and I'm waiting for it to arrive... should be here in the next week, and I'll post pics of my new lab.

Is it bad that I'm more excited about my lab than I am about working toward/getting the CCENT/CCNA? LOL!

DevilWAH

Carpe Jugulem wrote: »

Man... you guys have some pretty sweet lab setups! I just ordered a bunch of stuff and I'm waiting for it to arrive... should be here in the next week, and I'll post pics of my new lab.

Is it bad that I'm more excited about my lab than I am about working toward/getting the CCENT/CCNA? LOL!

Thats exactly how it should be playing with it and learning should be what keeps you motivated. Getting the actual certs and passing the exams is just a bonus.

egb893

Here's a pic of my lab


2 x 2610
2 x 2924
Asus wireless router loaded with dd wrt set to wireless bridge mode.

I will definitely be upgrading before I start studying for CCNA Security

Netwurk

egb893 wrote: »

2 x 2610
2 x 2924
Asus wireless router loaded with dd wrt set to wireless bridge mode.

I will definitely be upgrading before I start studying for CCNA Security

Good start, nicely racked.

Not sure if it would help with CCNA Security, but adding a 2950 to your set of switches would be a good idea. In that way you can use something very close to the current command set.

For a good book on switch security, check out

Amazon.com: LAN Switch Security: What Hackers Know About Your Switches (9781587052569): Eric Vyncke, Christopher Paggen: Books

egb893

Netwurk wrote: »

Good start, nicely racked.

Not sure if it would help with CCNA Security, but adding a 2950 to your set of switches would be a good idea. In that way you can use something very close to the current command set.

For a good book on switch security, check out

Amazon.com: LAN Switch Security: What Hackers Know About Your Switches (9781587052569): Eric Vyncke, Christopher Paggen: Books

Thanks! I plan to get a couple 2950s and 2650xm. That book looks interesting, I will definitely check it out.

wolverene13

HELLZxPHADER wrote: »

2950 24 port average price 300-350

2514 2501 maxed average price 50-75

2520 maxed, i say about 100

2600 series with no cards unmaxed average price 100-350(maxed 150-400)

3550 48 smi u can find for about 1200-1500 (add couple hundred to that for the emi 48 )


nm-4e 75-100
nm-4a/s 50-75
wic1t 25-40
wic2t 50-75
wic t1 75-125

THESE ARE JUST GUESSES, and of course u can find way luckier deals!

I'd say those prices are a too high. I get all my stuff on eBay and here's what I've paid:

2950 - $80-100
2500 series - $30-40
2600 series - $50-60
3550 - $150 - SMI, $250-300 - EMI (I actually just bought the 3550 SMI and then threw the EMI image on there. It made more sense).

Never bought modules, so I have no idea if those prices are correct.

Netwurk

wolverene13 wrote: »

I'd say those prices are a too high. I get all my stuff on eBay and here's what I've paid:

2950 - $80-100
2500 series - $30-40
2600 series - $50-60
3550 - $150 - SMI, $250-300 - EMI (I actually just bought the 3550 SMI and then threw the EMI image on there. It made more sense).

Never bought modules, so I have no idea if those prices are correct.

I paid $90 to fix my old 3550 (it needed a power supply). But you are right, they can be had for $150 if you are patient and wait for a good ebay deal

But we are getting way off topic, we need

MORE LAB PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PhildoBaggins

831
2611
2611
2620
2620
2620
3810
2500
2900xl
2900xl
2900xl

soon maybe a frame switch, a couple 2950s and a 3550...then a bunch of WIC cards for my 26xx's

Netwurk

Looks good Phildo

Don't recall ever seeing a transceiver with the RJ45 port on the side. It works for the gear in your lab as the crossover cable looks to be just long enough to make the connection.

Darthn3ss

updated my setup a bit today....

From this:



to this:


I took the 2900s and the 2500 routers out. At this point with a half decent PC you can virtualize basically anything you need to do with a router. I now have 4 2950s so i really didn't need the 2900s... and i still have the 2651/2620XM and the 3600 for any labs that need a router.. Put in the D-Link gigabit switch as well. Most importantly, its cabled better and is much cleaner.

edit: i'd also like to thank ebay sellers who delete IOS files but not the config. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

ZeroHunter

Here is some shots of my Lab, I have pretty much got it completed(for now) need to strap-down a couple of the cables and such, but you get the idea.

I did order some replacement power cords, currently I have the 6ft standard power cables, but the ones I ordered are 18inches and 3ft, to clean up some of the power cord area.

peanutnoggin

ZeroHunter wrote: »

Here is some shots of my Lab, I have pretty much got it completed(for now) need to strap-down a couple of the cables and such, but you get the idea.

I did order some replacement power cords, currently I have the 6ft standard power cables, but the ones I ordered are 18inches and 3ft, to clean up some of the power cord area.

Z3ro,

Your rack looks like its coming along nicely... but you'll probably want to reverse mount your routers! It'll be easier to get to the modules, wics, ethernet ports, etc... just a thought...

-Peanut

Darthn3ss

wow i'm diggin that console panel, whered ya get it? certainly cheaper than buying a 2509 or 2511 or one of the WIC cards. (not as flexible but whatever)

ZeroHunter

peanutnoggin wrote: »

Z3ro,

Your rack looks like its coming along nicely... but you'll probably want to reverse mount your routers! It'll be easier to get to the modules, wics, ethernet ports, etc... just a thought...

-Peanut

Thanx, yeah I thought about it, and it might happen, but esthetically it would look terrible (I did mention my OCD before right?)

Darthn3ss wrote: »

wow I'm diggin that console panel, whered ya get it? certainly cheaper than buying a 2509 or 2511 or one of the WIC cards. (not as flexible but whatever)

I had it made at a place called Front Panel Express , I did not know about the 2509RF when i had it made, but I kinda like it also as its unique.

Amco

how much did that control panel cost you from that website?

ZeroHunter

Amco wrote: »

how much did that control panel cost you from that website?

Right at 57.oo$ shipped

Amco

ZeroHunter wrote: »

Right at 57.oo$ shipped

Sweet I might get one! I'm beginning to build my lab now.

chrisone

ZeroHunter wrote: »

Here is some shots of my Lab, I have pretty much got it completed(for now) need to strap-down a couple of the cables and such, but you get the idea.

I did order some replacement power cords, currently I have the 6ft standard power cables, but the ones I ordered are 18inches and 3ft, to clean up some of the power cord area.

Very nice and clean setup bro, its inspiring to be honest with you.

ZeroHunter

chrisone wrote: »

Very nice and clean setup bro, its inspiring to be honest with you.

Thank you thats very nice of you.