Post Your Lab (PICS)

Hey Everyone,
I couldn't find any other thread similar to this after searching for a while, so I wanted to get one going. It would be great if everyone could post pictures of their current home or work lab (Big or Small). Hopefully we can get the CCNP/CCIE folks to post in here as well.

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alan2308

leese wrote: »

- cisco 2912: also doubles as a trackball shelf
- cisco 2501: also double as a kb shelf

See people, those old 2900XL's and 2500 series routers still have a purpose.

leese

ITVince wrote: »

Very nice, well I was just assuming that 90% of those on here are usually men. But you know what happens when you assume

Thank you, ITV.

Yes, you have to be careful.

For you never know what evil lurks in the shadows here at techexams.

alan2308 wrote: »

See people, those old 2900XL's and 2500 series routers still have a purpose.

Hey, I like to call it multitasking!

Hey Brad, nice setup!
XM's are so cool, though! Nice and compact, and sleek. It kind of makes me think of an e30 bmw m3, compared to just an e30 325. All that extra power under the hood, and the performance that goes with it. (Sorry, I like vintage beemers)
Vintage Iron is Cool.

njkt

Waiting on my digi cm32 and my catalyst 3550 next week then when i wire them all up i'll post pics...

is it too vain to want to buy another 50ft of cable just to color code console, crossover, and straight threw cables?

hmmm...

Excellent1

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Well, this is what I've got so far. It's coming along nicely, but obviously my cable management isn't the best so far.
3 2650XM's
2 1760's
3 2950's
1 3550
1 2511AS

Setting this up and playing with it is so much fun that it's actually a little bit embarrassing. Good times.

alxx

You just need a few velcro cable ties

mattlee09

I'm not sure about cable management in regards to labs.

For me, IMO, I'm changing around my config all the time doing different topologies. My power cables are all done up nice, but just let my serial cables hang so far.

Excellent1

mattlee09 wrote: »

I'm not sure about cable management in regards to labs.

For me, IMO, I'm changing around my config all the time doing different topologies. My power cables are all done up nice, but just let my serial cables hang so far.

Yeah, that's how I plan on doing it. I'm not too concerned about how it looks; I'm more concerned about convenience in changing things for different topologies.

pham0329

I gave up on home labs when I found GNS3. I figured that GNS3/Packet Tracer will provide me all I need, and if I wanted to touch physical hardware, I can do that at work, but seeing these pictures makes me want to go look at cisco equipments on ebay...

Excellent1

pham0329 wrote: »

I gave up on home labs when I found GNS3. I figured that GNS3/Packet Tracer will provide me all I need, and if I wanted to touch physical hardware, I can do that at work, but seeing these pictures makes me want to go look at cisco equipments on ebay...

If I had extensive hands-on experience with cisco gear, I wouldn't mind the convenience of gns3. The fact is, though, this is all new to me, and it's good experience. From dealing with ram upgrades (and seeing firsthand how bad ram behaves in a router), boot rom upgrades, upgrading ios from tftp or recovering it from rommon using xmodem or tftpdnld--it's all been a great learning experience.

Earlier tonight I found a thread on here from almost 2 years ago talking using telnet through an AS to directly connect to devices rather than connecting to the AS and using the old shift+ctrl+6, x escape sequence to switch back and forth between the AS and the various devices. That was an eye opener. Also, little things like wondering why my routers weren't starting up with the correct config, then realizing that the configuration register was set incorrectly. These are all things that I would have missed out on had I chosen the simulator route.

Again, if one has the experience already, the hardware isn't a big deal, but for me it's invaluable. For a lot of the certifications I've taken, my goal was to learn the material, pass the exam and move on. I am taking my time here and drilling down on the details because I intend to retain this information and, frankly, also because I'm enjoying the hell out of it.

alxx

Same for me.
I don't get to work with cisco equipment (I do more electronics and embedded/sensor systems development and system r&d work) and need a lot more indepth knowledge of networking
and doing ccna and eventually ccnp is my way to learn it.

MrBrian

I think I will post a pic of my home lab soon.. it's actually VERY similar to Excellent1's by the looks of it. It appears as if you're using a 3620 with a nm-4a/s as a Frame Relay switch.. If that's the case, same here. Also, I have a few xm routers, different models though, and 4 2950's, one 3550. However, you got the spiffy RJ access server, very nice! Mine is just a 2511.

Oh and I also have a skeletek rack. I actually bought some other cheap rack off ebay, but it was so tacky and wobbly that it disgusted me lol. Here I'm taking great pride in studying labbing and got this chincy rack. Sent it back and got the skeletek. I love the thing.. so sturdy.. and it's on wheels! I don't have the need to roll it around at all it just sits in one spot.. but like I said.. it's on wheels! Haha. Anyways, this thread keeps on truckin' with new people posting their labs so I'll get mine on here soon just because

Excellent1

Yeah, I'm loving the skeletek. Although, as one other poster mentioned a long ways back--the paint on the skeletek basically explodes off the rack any time you mount something or when you put it together. If they fixed that issue, it really would be perfect. As it stands, it's more than enough for my needs and the chipping paint doesn't affect the functionality at all, so it's all good.

As for my rack, I am using one of the 2650xm's with a nm 4 a/s for frame relay. I have a couple of 2600's (non-xm) that I will throw in the rack later on just to have them there and I'll probably switch the nm to one of them. For now, the pdu I have is 10 outlets, so I've stuck with 10 devices. I can always buy another one later, but I have enough racked for the topologies I'll need for a while. I would like to snag another 3550, though. That's probably just gear greed, as I find myself wanting to add to my lab all the time even though the actual need is already met.

tai chi

This is what am currently using for my study and will write the spec out later

Firstlab.jpg

johnwest43

This is long over due but here it is

from the top down
---lab---
2950
2950
2501
2501
1760 2x wic T1
1760 wic T1, wic Ethernet
1760 wic T1, wic Ethernet
2620XM NM 4AS, 2x wic T1
3620 2x NM 1e1r2w 4x wic T1 (yup ive got Token Ring interfaces!)
Digi PortServer TS16
--end lab---

--home network---
24 port patch panel for home network
3550ei
2611xm running CME NM2V , VIC 2FXS, VIC 2 FXO
Cisco Pix 515E, VPN Accellerator, 6x Ethernet
Windows 7 Workstation
CENTOS Server

lab rack.jpg

MrBrian

Well, here's my lab. Fairly simple, nothing out of the ordinary. Would love to spice it up at some point! It's definitely getting the job done for my CCNP studies though. From top to bottom:

-2611XM (wic-2T)
-2610XM (wic-2T)
-2610XM (wic-2T)
-2501
-2511 (access server)
-3620 (has a NM-4A/S, I use it as my frame-relay switch)
-2950 (used for... switching)
-2950 (see above)
-3550 (can do routing, yee-haw)

Bonus shot: The "easy" button next to where I lab.. for those that don't know when you hit it, it says "that was easy." Unfortunately, I've only hit it twice in 6 months... haha jk.

zimskiz

3 X 2950 Standard Image
1 x 2600XM 32/16mb

First CCNA lab, curently studying in sem 3 on a local academy.

Mine is not neat because it gets used just about every morning and sometimes in the evening.

Express 520 switch isn't mine, it was left over from a project.
SR520
2621 wic 1T, wic 2A/S
2611 wic 2A/S
2611 wic 2A/S
2620xm with NM 4 A/S
3550
2950
2950
Digi CM32 access server (I love this thing)
2610 wic 1T
PC used for my TFTP server, dual NIC's so I have remote access to it as well.

I would like to add another 3550 and in the near future I will add a 28xx router for some voice lab work.

GOZCU

2x Cisco 2620XM 1x Cisco 2610XM
1x WS-C2950- 24
1x WS-C2950- 12
2x WIC1T
1x NM 4 A/s

ccna_lab.jpg

jmgc97

Hello Everyone,

This is my first time posting here. so here's my home lab. i am currently preparing for CCENT.

2x 2620xm
2x 2950
1x 1700 (boss gave it to me)
2x old gateway computers
1x wrt 54g dd wrt
1x Skeletek Rack 20u (Boss man also gave it to me. he doesn't like big racks, But i do.)

Nice setup. Welcome to TE.

craigaaron

Hi all,

This is my labsetup for CCNA/CCNP

4x 2620XM with 4xwic-2t 256/48
1x 2522 for Frame Relay
1x 2511 for access server

4x2950T
2x3550 emi

Hope you all like

lab setup.jpg

NOC-Ninja

My Home CCIE RS Lab

2x 3560
2x 3550
2x 3725
3x 1841
2x 2610xm
2522
AS2511-RJ
4x 2501 (I have an extra one that is not installed in the rack)

Oscedumir

Hello everyone, I will be posting pics shortly of the lab I just bought in December, but first I want to know if you guys can please help me in the right direction regarding where to buy rack-mountable PDU's to hook up my routers and switches. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

MAC_Addy

Oscedumir wrote: »

Hello everyone, I will be posting pics shortly of the lab I just bought in December, but first I want to know if you guys can please help me in the right direction regarding where to buy rack-mountable PDU's to hook up my routers and switches. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I got mine from CDW.

Oscedumir

MAC_Addy wrote: »

I got mine from CDW.

Any URL in particular? I'm preferably looking for one that also has surge protection and 8+ outlets. Sorry I should've mentioned that earlier.

cyberguypr

Oscedumir wrote: »

Any URL in particular? I'm preferably looking for one that also has surge protection and 8+ outlets. Sorry I should've mentioned that earlier.

Here are a few ideas:

Amazon.com: Cyberpower CPS-1215RMS Rackmount PDU Power/Surge Strip - 12-Outlet 15A 1800VA 1800 Joules: Electronics

Amazon.com: Tripp Lite ISOBAR12ULTRA 12-Outlet Isobar Premium Surge Protector (3840 Joules): Electronics

MAC_Addy

Oscedumir wrote: »

Any URL in particular? I'm preferably looking for one that also has surge protection and 8+ outlets. Sorry I should've mentioned that earlier.

Tripp Lite PDU Basic 120V 15A 5-15R 13 Outlet 1U/0U RM - PDU1215 - Rack Mount Surge Suppressors - CDW.com

Oscedumir

Thanks for the replies fellas. That Cyberpower PDU mentioned by cyberguypr fits my needs perfectly!!

ciscoman2012

Oscedumir wrote: »

Hello everyone, I will be posting pics shortly of the lab I just bought in December, but first I want to know if you guys can please help me in the right direction regarding where to buy rack-mountable PDU's to hook up my routers and switches. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I bought this one for my rack.

http://www.amazon.com/Eliminator-E107/dp/B000OMXZ3I/ref=sr_1_12?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1325694454&sr=1-12

I like it because it has 8 power ports and has the ability to turn each one ON or OFF independently.

syrushcw

This is my old lab, It will be getting an update in the next 2 weeks 4 3550's 250x came out. ASA 5505 going in, and a core i3 server with 3 quad nic's for GNS3, along with an old Xeon with quad nic's running virtual machines to do end hosts.

Cisco 851
2x 2502
2948XL
3548
3x 2801
2960
3x 1760 (These are my personal favorite, IDK why probably because I learned on them and are Nostalgic for me)
2x 2610XM
2611XM
2x2950
3740 Frame Relay Switch and Access Server
All routers mounted have WIC-2T and WIC-1DSU-T1

My upstairs media closet that is currently a mess has an IAD881w and UC520 I have VoIP in every room

and might be getting an old Tandberg Video Conf unit.