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ciscoman2012

Just cleaned up my home office a bit and reorganized everything. Took a few pictures and thought I'd post them up for you guys. Most of my switches are at work in another lab there. Since I'm working on SWITCH right now I'm keeping them all at work so I can make changes throughout the day while doing labs.

Cerebro

Impressive, but you need a whiteboard to make it perfect

Skydivingcows

ciscoman2012 wrote: »

Just cleaned up my home office a bit and reorganized everything. Took a few pictures and thought I'd post them up for you guys. Most of my switches are at work in another lab there. Since I'm working on SWITCH right now I'm keeping them all at work so I can make changes throughout the day while doing labs.

Very nice setup. I just joined the site and am now able to see these great lab pictures. I like the Skeletek you have. I'm thinking about grabbing the 16U or 20U after readsing the rave reviews.

I recently acquired 6 2561XM's (6Wic-2T) and 3 2950C's along with the CM48 to start my lab.

LinuxRacr,
I purchased the CM48 and interested in how to get it up and working once everything comes in. That webpower switch could come in handy. I'll have to look into that.

ciscoman2012

Skydivingcows wrote: »

Very nice setup. I just joined the site and am now able to see these great lab pictures. I like the Skeletek you have. I'm thinking about grabbing the 16U or 20U after readsing the rave reviews.

I recently acquired 6 2561XM's (6Wic-2T) and 3 2950C's along with the CM48 to start my lab.

LinuxRacr,
I purchased the CM48 and interested in how to get it up and working once everything comes in. That webpower switch could come in handy. I'll have to look into that.

I'd def. suggest the Skeletek. The only thing I didn't like was building it once it arrived. Only took about 45 minutes though so wasn't the end of the world.

http://www.dantraknet.com/category/41

I'd suggest either the 16U or 20U. Later on you can always purchase a 8U or 10U extension to it..(if memory recalls..). That's what I'll be doing in a few months when I move my switches back into my Home rack.

Nice job with the 2651XM's. Even better that they came with 2T's installed. I always try to buy my gear with some sort of NM or WIC modules in it. Sometimes I've even bought routers (like the 3640) which I don't even need just to get the cards that are installed inside it.

LinuxRacr

Skydivingcows,

The following thread will get you up and running on your Digi, no problem:

www.techexams.net/forums/ccna-ccent/75642-digi-cm32-console-server.html

The WebPowerSwitch 6 is awesome. I can access my lab from anywhere and power up only what I need.

JustFred

Hey Guys,

How many routers and switches can you fit into the C20 Skeletek rack and would a dell 1950 also fit in?

I'm not familiar with it but are these based on inches?

Dimensions: 43" high x 24" wide x 24" deep


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ciscoman2012

JustFred wrote: »

Hey Guys,

How many routers and switches can you fit into the C20 Skeletek rack and would a dell 1950 also fit in?

I'm not familiar with it but are these based on inches?

Dimensions: 43" high x 24" wide x 24" deep

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Yes those measurements are recorded in inches. All of the racks from Skeletek are named by the amount of unit space in each rack. For example, C20U = 20 1U appliances figuring you leave no open space between devices and use no rack shelfs. Keep in mind you can always add on 8, 10, or 12U expansions to the top of the rack. I would suggest starting with a 16U or 20U and then adding the expansion unit later on if you outgrow the initial rack. Unless you have a really light server I don't know if I'd feel comfortable housing it in a 2 post rack (like the Skeletek).

JustFred

Thank you for the reply and clear explanation.

I figured i will get one and also regarding the server, its a 1U server and i figured i could put it way below in the rack with a shelf underneath if that's possible.

ciscoman2012

JustFred wrote: »

Thank you for the reply and clear explanation.

I figured i will get one and also regarding the server, its a 1U server and i figured i could put it way below in the rack with a shelf underneath if that's possible.

I'm sure that would work fine the only thing I'd be worried about is it hanging way out of the rear of the rack because of the server length.

FloOz

So my work recently hooked me up with some new gear when I told them about my studies. I wish I would have told them earlier and saved myself the cash. They gave me 2x 3560s; 1x 3550; 1x 1841. 1x 2621XM; 1x 2651XM

DevilWAH

FloOz wrote: »

So my work recently hooked me up with some new gear when I told them about my studies. I wish I would have told them earlier and saved myself the cash. They gave me 2x 3560s; 1x 3550; 1x 1841. 1x 2621XM; 1x 2651XM

Can't complain about that can you you know your working for a decent company when they do things like that. enjoy it

Roguetadhg

Sweet mother of god.

DevilWAH

I just found an old 3845 CISCO to add to the 2 X 3725's About time I started racking.

FloOz

Yah its great. There are tons of resources here. Hopefully Ill get the promo to network engineer soon now that the network manager knows that I am working hard in my studies

Roguetadhg

I wish my work would give me Cisco stuff. All I got is this crappy Davox predictive dialer.

It's built like a tank though...

Corza

Well, I thought I might throw some pics up of what I have been piecing together over the past month or so.

I have been building it mainly to study for CCNP SWITCH.

So far it has

1x 3550
2x 2950
2x 2620's
2x 2610's
1x 2503
1x 2504
1x Digi CM32

I still need to rack mount a few devices.

I have managed to find some bargains, including the rack which was only $60! Spend around $500 so far.

TheShadow

Very nice; the rack was a steal, I am jealous, wish my skeltek had doors. I guess you had access to a truck to move it home. I see your 2950's are the G enterprise models which will help you some.

jdballinger

Nice setup! My wife would slaughter me though if I brought home a full size cabinet!

Corza

Thanks guys. My gf didn't like helping me move it, but does not mind it in my "office/study" room.

I have a ute (pickup you americans call it) so I just used that. I have been very lucky with the whole project of putting this together. Managed to get everything except the Digi in Brisbane, Australia too. I got the 3550 for $30 as its fan does not work with the EMI image. The 2950's were only $25 each.

I have been very lucky! I have a 3560 at work which I will be borrowing also to complete the switch stuff.

jimmyz80

Just finished racking up the equipment for what will be my CCIE study rack. I still need a few more cables to arrive, and then it should be all set.

JeanM

Sweet! I have the same rack I also picked up my 2nd 3550. Replaced a couple 2620s with 2620XMs as well.

I need to clean it up / update it after I made some changes

FloOz

@jimmyz80 All I got to say is WOW!!! That's an awesome rack you got there

JustFred

Alright i need to upgrade my lab, you guys make me jealous. Sooooo beautiful

JeanM

Guys, there is someone on eBay selling what looks like new-old-stock 2520s, good for FR use. S/h isn't cheap, but maybe for those who are local it can work as good deal

Quote from the seller - "You are bidding on a new Cisco server model # 2520. I auction over 200 pieces overstock item from college and they appear to be brand new in its original packaging and I'm listing them as USED since I Dont know much about them. They do come with its original packaging with all the booklets and cd. Thanks you for coming and happy bidding."


Cisco 2520 Server | eBay

kj0

Corza wrote: »

Thanks guys. My gf didn't like helping me move it, but does not mind it in my "office/study" room.

I have a ute (pickup you americans call it) so I just used that. I have been very lucky with the whole project of putting this together. Managed to get everything except the Digi in Brisbane, Australia too. I got the 3550 for $30 as its fan does not work with the EMI image. The 2950's were only $25 each.

I have been very lucky! I have a 3560 at work which I will be borrowing also to complete the switch stuff.

Ok, Here's the weird thing, Apart from also living in Brisbane, I picked up my full size rack with my GF (now wife) in her ute. (Few years ago of course) - It currently resides at my mum's house though in the back yard, it's currently up for sale, although, I'm thinking, when her brother moves out of our house, I might put it in his study. Although, when I had it at mum's house, It had a patch panel and one switch in it. LOL. I have a full set to go in one at some point.

Futura

For some reason this picture turns out small,

One of my labs, a reproduction of one of my customers networks. 4x ASA 5505s, 1x 5510, lots of 3550s, 3560s, 3750s, 2600xm's all in wheelie cabinets for going on tour.

SephStorm

Heres a pic of my old lab:



And the new one:



I've removed the Netscreen and ASA because i'm not on the security portion yet. Honestly I would love to get a small rack for this thing. I also need power, right now I have a 6 port UPS which isnt sufficient with the PCs.

oli356

One of my colleagues CCIE lab (this is of course using works equipment )

gc8dc95

This is my new setup. I am just starting out on the CCNA track, but I have acquired some of this stuff over the last year.

1x Skeletek 28U with 10U rear extension for servers on bottom.
1x Digi 32
1x Patch Panel
3x 2651xm
2x 2612
2x 3550
2x 2950

1 - 4u server case (empty right now, new build)
1 - Dell Poweredge 2950 (2x quadcore xeon, 16gb ram, 4 15k SAS drives)

I know I have more than I need, but thats ok, I like having physical equipment. I use the one server for ESXi right now.

I also just picked up a new laptop recently that I love.
- 2.6-3.2 dual core (w/HT) Core i5
- 16gb Ram
- 512gb Crucial SSD
- Windows 8
(I use two HP 20" monitors, keyboard, and mouse with it at home as my daily computer....also some VM's)

carwashguy

This is my current setup.

1x 1131ap
1x 1710
1x 2611
1x 3750
1x 3550