The $2.3 million home lab of Scott Morris

Ok, maybe this has been posted before - in case, sorry about that. If not, it's a piece worth a read.

I can't say that I'm particularly envious of the lab. I just say to myself, "Why would I possibly need all this?" Last I read, he's a quadruple CCIE. (I was going to crack a dry joke here, but then I decided not to, since his accomplishments shouldn't be sullied with jokes, IMHO).

http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/16960

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Mrock4

I checked his stuff out a while ago on his site: http://smorris.uber-geek.net/

Pretty crazy. I would be lying if I said I wouldn't want all that equipment, but on the same note, I surely don't NEED it. I'd rather put $2.3 million in an IRA to retire comfortably!

sprkymrk

Scott has posted here in the past (member name Uber-Geek) and he still reads the forums here on occasion, so be careful what you say about him.

I think he might already have 2.3 million in an IRA Mrock.

MrD

Oh heck yeah! I'd love to have that kind of gear to lab on, and use in consulting testing etc...

He even has his own AS! That's kickin' man...

One day..

KGhaleon

bah, I'd build one too if I had the money.

mgeorge

The majority of this lab was disamantled and moved somewhere, I'm thinking Chicago if I
remember correctly, not 100% sure though. (or so i was told)

The black APC 3000 ups in rack 1 and the white APC 3000 ups in rack 3 were given to a buddy
which in turn gave them to me lol!!! I have 3 APC UPS 3000's in my back room that require
30AMP 120v >.< The face plate got busted on the black one from slamming against the back of
the truck bed

but they've been sitting in the backroom for over 3 months

On the bright side, his cable management skills are as just as bad as mine

AlanJames

He must have a high electricity bill.

Maybe he should invest in a decent cabling soloution

Mrock4

As far as the cabling goes..it's a lab, not a production environment. I kind of expect the cabling to be hell, as it's probably changed around a lot.

As far as the IRA..I'm sure he probably has a nice IRA..but I was talking about ME!

Pash

Mrock4 wrote:

As far as the cabling goes..it's a lab, not a production environment. I kind of expect the cabling to be hell, as it's probably changed around a lot.

As far as the IRA..I'm sure he probably has a nice IRA..but I was talking about ME!

If you read his site it does say he is hosting some stuff for clients on there, so it is production on some parts....in other words his cabling is terrible, although i cant comment...you cant see network equipment in some of the racks i work on

snadam

very impressive! kinda makes my lab look weak and puny

Slowhand

I'd seen pictures of his lab before, but I had no idea it was worth that much money. (Well, the equipment was probably worth that when it was new, but still.)

Reminds me of a joke, but I'm going to slightly alter it:

Monty Python (Sort Of) wrote:

"Get us a crimper, some cabling, and a UPS."
"Get us the machine that goes PING."
"And get the most expensive machine on the network, in case the administrator comes."

Slowhand

And you have to love the comments below the article, all complaining about his equipment. Especially the one calling him pathetic, the one by "anonymous". Isn't it nice to see that professionalism and common courtesy are alive and well in IT, making sure our industry doesn't get that stigma of being "snotty young punk's work" when compared to something like law, medicine, architecture, etc?

CCIE-4-HIRE

The truth is that Scott Morris is very humble for one of any stature. I've met him and I thought he was quite the gentleman and very pleasant. I'm sorry those who cannot appreciate his dedication and commitment are allowed to post so anonymously.

Ahriakin

Wow. Those comments are unbelievable, it has to be a bunch of kiddies trolling or I guess idiots just looking for a diversion from their own failures.

Mishra

http://smorris.uber-geek.net/lab.htm

Sie

Im not a Cisco / Networking guy really but even I have to say thats impressive.

What wasnt was the comments and notes left on the pages.

Its disgusting if you ask me, After what he has achieved he gets name called etc by people who would know what half the things are rather than how to set them up.

Personally I think he deserves a

dtlokee

Well I guess we know where Scott stands on the buying your own lab vs. renting a lab argument

ITdude

Mrock4 wrote:

I checked his stuff out a while ago on his site: http://smorris.uber-geek.net/

Pretty crazy. I would be lying if I said I wouldn't want all that equipment, but on the same note, I surely don't NEED it. I'd rather put $2.3 million in an IRA to retire comfortably!

Sure wouldn't want his power bill!

mikej412

AlanJames wrote:

Maybe he should invest in a decent cabling soloution

I had toyed with the idea of posting photos of my lab, but I guess I'll wait until my cabling guy comes up with a better cabling solution.

Slowhand

mikej412 wrote:

I had toyed with the idea of posting photos of my lab, but I guess I'll wait until my cabling guy comes up with a better cabling solution.

Funny, my cabling-guy looks very similar.

BigTone

yeah... um... wow

I just won a 2500 router off of ebay.... I guess thats a start...

Paul Boz

Do you guys even think he cares what some anonymous replies say about him? the article is about his TWO POINT THREE MILLION DOLLAR LAB. I seriously doubt anyone on that site or any site has the cash to spend on a lab half as equipped as his.

I'd love to know how far that lab has come towards paying for itself given that he hosts customers/rack rentals on it. I'm sure I'll be logging into his rack when I pick up the juniper certs again.

darkuser

so how much is the home surrounding it worth ?

dynamik

Paul Boz wrote:

Do you guys even think he cares what some anonymous replies say about him? the article is about his TWO POINT THREE MILLION DOLLAR LAB. I seriously doubt anyone on that site or any site has the cash to spend on a lab half as equipped as his.

I don't know. He probably doesn't cry himself to sleep over it, but I'd imagine it would be irritating to have a bunch of nubs belittling your accomplishments. He does take the time to respond to some of it.

He seems like a down to earth guy, and he's not rubbing it in anyone's face. I'm not sure why he's soliciting so many of those responses. It's a shame that it's happening.

Paul Boz

Jealousy. I don't know why he even bothers responding. The higher you go the more people try to knock you down. That comes with success.

darkuser

personally i have nothing but respect for what he's been able to achieve

and his basement .....

wedge1988

I wonder how much his electricity bill is? - I suppose it helps that the equipment is in his basement, it would be hard to steal!

LOL.