Catalyst 3016 switch

lildeezul

Hi, i was just wondering what capablities does this switch have.
Is it useful? or junk? Could i use it for CCNA studies, or any other studies?
I won it on ebay for 10 dollars.
but im just wondering what use it has for me.

i have
3-2501
3-2611
1-cat 2924
1- cat 3016

Netwurk

The old 3000 series ran CatOS instead of IOS - they don't test on it anymore for the CCNA or the CCNP.

About the only usefulness might be if you worked for or supported a company that had some older CatOS switches. Then you could practice the commands you need to know to support the switches.

phantasm

At a minimum, I would try and get some 2950's. They can be had on ebay for between $100 and $200 dollars.

I believe the CCNA tests on either the 2950 or 2960.

mikej412

You could use it a 3rd switch in an STP loop.

Plus if you set your coffee cup on it while its running, it could keep your coffee warm.

For the CCNA you'd want a couple of 2950/2960 switches if you can afford them, and a 2924-XL-EN as a 3rd switch to save some money.

If money is an issues -- then 1 2950 and 2 2924-XL-EN switches.

I've seen 2950s sold for less than $100 on eBay lately -- yet some people still bid the $20-$30 2924-XL-EN switches up to $100, and I saw someone bid a 2950 up over $300

aragoen_celtdra

phantasm wrote:

At a minimum, I would try and get some 2950's. They can be had on ebay for between $100 and $200 dollars.

I believe the CCNA tests on either the 2950 or 2960.

The Wendell Odom (OECG) book I'm using uses 2960s as the switch of choice. In fact there's a short section discussing the features of this switch.

I did win a couple of 2950s on ebay a couple of weeks ago. One I won for $105.50 and the next day I won it for $124.50. Although they're both in the lower ends of what others I've watched sold for, I feel that I could've probably won one much cheaper. Just like anything, patience and persistence is the key. I probably lost about 30 total bids to the 2 that I won.