Thoughts on my new CCNA Lab?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320292606293

Bought for $551.50

I hope I didn't go overboard with the cost. I am really excited to have an actual lab I can work with.

CCNA/CCNP Lab

2 x 2501
2 x 2503
1 x 2520
2 x 2610 (2610 and 2612)
3 x 2950-24
1 x Console cable
2 x AUI adapter
10 x Power cords
!!!All IOS images erased and reloaded!!!

Router#sh ver
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) 2500 Software (C2500-I-L), Version 12.1(27b), RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 11.0(10c), SOFTWARE
BOOTLDR: 3000 Bootstrap Software (IGS-BOOT-R), Version 11.0(10c), RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
System image file is "flash:c2500-i-l.121-27b.bin"
cisco 2520 (68030) processor (revision M) with 2048K/2048K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID 06172627, with hardware revision 00000003
Bridging software.
X.25 software, Version 3.0.0.
Basic Rate ISDN software, Version 1.1.
1 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
2 Serial network interface(s)
2 Low-speed serial(sync/async) network interface(s)
1 ISDN Basic Rate interface(s)
32K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
8192K bytes of processor board System flash (Read ONLY)
Configuration register is 0x2102

Router#sh ver
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) 2500 Software (C2500-I-L), Version 12.1(27b), RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
cisco 2500 (68030) processor (revision D) with 16384K/2048K bytes of memory.
Bridging software.
X.25 software, Version 3.0.0.
1 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
2 Serial network interface(s)
32K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
16384K bytes of processor board System flash (Read ONLY)
Configuration register is 0x2102

Router# sh ver
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) 2500 Software (C2500-JS-L), Version 12.2(32), RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
cisco 2500 (68030) processor (revision N) with 14336K/2048K bytes of memory.
Bridging software.
X.25 software, Version 3.0.0.
SuperLAT software (copyright 1990 by Meridian Technology Corp).
TN3270 Emulation software.
1 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
2 Serial network interface(s)
32K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
16384K bytes of processor board System flash (Read ONLY)
Configuration register is 0x2102

Router#sh ver
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) 2500 Software (C2500-I-L), Version 12.1(27b), RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
cisco 2500 (68030) processor (revision N) with 14336K/2048K bytes of memory.
Bridging software.
X.25 software, Version 3.0.0.
Basic Rate ISDN software, Version 1.1.
1 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
2 Serial network interface(s)
1 ISDN Basic Rate interface(s)
32K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
16384K bytes of processor board System flash (Read ONLY)
Configuration register is 0x2102

Router#sh ver
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) 2500 Software (C2500-I-L), Version 12.1(27b), RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
cisco 2500 (68030) processor (revision L) with 14336K/2048K bytes of memory.
Bridging software.
X.25 software, Version 3.0.0.
Basic Rate ISDN software, Version 1.1.
1 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
2 Serial network interface(s)
1 ISDN Basic Rate interface(s)
32K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
16384K bytes of processor board System flash (Read ONLY)
Configuration register is 0x2102

Router#sh ver
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C2600 Software (C2600-I-M), Version 12.2(5a), RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
cisco 2610 (MPC860) processor (revision 0x300) with 29696K/3072K bytes of memory.
Bridging software.
X.25 software, Version 3.0.0.
1 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
1 Serial network interface(s)
32K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
8192K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write)
Configuration register is 0x2102

Router#sh ver
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C2600 Software (C2600-IS-M), Version 12.1(27b), RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
cisco 2612 (MPC860) processor (revision 0x102) with 32768K/8192K bytes of memory.
Bridging software.
X.25 software, Version 3.0.0.
1 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
1 Token Ring/IEEE 802.5 interface(s)
32K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
8192K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write)
Configuration register is 0x2102

SW1#sh ver
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C2950 Software (C2950-I6Q4L2-M), Version 12.1(22)EA4a, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
System image file is "flash:/c2950-i6q4l2-mz.121-22.EA4a.bin"
24 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
32K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Model number: WS-C2950-24
System serial number: FOC0944Y1SU
Configuration register is 0xF

SW2#sh ver
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C2950 Software (C2950-I6Q4L2-M), Version 12.1(13)EA1c, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
System image file is "flash:c2950-i6q4l2-mz.121-13.EA1c.bin"
24 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
32K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Model number: WS-C2950-24
System serial number: FAB0546W2R3
Configuration register is 0xF

SW3#sh ver
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C2950 Software (C2950-I6Q4L2-M), Version 12.1(22)EA2, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
System image file is "flash:/c2950-i6q4l2-mz.121-22.EA2.bin"
cisco WS-C2950-24 (RC32300) processor (revision R0) with 21055K bytes of memory.
24 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
32K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Model number: WS-C2950-24
System serial number: FOC0905Z0X7
Configuration register is 0xF

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networker050184

You could have saved quite a bit by buying separately. You can get the 2500s pretty cheap. Did you clarify what type of switches you will get? It states 2950-24. You are going to want the 2950s as they have the command structure that is used on the exam.

tiersten

networker050184 wrote:

It states 2950-24. You are going to want the 2950s as they have the command structure that is used on the exam.

They're 24 port 2950s running the standard image.

When you do get the switches, update the IOS on them. All of them are running an older version. You should be able to download the IOS files for a 2950 for free from Cisco so long as you have a CCO user. You don't need a SMARTnet contract.

Cessation

networker050184 wrote:

Did you clarify what type of switches you will get? It states 2950-24. You are going to want the 2950s as they have the command structure that is used on the exam.

What type of switches you ask? They are 24 port 2950s. I thought 2950s where what I needed.

Also with 7 routers and 3 2950s I really shouldn't have to waste any more time with trying to piece anything together. It really sounded like a good deal to me.

networker050184

Ah I see 24 port 2950s

I read it as either 2950 or 2924 too early in the morning

Cessation wrote:

Also with 7 routers and 3 2950s I really shouldn't have to waste any more time with trying to piece anything together. It really sounded like a good deal to me. icon_sad.gif

The switches are great and they usually run upward of $100 on their own, but none of the routers support SDM so if you want to practice that you will need another router.

Not a bad lab, but you could have saved cash buying the routers separate is all I was saying.

dtlokee

It's not a bad lab overall, you should max out memory and flash in the routers.

tiersten

Does it come with the DB60 cables? They're not listed.

Cessation

tiersten wrote:

Does it come with the DB60 cables? They're not listed.

Unfortunately not.
The CCNP who sold it said he needed it for his IE lab.
How many will I need?

Netwurk

It's not a bad deal when you consider that he got free shipping. Buying them individually would mean a separate shipping charge for each item, so he did OK.

You'll want at least 3 cables so that you can use your 2520 as a frame relay switch.

Make sure you get DB60-M to DB60-M crossover DTE-DCE cables.

Good luck with your lab!

dynamik

Definitely check out Monoprice: http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10206

Don't feel bad if you paid a little extra. That seems like a solid package and very convenient. I think everyone wastes a little money as they're learning the ropes; I certainly did.

famosbrown

dynamik wrote:

Definitely check out Monoprice: http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10206

Don't feel bad if you paid a little extra. That seems like a solid package and very convenient. I think everyone wastes a little money as they're learning the ropes; I certainly did.

Yep...agreed. You may find better than deals than others, but you have the equipment and you are about to have some fun. It will all pay itself off when you are at work or an interview and need to perform tasks with real equipment!!

Thanks for the link! I need to pick up a couple myself

. I was eBaying for these at first, but I might just go this route.

Cessation

famosbrown wrote:

dynamik wrote:

Definitely check out Monoprice: http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10206

Don't feel bad if you paid a little extra. That seems like a solid package and very convenient. I think everyone wastes a little money as they're learning the ropes; I certainly did.

Yep...agreed. You may find better than deals than others, but you have the equipment and you are about to have some fun. It will all pay itself off when you are at work or an interview and need to perform tasks with real equipment!!

Thanks for the link! I need to pick up a couple myself . I was eBaying for these at first, but I might just go this route.

This all makes me feel a bit better.
Although I need to get some cables and a bit more ram I did not have to pay for shipping which easily saves me a fair amount of cash.
I'm so excited to set this stuff up.

tiersten

If you can afford it then I'd say get as many sync serial cables (DB60 in your case) as you've got empty sync serial sockets in your lab. You don't want to be doing a lab one night and then run out of cables.

Trawl through eBay and get 3 more AUI transceivers as well.

If you want to connect the 2600 routers to the 2500 routers via sync serial then you'll need to buy some WIC-1T cards. They'll give you a DB60 socket like the 2500 routers.

On a nice to have level, you should look into getting a 2511 or equivalent to use as a terminal server. It is more money to spend but moving your single console cable around to each device is going to get old fast. The 2511 can also do double duty as part of your lab since it has 2 sync serial connectors as well.

Cessation

famosbrown wrote:

dynamik wrote:

Definitely check out Monoprice: http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10206

Don't feel bad if you paid a little extra. That seems like a solid package and very convenient. I think everyone wastes a little money as they're learning the ropes; I certainly did.

Yep...agreed. You may find better than deals than others, but you have the equipment and you are about to have some fun. It will all pay itself off when you are at work or an interview and need to perform tasks with real equipment!!

Thanks for the link! I need to pick up a couple myself . I was eBaying for these at first, but I might just go this route.