3550 smi ready for EMI?

Hey guys
how do you know an SMI 3550 switch with SMI image will take a EMI image?
what specs do I look at to know before I buy this switch off of ebay?
I can get an EMI image; is it the size of the image and the flash size? thanks

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tiersten

The hardware in a 3550 is the same whether it is a SMI or EMI one. The only difference is the version of IOS you load into it. It was designed to be software upgradable.

If you're downloading from CCO then they do say they track downloads. Do it at your own risk etc...

Paul Boz

As already mentioned, you're good to go. Rip capabilities only? no thanks

itdaddy

NO I AM NOT DOWNLOADING FROM CCO;)

Boz what do you do mean by what you said???

tiersten

itdaddy wrote: »

NO I AM NOT DOWNLOADING FROM CCO;)

I was just pointing it out.

itdaddy wrote: »

Boz what do you do mean by what you said???

Later versions of SMI can do static and RIP routing.

Paul Boz

itdaddy wrote: »

Boz what do you do mean by what you said???

SMI images support extremely basic IP services. I forgot to verify the image that came on one of the 3550's I bought and when I went to start up OSPF and was greeted with "This protocol is not supported" I realized that SMI image was installed. I just copied the EMI image from my other switch over to the SMI switch and haven't had problems since.

itdaddy

Thanks to all of you yeah, i need the EMI image for sure..but thank you for telling me of your boo boos that is why I ask for you senior advice..thank you all for you help
i really do appreicate alll your help.. i saw a 3550 and I think i might get to complet my homeccnp lab for sure...thank yo guys!
yeah i understand the rip thing..now...thank you

Netwurk

Get a PoE model if possible. You'll be glad you did if you ever expand your lab.

Paul Boz

Netwurk wrote: »

Get a PoE model if possible. You'll be glad you did if you ever expand your lab.

If you're going to get a PoE switch get a 3560. The CCIE utilizes the 3550 and the 3560. I have noticed little difference in price between PoE 3560s and non PoE 3560's, but a large price difference between 3550's with and without PoE. That's just an observation.

itdaddy

Netwurk and BOZ
thanks so much for your senior advice.. you guys knw your stuff...thanks will watch for them. thanks

Robert