what else should I grab for my CCNP lab?

hollow666

So I'm going through one more acquisition phase before I start my CCNP studies. Currently my lab consists of:

everything is maxed or running the latest ios

4 x 2501
1 x 2620
3 x 1710
3 x 2950 (enchanced)
1130 AP
2511 access server


What else should I look at grabbing up? I'm probably going to borrow a couple 3550 from work but I'm going to have to buy my own GBICs. What should I look at for routing?
A lot of people seemed to recommend 3640s with max mem/flash. Could I get buy with 2 3640 with a single fe interface and 2 serial ports? I'm currently using my 2620 as a framerelay switch.

gojericho0

You may want to pick up an ISR like an 1841 and a layer3 switch if you have the money. You want to make sure your routers/images can run MPLS and SDM

kalebksp

As gojericho0 said, a L3 switch or two would be great, though they can be a bit speny. I disagree about the 1841, unless you have money to burn, it doesn't add anything that can't be done for cheaper. A couple 3640s with appropriate interfaces would be nice if you want to lab up MPLS configurations.

BADfish10

you might whant to look at a 2600XM of form's mpls support but it is down to you.

cheers

j

hollow666

So I can do everything with a single layer three EMI image switch?