CCNA Voice Lab Considerations...

peanutnogginpeanutnoggin Member Posts: 1,096 ■■■□□□□□□□
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Hi TE,

Now I know that this has been asked time and time again on different posts. I've read through all of the ones I could find. From my research, I've compiled a list of equipment that I'm looking to purchase. I currently have 3 2610 routers, 2 2924 switches, and a 2950. I am looking to get rid of all of this equipment to pursue a Voice/CCNP Lab.

I have access to VoIP phones (7906, 7911, 7961, & 7971) from work.

Router considerations: 1760, 2611xm, and 2691??? Which would be best? I know I would have to purchase more than 1, so I'm looking for any opinions on cost efficiency. Most labs I've seen for the voice consist of a combination of the afore mentioned routers. My next question is: will these routers be sufficient for the CCNP & CCVP tracks as well? Should I hang on to the 2610s to pursue the CCNP?

Switches, I'll probably go with 2950s since the inline power switches are still fairly expensive.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks...

~Peanut Head
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  • mikej412mikej412 Member Posts: 10,086 ■■■■■■■■■■
    If you don't have a UC520 -- or access to one at work -- a couple of us have mentioned the 2650XM & 2651XM (with AIM-CUE) for the CCNA:Voice.

    For the CCVP, you can check out the lab threads in the CCVP FAQ. 1760 or 2600XM routers should be fine for CCNP/CCVP. I haven't seen a 2691 cheap enough yet to want to buy it.
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  • darkerosxxdarkerosxx Banned Posts: 1,343
    Mike, what should we expect to pay for the lowest-end UC520? Do you know any partners that might be able to get a deal for me?
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  • kevin31kevin31 Member Posts: 154
    mikej412 wrote: »
    If you don't have a UC520 -- or access to one at work -- a couple of us have mentioned the 2650XM & 2651XM (with AIM-CUE) for the CCNA:Voice.

    For the CCVP, you can check out the lab threads in the CCVP FAQ. 1760 or 2600XM routers should be fine for CCNP/CCVP. I haven't seen a 2691 cheap enough yet to want to buy it.

    Hi

    I curretly am in the same boat have 3 2610 2 x 2950 studying for CCNA but want to get my lab upto date for CCNA voice! My question is would a 2620XM or 2621XM with the CM4.0 be ok? Also what is the difference between the 2?

    Thanks

    Kev
    LAB - 4 X 2651XM's 1 X 2620 3 X 2950 1 X 2509 AS 1 X 3550
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  • tierstentiersten Member Posts: 4,505
    kevin31 wrote: »
    My question is would a 2620XM or 2621XM with the CM4.0 be ok? Also what is the difference between the 2?
    26??XM - First ? = Performance, Second ? = Number of built in FE ports - 1

    2620XM = 1 FE port
    2621XM = 2 FE ports
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  • kevin31kevin31 Member Posts: 154
    tiersten wrote: »
    26??XM - First ? = Performance, Second ? = Number of built in FE ports - 1

    2620XM = 1 FE port
    2621XM = 2 FE ports

    Great thanks!

    What about a 2610xm?
    LAB - 4 X 2651XM's 1 X 2620 3 X 2950 1 X 2509 AS 1 X 3550
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  • tierstentiersten Member Posts: 4,505
    kevin31 wrote: »
    What about a 2610xm?
    Its slower than a 2620XM but good enough for a lab.
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  • kevin31kevin31 Member Posts: 154
    tiersten wrote: »
    Its slower than a 2620XM but good enough for a lab.

    Great thanks!

    Whats a good IP phone to get thats a reasonable price?
    LAB - 4 X 2651XM's 1 X 2620 3 X 2950 1 X 2509 AS 1 X 3550
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  • tierstentiersten Member Posts: 4,505
    kevin31 wrote: »
    Great thanks!

    Whats a good IP phone to get thats a reasonable price?
    7940/7940G and 7960/7960G. The G model is just a minor hardware update and not important whether it has it or not.
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