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Is a 3016 switch useful in any way in a home lab?

Corndork2Corndork2 Member Posts: 266
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I was just given a 3016 switch for free. Does it have any use in my home lab? Does it at least help with studying spanning tree protocol? What kind of information can I study with it, and what kind of labs can I do with it?... or is it just trash icon_sad.gif Thanks for the input!
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    mikej412mikej412 Member Posts: 10,086 ■■■■■■■■■■
    You could use it to set up a dedicated OSPF DR/BDR Election Lab with any extra 2501 routers you have laying around. Also good for CDP Labs (from the 2501 routers). :D

    You could plug it in as your 4th switch (along with the 3 switches I usually recommend for a CCNA Lab) and see if it becomes the Root Bridge -- since it probably has a low MAC address.

    You could do ISL trunks.

    You could use it as a coaster for your coffee cup.
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    jjbrogjjbrog Member Posts: 149
    I suppose I could ask the same question about my 3524xl? I know some commands are either not there or are different... I got two other 2950 switches though, or is the 3524xl just a big coaster or door stop? lol
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    tierstentiersten Member Posts: 4,505
    jjbrog wrote: »
    I suppose I could ask the same question about my 3524xl? I know some commands are either not there or are different... I got two other 2950 switches though, or is the 3524xl just a big coaster or door stop? lol
    A 3500XL is fine as a 3rd switch and more useful than the 3016. There are some command line differences but if you're aware of them then it is okay.
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    Corndork2Corndork2 Member Posts: 266
    Does anyone know how to recover the password on the 3016?
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    elphrank0elphrank0 Member Posts: 67 ■■□□□□□□□□
    Clearing passwords on 3000 series

    Password Recovery Procedure for the Catalyst 2600, 3000, 3100, and 3200 Switches - Cisco Systems
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