Picked up 6 7940's... What else do I need?

themagiconethemagicone Member Posts: 674
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Cleaning out a office today I picked up 6-10 7940's or might be 7960's and a 3550 POE switch. What would be the recommendation on routers/hardware to get these working? Do I just need a router with Cisco call manager or ? CCNA Voice is one of my goals for this year so this is a good starting point. Thanks in advance.
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  • gregorio323gregorio323 Member Posts: 201 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Pick up a Router and also pick up a Cisco Unified Communication Manager Image version 8 or 7 should be fine off on ebay and run it on vmware.
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  • themagiconethemagicone Member Posts: 674
    So like a 2611XM or should I go for a 2800/1800 series? How about a CME unit?
    Courses Completed at WGU: JIT2, LYT2, TFT2, SJT2, BFC2, TGT2, FXT2
    Courses Required For Me To Graduate WGU in MS: IT Network Managment: MCT2, LZT2, MBT1, MDT2, MNT2
    CU Done this term: 16 Total CU Done: 19
    Currently working on: Nothing Graduation Goal: 5/2013
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  • themagiconethemagicone Member Posts: 674
    Also... With like a 2651XM with CME 4.1 installed, can I set it up with a SIP provider to actually use the phones? Or would I be just stuck to getting an voice interface card to plug into a POTS line?
    Courses Completed at WGU: JIT2, LYT2, TFT2, SJT2, BFC2, TGT2, FXT2
    Courses Required For Me To Graduate WGU in MS: IT Network Managment: MCT2, LZT2, MBT1, MDT2, MNT2
    CU Done this term: 16 Total CU Done: 19
    Currently working on: Nothing Graduation Goal: 5/2013
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  • stlsmoorestlsmoore Member Posts: 515 ■■■□□□□□□□
    If you find a 2800 series router for the low, I would def. get one of those, it'll carry you through to the CCNP: Voice stuff as well, the new certs focuses on features that requires IOS 15 and Unified 8.x versions. Good choice on the 3550 switch and phones too.
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