Cisco 2522, why so expensive?
MAC_Addy
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I've been looking at the 2522 for a frame relay switch... why are they so bloody expensive? I do have a spare 2610 that I can put an NM-8A/S module in that'll achieve the same thing. I just can't see why they're so expensive.
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networker050184
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Because a lot of people are looking at them for the same thing. If people want them then people are going to charge more for them!An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made. -
MAC_Addy
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Good point. Though, getting the 8 port async module, isn't that achieving the same thing? Just considerably cheaper?networker050184 wrote: »Because a lot of people are looking at them for the same thing. If people want them then people are going to charge more for them!2017 Certification Goals:
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networker050184
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Yes pretty much. There is always more than one way to skin a cat.An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made.
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Somnipotent
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2610s can be found for 10-20 bucks on ebay and craigslist. Since you already have one, a NM 8AS will run you about 30-40 bucks, you can get yourself a a frame switch for a fraction of the price. I use cheap 2650XMs I found on criagslist for my AS, FRS, and BBs. Don't need anything fancy. And please, no skinning of furry animals.Reading: Internetworking with TCP/IP: Principles, Protocols, and Architecture (D. Comer) -
JeanM
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Like others said, just add a multi-port NM module into a spare 26xx/36xx and you are good
Quick search showed 2522 for about $60 + s/h on ebay
Cisco 2520 [16F/16D] MAX RAM FRAME-RELAY 4-WAY CLOUD CCNA CCNP 2521 2522 LAB KIT | eBay
I bought a couple 2620s for about $30 each shipped on ebay and then a loaded 3640 that came loaded with cards, including nm-4a/s and two wic-1ts for $25 2015 goals - ccna voice / vmware vcp.
