CCNP Voice Lab Near Complete

bobfromfpl

Ok.. so I've been piecing together a lab for sometime now... I think its nearly complete. I've followed a few LAB posts and stalked eBay for some decent deals and recommendations by some of you and other forums. Also I dont get alot of exposure to many of the voice features and implementations due to my job and so this is the best I can do to replicate any real-world stuff. Can anyone give anymore suggestions?


1x 12U Skeletek Rack
1x 3750POE
4x 7961 Phones
1x 2811 (W/ AIM-CUE, PVDMII-16, 64MB Flash, VWIC2-2MFT-T1, VWIC2-2MFT-T1/E1)
1x 2811 (W/ PVDMII-32, 64MB Flash, VWIC2-2MFT-T1/E1)
2x 2801 Routers (Each with W/ PVDMII-32, 64MB Flash, VWIC2-2MFT-T1/E1, (1)VIC-2FXO)
1x Dell 1950 ESXi Server

Thanks!

DexterPark

I love real hardware in combination with GNS3, you get to have so many more branch sites that way, and it works well with CME. Get an old(ish) PC with a quad-core processor, 4-8GB's of RAM and then use it for a GNS3 box. I have one that is running an MPLS cloud that I am sorting out to replace my current frame-Relay topology. I use a 3750 for a breakout switch with my Virtual routers and I have extra NIC's on the PC for my MPLS connections. Here are a few helpful links:

Switching – QinQ with virtual switch option - GNS3
How to Build a Virtual CCIE Voice Lab using GNS3 and VMware | twopacket
socketready
GNS3 Labs | CCNP | CCNA Labs: MPLS Network Configuration on GNS3:
MPLS VPN Configuration Example Cisco

mathelize

My lab

bobfromfpl

Thanks Dexter.. I'll have to keep this handy when I want to test some other topologies..

Mathelize, did you buy it all at one or piece mail it together?

I also don't have serial connections.. I've configured everything as a router on a stick configuration

pitviper

mathelize, I hope that's your office! Otherwise, I'll keep an eye out for you on the series "hoarders"