Post Your Lab (PICS)

Hey Everyone,
I couldn't find any other thread similar to this after searching for a while, so I wanted to get one going. It would be great if everyone could post pictures of their current home or work lab (Big or Small). Hopefully we can get the CCNP/CCIE folks to post in here as well.

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snadam

DoubleNNs wrote: »

You're trashing it? Why not sell it?

Ha, I should've used a better choice if words. "Trash it" (referencing my lab) as in make messy; e.g. use it. The Digi is not going anywhere

Cisco Inferno

snadam wrote: »

Ha, I should've used a better choice if words. "Trash it" (referencing my lab) as in make messy; e.g. use it. The Digi is not going anywhere

Then by all means, TRASH it!

ssnyderu2

I took a pic to show someone the 12u rack I was using, so I thought I would post it here as well.

3x Cisco 2811 Routers, 2x Cisco 2950 Switches and Cisco 3560 PoE Switch in a 12u rack with a 8 outlet rackmount power strip.

HAMP

ssnyderu2 wrote: »

I took a pic to show someone the 12u rack I was using, so I thought I would post it here as well.

3x Cisco 2811 Routers, 2x Cisco 2950 Switches and Cisco 3560 PoE Switch in a 12u rack with a 8 outlet rackmount power strip.

The one thing I would like to change in my rack/s is the power strips, to have mine like yours. Having the option to power which device on/off is nice. Sometimes when I am labbing, I don't want the entire rack on.

But, since I have what I have, I will have to deal with it.

ssnyderu2

I got it off of Amazon, its about $25.00. The only thing its missing is a master off switch, but thats not really a big deal.

Amazon.com: Eliminator E107 Control Center S-Switch/ 60: Musical Instruments

Xenomeow

I still need to figure out what modules to install, but not too bad for stuff just laying around the office.

x3 3550
x3 7200 vxr

http://i.imgur.com/9TrZsCZ.jpg

Jasiono

Bumping this thread

OfWolfAndMan

My home lab. I didn't include everything on here, so bear with me.

-R1-10: Cisco CSR1000Vs
-F5 BIG-IP LTM VE w/ license
-Windows server 2008/2012
-Centos (Radius server/python test environment) and Ubuntu (SDN controller environment) boxes. Also considering a Kali test box.
-Cisco ISE trial
-Checkpoint R75 firewall (Will be trashing this for a physical box soon. I'm in between either a Juniper SRX or a Fortigate box)
-3x IOS-XRv routers
-3x Arista EOS switches
-3x Juniper Olives 12.1 code
-Physical switches: 3560-12-PC-S, 3750, 2960s, 3850
-Physical routers: 2921 w/ SEC and UC license
-Physical console server: Digi CM-32

Here are computer specs:
-Mobo: Sabertooth X79
-Memory: 32 GB RIPJAWS DDR3 1866 MHz, quad channel
-CPU: Intel i7 3820 Sandy Bridge Quad CPU (3.6 GHz)
-Storage: 128 GB SSD primary boot, 1 GB WD 7200 RPM (I also have additional storage but it's for W7 on my separate boot. Using GRUB4DOS to separate, mainly because it's also a gaming rig).
-Power: 750 Watts
-Case: Aluminum, Full tower
-2x Realtek NICs
-2x Intel Gb NICs

Mooseboost

Finally getting around to posting my lab. Currently using it for CCNP studies and so far it has done me well. I use a mix of this lab and GNS3, which so far has met all of my needs. Going to add an ASA when I go for security.

PSP: Don't mind the weights LOL. Have no way to bolt this to the floor in my apartment. I need to figure out another way to counter-weight because I would really like to use my dumbbells again.

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theodoxa

Mooseboost wrote: »

PSP: Don't mind the weights LOL. Have no way to bolt this to the floor in my apartment. I need to figure out another way to counter-weight because I would really like to use my dumbbells again.

When I moved a couple years ago, I found a cheap used 4 Post 32U rack on Craigslist to replace the 2 poster I had previously.

Mooseboost

theodoxa wrote: »

When I moved a couple years ago, I found a cheap used 4 Post 32U rack on Craigslist to replace the 2 poster I had previously.

Ideally this is what I want. I have been holding off until I move though. I currently live on the 3rd floor of an apartment complex with very narrow halls and stairways that makes moving anything up here a PITA.

mgmguy1

Wow, Snadam I don't think I have ever seen a Juniper rack before ! If you don't mind me asking how much did it cost you ?

theodoxa

My Current Setup

1 x LiveWire PDU
1 x DigiCM32 Console Server
1 x Cisco 1921/K9 (IP Base + Security + Data Licenses)
2 x Catalyst 2960-24TT-L
2 x Catalyst 3560-24TS-S
1 x Catalyst 3750-24FS-S
1 x VMware ESXi 6.0 Server

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theodoxa

My Extra Stuff

5 x Cisco 1841
1 x Cisco 2801
1 x Cisco 2811
1 x Cisco 2821
1 x Cisco 1861
1 x Cisco UC520W
3 x Cisco 1751
1 x Cisco 1604-R
2 x Cisco WAP-4410N
1 x eMachines Laptop (Windows Server 2008 R2: Domain Controller, Root CA, RADIUS Server)
1 x Cisco ASA 5505-BUN/K9
1 x Cisco 881
1 x Cisco 881G
1 x Cisco 1811W
2 x Catalyst 3550-24PWR
1 x Catalyst 2960-24TT-L
2 x Catalyst 3750-24TS-S
1 x Catalyst 3560-24PS-E
3 x Cisco 1760
1 x Cisco 2811 (Damaged Case)
3 x 1000Base-T GBICs
2 x 1000Base-SX GBICs
1 x Compaq Laptop (Windows 2000 Professional, Hyperterminal)

Not Pictured

9 x Cisco 1760
1 x Cisco 3745
2 x Catalyst 3550-48-SMI
1 x Cisco 881W
1 x Catalyst 3560-24PS-S (No Console Output)
1 x Catalyst 3560-48PS-S (Defective Flash)
2 x Catalyst 2950-24

1750.jpg

Heres a photo of my lab I am currently using for my CCENT/CCNA studies.

With the extra gap in the top, I may mount a Synology RS814 NAS Server for backups.

cisco lab.jpg

pearljam

1 2950
3 1841
2 3350
1 3560
1 3550
1 2501
1 2811
3 2821

Got me through ICND1 and on to ICND2. (Yea it's a bit overboard but I don't care)

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theodoxa

My Current Setup

1 x LiveWire PDU
1 x Digi CM32
2 x Cisco Catalyst 2960-24TT-L
4 x Cisco Catalyst 3560-24TS (IP Services)
1 x Dell PowerEdge 1950 (Produces Too Much Heat and Sounds Like a Jet Engine, So It Sits Unused)
1 x Custom Built Server (QC Intel Core i5, 24 GB of RAM, ESXi 6.0, 10 x CSR-1000V, DC, CA, RADIUS)

The rest is infrastructure (Firewall, VPN, etc...). The TiVo is not part of my lab. I just needed somewhere to hook it up to the network.

Lab1.jpg

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GDaines

theodoxa wrote: »

My Extra Stuff

5 x Cisco 1841
1 x Cisco 2801
1 x Cisco 2811
1 x Cisco 2821
1 x Cisco 1861
1 x Cisco UC520W
3 x Cisco 1751
1 x Cisco 1604-R
2 x Cisco WAP-4410N
1 x eMachines Laptop (Windows Server 2008 R2: Domain Controller, Root CA, RADIUS Server)
1 x Cisco ASA 5505-BUN/K9
1 x Cisco 881
1 x Cisco 881G
1 x Cisco 1811W
2 x Catalyst 3550-24PWR
1 x Catalyst 2960-24TT-L
2 x Catalyst 3750-24TS-S
1 x Catalyst 3560-24PS-E
3 x Cisco 1760
1 x Cisco 2811 (Damaged Case)
3 x 1000Base-T GBICs
2 x 1000Base-SX GBICs
1 x Compaq Laptop (Windows 2000 Professional, Hyperterminal)

Not Pictured

9 x Cisco 1760
1 x Cisco 3745
2 x Catalyst 3550-48-SMI
1 x Cisco 881W
1 x Catalyst 3560-24PS-S (No Console Output)
1 x Catalyst 3560-48PS-S (Defective Flash)
2 x Catalyst 2950-24

Damn, you really need to sell something! And here was me wondering if adding two more switches to give me five each switches and routers was a bit much.

cabishop

Hi,

Posting my home lab which I have accumulated over the years.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Mqv_rhMAVpa0RzSVBqNDdFOFU/view?usp=sharing

Primary gear:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Mqv_rhMAVpMXFGcEhGek9Ecjg/view?usp=sharing

Secondary gear:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Mqv_rhMAVpSGl5d1U1M0txeFE/view?usp=sharing

Top to bottom:

2 x 7940
1 x 7960 w/ 7914
1 x 7970
1 x APC AP7921
2 x 3750
1 x 3560
2 x 3560-PoE
3 x 1841
1 x 2610 w/ NM-32A
1 x APC AP7921
3 x 2610
2 x 2610XM
1 x 3845
4 x 2620XM
1 x 2801

Not pictured:

2 x 2610
2 x 3550
4 x 2950
1 x 887
1 x 3660
1 x 887W

Regards,
cabishop

RipCord

Received my rack today, so i was able to get everything setup.

3x 2821
2x 3750

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RipCord

Added another 3750

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theodoxa

GDaines wrote: »

Damn, you really need to sell something! And here was me wondering if adding two more switches to give me five each switches and routers was a bit much.

I've accumulated way too much equipment over time. I'm hoping to sell off most everything except about 4-6 routers, 6 switches, 2 Servers, 4 Firewalls, and 6 Wireless APs.

MAC_Addy

Bump! Anyone else got any good/updated pictures of their lab? Unfortunately I had to sell mine a while back.

hurricane1091

So, I have a lab at work. It's beyond excessive. I've used it for the CCNP and on-going CCIE, but I use it often to lab out real-world scenarios for work before we do things/change things (QoS, DMVPN, BFD, just to name a few).

I don't even know what's all here at this point. Top router is a terminal server, which is great. All in all there's like 5 3945s, 2 3650s, 5 3560s (1 is just a lab gateway), 3 2811s, and a 3750. A phone, and a computer. I have firewalls I could add in (and probably will at some point).

https://s24.postimg.org/5yollpuk5/IMG_20161220_163929.jpg

Netwurk

Here's part of my lab

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wseyller

https://ibb.co/hWQo6F

dontstop

On wheels and fully mobile. When I'm labbing I can put it outside of my room so I can maintain silence

_Nicolas_

I can barely configure the switches............still studying

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MAC_Addy

I wish I didn't sell my rack a few years ago! Getting back into the CCNP studies and have some switches coming my way. Does anyone know of where I can get a decently priced network (wall mount) rack from? I'm looking for 12u or 16u.

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