Old Cisco Stuff

I just got some old Cisco gear to add to the collection (I need more cisco gear like I need a hole in the head). I was wondering if anyone could let me know about:

Cisco MicroServer 200
Cisco 1501 hub

Anything useful I can do with the MicroServer? Am I assuming correctly that the hub is unmanaged due to the lack of a console port? What is the difference between a Cisco hub and any other hub?

I have a problem with hoarding any/all Cisco gear regardless of age, that I can get my hands on.

The first step is admitting you have a problem, right?

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tiersten

Yes. It is an 10BASE-T unmanaged hub and good for propping open your door.
The Micro Server is a 10BASE-T web server which should still be usable. It isn't useful for any certifications however.

Talk to jmc012 about his IGS

tiersten

At least you're hoarding cheap gear. It'd be worse if you had a need for something like a 12000 or CRS-1

boostinbadger

What is the difference between a Cisco unmanaged hub and say a netgear you were able to buy at Best Buy? Price?

tiersten

boostinbadger wrote: »

What is the difference between a Cisco unmanaged hub and say a netgear you were able to buy at Best Buy? Price?

Can you even still buy hubs? o.O

For an unmanaged hub, there isn't really that much difference from a functional point of view. You're paying for in theory better build quality over a consumer device and the brand name.

boostinbadger

I haven't seen hubs for sale in years.

djhss68

Hubs are still sold in stores. I've seen a few.