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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alxx

cheap, can upgrade the ram and flash, can run recent ios - 12.4t(1721 and 1751 and 1760 - only)
can easily stack them (see picture above)

the 1751 and 1760 can take pdvm's and vic's (voice interface cards) to do voip

They are also very quiet , don't take up much space and 1760's are rackable.
You can't use them as a frame relay switch but they can do back to back hybrid frame relay

Back-to-Back Frame Relay Hybrid Switching [Frame Relay] - Cisco Systems
Cisco: Routers - Problems with frame relay (Lab scenario)
Back-to-Back Frame Relay* [Frame Relay] - Cisco Systems
Back-to-Back Frame Relay Hybrid Switching* [Frame Relay] - Cisco Systems

configuring frame relay on 1700's
Cisco 1700 Series Router Software Configuration Guide - Configuring Frame Relay* [Cisco 1700 Series Modular Access Routers] - Cisco Systems

Cisco IOS Wide-Area Networking Configuration Guide, Release 12.1 - Configuring Frame Relay - Cisco Systems

SubnetZero

Wow this is an old thread, lot's of routers with actual serial cables! Here was the hardware we used to build our Cisco 360 rack.

Equipment:
4x3750G
3x3825
1x3845
2x2811
1x2620 (FRS)
1x1841 (Console router)
1xSentry power switch
3xRack power strips
10xWIC2T serial cards
10xSmart serial cables
16xEthernet cables
Rack Rail ears
1xChatsworth Rack
16xconsole Octopus cables
2xPanduit wire management

It wasn't racked yet in this picture but I will post a few others once it was along with the IPexpert racks as well

CCIE_2011_NOT_RACKED.jpg

SubnetZero

This was my main rack which was cabled up for the IPexpert topology and workbooks (Frame Relay switch not shown)

4x 3560G
3x 2600 backbone routers
7x 2800 routers
1x 3845 router
1x 3725 Frame-relay switch
16x T1 V2 WIC's
2x Copper GB SFP's
1x Fiber GB SFP
Sentry commander
Terminal Server for console access

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vanquish23

SubnetZero wrote: »

This was my main rack which was cabled up for the IPexpert topology and workbooks (Frame Relay switch not shown)

4x 3560G
3x 2600 backbone routers
7x 2800 routers
1x 3845 router
1x 3725 Frame-relay switch
16x T1 V2 WIC's
2x Copper GB SFP's
1x Fiber GB SFP
Sentry commander
Terminal Server for console access

Very nice! I like the cable management as well. Wish I could afford 7 2800 routers.

PC509

Great cable management. Very nice rack. Do you have a somewhat side view? It looks like it is built into the wall next to a window. Very clean install, though.

I have to say that has got to be one of the best looking racks I've seen, cable management wise. I've seen some great ones, too.

I have to put mine all back together and I'll take some updated pics. Cable management isn't one of my strong points, though. But, I think I'll use some of these as examples and improve mine!

SubnetZero wrote: »

This was my main rack which was cabled up for the IPexpert topology and workbooks (Frame Relay switch not shown)

4x 3560G
3x 2600 backbone routers
7x 2800 routers
1x 3845 router
1x 3725 Frame-relay switch
16x T1 V2 WIC's
2x Copper GB SFP's
1x Fiber GB SFP
Sentry commander
Terminal Server for console access

DB Cooper

You wouldn't need much more if any for a CCNA Cert

Corndork2

Nice looking labs everyone! Now I cant wait to get home and post pictures of mine

ciscoman2012

Can't wait for a few more days until I can post some pictures up of mine. I really want to now but it would spoil the fun!

ciscoman2012

ciscoman2012 wrote: »

Can't wait for a few more days until I can post some pictures up of mine. I really want to now but it would spoil the fun!

Finally ready to show it off.

20U Skeletek C20U-HD
3x 2950
2511RJ
3x 2620XM w/ WIC 2T & WIC T1
2610XM w/ WIC 2T & 1T
3725 w/ NM 4 A/S

Roguetadhg

^ Adult-material not suited for minors. That's a lonely Power strip below the rack. What is the logical topology of the lab?

Get a wide-angel shot, showing your desktop too. Sorry, I love seeing what my peers have to work with, computer wise. I don't know why either *shrugs*

ciscoman2012

Roguetadhg wrote: »

^ Adult-material not suited for minors. That's a lonely Power strip below the rack. What is the logical topology of the lab?

Get a wide-angel shot, showing your desktop too. Sorry, I love seeing what my peers have to work with, computer wise. I don't know why either *shrugs*

Let me try and clean up the desk a bit and I'll get a wide angle picture for you guys.

The lonely power strip on the floor is if I want to plug a laptop charger or cell phone charger etc. in and don't want to fool around behind the rack. I just have a switch I flip on for just that power strip.

Still working on the topology. Here is how I pictured setting it up in my head. This was literally a 5 minute rendition so I'm sure it will change. Right now I just have all the FastEthernet from the Routers plugged into SW3 to ensure they're working LOL.

The 3 Routers currently sitting ontop of the rack are not part of my setup. They're on eBay at the moment with about 8 hours left.

alxx

That desk looks way to clean.

Nice lab!

dustinmurphy

While it's not as nice as most I've seen here... here's my basic, "Lights Out" Lab...

I know it's probably not quite robust enough for every lab for CCNA, but it should do for most of it (since I already have quite a bit of real-world experience). The best part... it was all free. I got the equipment from my last 2 companies... and from other "crap" I had laying around the house...

So, here's how it's setup (without the network diagram)
WAP-54G - configured as a wireless bridge to enable management from outside the lab and access to the internet.
1721 - ROAST (with 2 VLANs) and T1WIC to T1 crossover
1720 - single interface and T1WIC to T1 crossover
Netgear FSM-726 - managed switch connecting all of it together
2nd Netgear FSM726 - not used (had plans to use it as second switch, but just decided to use VLAN's to segregate all LAN's
Linksys VoIP router (T-mobile @home service) - used ONLY as a wireless AP.

ESXi 5 server
-Dual Xeon 3.0ghz
-16GB RAM
-500G SATA drive
-Dual 10/100/1000 NICs
-Serial port for Cisco rollover cable (able to send to different VM's when needed)

I have several VM's that provide different services, i.e. imaging, DHCP, FreeNas, etc. I had 2 domain controllers (1 for simulated Datacenter and 1 for simulated Office), but decided to delete them and use DHCP services on the 1700 routers instead.

I admin it from my laptop in the family room.

I use WoL so that I don't waste electricity when the server is on and not being used. It's housed in my "office" which ended up turning into a storage/junk room... that's why there's crap all over. I have a nice network rack in my garage, but I don't know if I can fit it in this room... not to mention, it would be a PITA to carry it upstairs.

fsanyee

nice rack

dustinmurphy

fsanyee wrote: »

nice rack

LOL... I'm guessing that's a sarcastic remark about mine... but... THANKS! LOL... I just used what I could get my hands on. Like I said.. I have a nice network rack in the garage (42u, I think)... but I don't have the energy to cart it upstairs and buying shelves, etc. This worked in a pinch... LOL

Edit: you can see in the pictures where I drilled holes in it to mount the switch. I had to move it to be able to sit my server in there. LOL

If you're talking about the post above me... I agree 100%... I WISH I had a rack like that. LOL

getitngo

Quick lab update

2509 - Access Server
2x 2610 - 1 WIC-2T
1760 - 1 WIC-2T
2610 -NM-4A/S

Dell Poweredge 1950 w ESXi

Nice setup!

Mine is not as clean as some you guys. also not fancy at all.

2 - 1721
1 - 1841
1 - 2950
1 - 2950T
1 - 3550-24
and a Dell PowerEdge 1950 with ESXi

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PC509

FredWatanabe wrote: »

Mine is not as clean as some you guys. also not fancy at all.

2 - 1721
1 - 1841
1 - 2950
1 - 2950T
1 - 3550-24
and a Dell PowerEdge 1950 with ESXi

It builds. My first few years my lab looked a lot worse than yours. No rack. Just a stack of routers and switches on a small table. Now, I've got a lot more routers, switches, servers, cable management. It looks a lot better. The only downside is I made a custom rack. 2x4's and rack rails. It looks decent, and it works great, just not the real deal.

Mrock4

My lab, it's not complete, but should be soon (including cabling/beautification!)

3x 1841's, 4x 3550's (not all racked up), 2x 3560's (waiting on 1 to arrive), 2x 2610XM's, 2x 2610's (1 not pictured), 1x 2611XM, 2522, 2501, 2x dell servers, 1x ASA 5505, Digi CM terminal server. I think that's pretty much it.

rack1.jpg

Mrock4

FredWatanabe wrote: »

Mine is not as clean as some you guys. also not fancy at all.

2 - 1721
1 - 1841
1 - 2950
1 - 2950T
1 - 3550-24
and a Dell PowerEdge 1950 with ESXi

I like the placement of your gear..very awesome.

ciscoman2012

Well, I've added a few more additions to my rack and thought I'd share an update with you guys.

About a month ago, I asked my Dad if he could ask the engineers at his office if they have any spare gear lying around that they could let me use while obtaining my CCNA. I thought they may have some old 26xx routers that they wouldn't mind me using as spokes etc. Anyways, they finally got back to him and had a nice loot for me to use. They gave me a 2610XM (128/32) with NM32 Async card

, 2851 Router with WIC T1 DSU/CSU and 1T, 3560 switch and a 881W wireless router. It helps tons when your father works for Cisco!

Here is an updated picture of my rack. I know I have way more gear than I currently need for the CCNA and I could easily pass it with just 2 switches and 2 routers. I plan on pursing my CCNP as soon as I get the CCNA so I hope this gear will be able to carry me through both exams and potentially the CCIE.

Here is a run down of my gear from top to bottom:

Skeletek 20U Rack
881W sitting ontop of rack
1U Shelf holding cable modem and Linksys Wireless home router
2x Eliminator E107 Power Strips
2950T 24port
2x 2950G 48port
3560
2511RJ (16/16)
2621XM (128/32) 12.4(T), WIC 2T, T1
2620XM (128/32) 12.4(T), WIC 2T, T1
2620XM (128/32) 12.4(T), WIC 2T, T1
2620XM (128/32) 12.4(T), WIC 1T, T1
2851 (with 1GB CompactFlash), NM 4 A/S, WIC 2T, 1T
2610XM (128/32) 12.4(T), NM 32 Async

LinuxRacr

Very nice! I just recently picked up an 881W router, and will be configuring it soon. Looking forward to being able to setup some vLANs, and the ability to VPN home. Once my other equipment arrives, I shall post up pics of my lab.

ciscoman2012

LinuxRacr wrote: »

Very nice! I just recently picked up an 881W router, and will be configuring it soon. Looking forward to being able to setup some vLANs, and the ability to VPN home. Once my other equipment arrives, I shall post up pics of my lab.

Awesome, let me know if you figure out how to set up the 881W as your home router. I'd like to do that with mine if I could find a few antennas since it came with none.

LinuxRacr

Here are a couple of resources that I found last week:

Dissecting The Cisco 881w ISR

Cisco 880W (881W, 886W, 887W, 888W) Multiple - Dual SSID Integrated Access Point Configuration

Scurvy Jake's Pirate Blog » Configuring a Cisco 881W

training4ccie

I just completed putting my CCIE lab. Now time to put it to use...

my lab.jpg

ciscoman2012

Looks great man I see you have a few 2600 routers in there as well as a 2511RJ.

Care to give us a run down on the rest of your specs?

training4ccie

ciscoman2012 wrote: »

Looks great man I see you have a few 2600 routers in there as well as a 2511RJ.

Care to give us a run down on the rest of your specs?

Thanks... A quick rundown of what I have:

1 x 2511RJ (AS)
1 x 1811 (BB2)
3 x 2650xm (BB1/FRS, BB3, R2)
2 x 2651xm (R1, R3)
1 x 2801 (R6)
2 x 2811 (R4, R5)
2 x 3560 (SW1,SW2)
2 x 3550 (SW3, SW4)

It's connected according to INE specs.

MAC_Addy

Here's an updated view of my rack... note that it's currently being re-cabled - that's why it looks bare.

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LinuxRacr

Here are a couple of crappy mobile phone pictures of my growing lab. The equipment list includes:

DSI 1014 14U Server Enclosure Rack
Cisco 881W Integrated Services Wireless Router
DiGi CM 32 Console Server
Cisco 2950 Switch
Cisco 2621 Router
Cisco 3550 Switch
Dell PowerEdge 2950 (with VMware vSphere/ESXi 5)
APC SAU1500RM2U Smart UPS (with Smart Slot AP9617 Network Management Card)

Ignore the old TrendNet switch down in the corner... it will be gone soon..

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