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JustFred
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Alright i need to upgrade my lab, you guys make me jealous. Sooooo beautiful
[h=2]"After a time, you may find that having is not so pleasing a thing, after all, as wanting. It is not logical, but it is often true." Spock[/h] -
JeanM
Member Posts: 1,117
Guys, there is someone on eBay selling what looks like new-old-stock 2520s, good for FR use. S/h isn't cheap, but maybe for those who are local it can work as good deal
Quote from the seller - "You are bidding on a new Cisco server model # 2520. I auction over 200 pieces overstock item from college and they appear to be brand new in its original packaging and I'm listing them as USED since I Dont know much about them. They do come with its original packaging with all the booklets and cd. Thanks you for coming and happy bidding."
Cisco 2520 Server | eBay2015 goals - ccna voice / vmware vcp. -
kj0
Member Posts: 767
Thanks guys. My gf didn't like helping me move it, but does not mind it in my "office/study" room.
I have a ute (pickup you americans call it) so I just used that. I have been very lucky with the whole project of putting this together. Managed to get everything except the Digi in Brisbane, Australia too. I got the 3550 for $30 as its fan does not work with the EMI image. The 2950's were only $25 each.
I have been very lucky! I have a 3560 at work which I will be borrowing also to complete the switch stuff.
Ok, Here's the weird thing, Apart from also living in Brisbane, I picked up my full size rack with my GF (now wife) in her ute. (Few years ago of course) - It currently resides at my mum's house though in the back yard, it's currently up for sale, although, I'm thinking, when her brother moves out of our house, I might put it in his study. Although, when I had it at mum's house, It had a patch panel and one switch in it. LOL. I have a full set to go in one at some point. -
Futura
Member Posts: 191
For some reason this picture turns out small,
One of my labs, a reproduction of one of my customers networks. 4x ASA 5505s, 1x 5510, lots of 3550s, 3560s, 3750s, 2600xm's all in wheelie cabinets for going on tour. -
SephStorm
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Heres a pic of my old lab:
And the new one:
I've removed the Netscreen and ASA because i'm not on the security portion yet. Honestly I would love to get a small rack for this thing. I also need power, right now I have a 6 port UPS which isnt sufficient with the PCs. -
oli356
Member Posts: 364
One of my colleagues CCIE lab (this is of course using works equipment
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gc8dc95
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This is my new setup. I am just starting out on the CCNA track, but I have acquired some of this stuff over the last year.
1x Skeletek 28U with 10U rear extension for servers on bottom.
1x Digi 32
1x Patch Panel
3x 2651xm
2x 2612
2x 3550
2x 2950
1 - 4u server case (empty right now, new build)
1 - Dell Poweredge 2950 (2x quadcore xeon, 16gb ram, 4 15k SAS drives)
I know I have more than I need, but thats ok, I like having physical equipment. I use the one server for ESXi right now.
I also just picked up a new laptop recently that I love.
- 2.6-3.2 dual core (w/HT) Core i5
- 16gb Ram
- 512gb Crucial SSD
- Windows 8
(I use two HP 20" monitors, keyboard, and mouse with it at home as my daily computer....also some VM's)
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carwashguy
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This is my current setup.
1x 1131ap
1x 1710
1x 2611
1x 3750
1x 3550
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BobNakamura
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Well, this isn't a actual lab setup with real equipment that I used to prepare for my CCNA, but rather this is a lab topology that I made using Cisco Packet Tracer. (I don't have space or the money to buy actual equipment).
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9118489/toplology.png
What do you guys think?Goals for 2013
- Get into a Computer Engineering program for university [✓]
- Earn my CCNA Certification [✓]
- Earn my CompTIA A+ Certification [ ]
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Ltat42a
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Nice job Bob. Send that to netacadfb@gmail.com with some info and Cisco Networking Academy will share it on their FB page. -
oli356
Member Posts: 364
I like that PT topology - there isn't 1000 PCs like some scenarios are.Lab:
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JustFred
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Does anyone know what type of screws these are? I'm having a hard time finding them for my 2520 rack mounts. Perhaps if i knew the type it would help my search
http://www.tsfsystems.com/image/BRACKET-2500.jpg[h=2]"After a time, you may find that having is not so pleasing a thing, after all, as wanting. It is not logical, but it is often true." Spock[/h] -
ch1vas
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Can't wait to build my first lab. I just don't have a fortune to spend on it.Goal 2013: CCENT (x); CCNA(x); Security+(x); ITIL Foundation ( )
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Panzer919
Member Posts: 462
I believe they are #8 1/4" screwsCisco Brat Blog
I think “very senior” gets stuck in there because the last six yahoos that applied for the position couldn’t tell a packet from a Snickers bar.
Luck is where opportunity and proper planning meet
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
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JeanM
Member Posts: 1,117
JustFred - My 2520 came with the factory mounts, and I ended up using 26xx series mounts instead and they fit fine.2015 goals - ccna voice / vmware vcp.
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JustFred
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Thanks for the replies guys. Problem solved. I found an alternative at the hardware store[h=2]"After a time, you may find that having is not so pleasing a thing, after all, as wanting. It is not logical, but it is often true." Spock[/h]
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krjay
Member Posts: 290
Just got the new rack. It's mounted on the wall just above my work bench at the office. The combination of power controller and console server make labbing from home very easy2014 Certification Goals: 70-410 [ ] CCNA:S [ ] Linux+ [ ] -
SephStorm
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Thanks for the replies guys. Problem solved. I found an alternative at the hardware store
Hmm. If I took a picture of my device, would they have something usable at like a Lowes? -
krjay
Member Posts: 290
You looking for the brackets or screws?2014 Certification Goals: 70-410 [ ] CCNA:S [ ] Linux+ [ ]
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Iristheangel
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I had to move my babylab to a new (slightly) more secure position earlier today and snapped a pic. I took some devices out because I needed them for production for various projects I'm working on but this is generally what I have to play with every day. I have at least another dozen or so pieces of equipment that I can use but they aren't as new as most of these devices:
I would feel almost proud of the amount of toys I get to play with but after spending the weekend alone in Cisco's $100 million lab, my babylab feels so inadequate
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JustFred
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Hi Krjay,
I'm looking for the screws, i found an alternative but am not quite convinced. I will use it until i find the right screws[h=2]"After a time, you may find that having is not so pleasing a thing, after all, as wanting. It is not logical, but it is often true." Spock[/h] -
oli356
Member Posts: 364
I know the feeling. Especially after moving another CRS 1 16 slot into the CRS lab!Iristheangel wrote: »I would feel almost proud of the amount of toys I get to play with but after spending the weekend alone in Cisco's $100 million lab, my babylab feels so inadequate
Which/what lab were you in?Lab:
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Corza
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Updated pic of mine. Mounted the 2500's down the bottom as I am not sure how much they will be used. Pretty much done with it now. I have ordered another rack powerboard as I have ran out of power points in it. Should definitely be enough for CCNP SWITCH.
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krjay
Member Posts: 290
Hi Krjay,
I'm looking for the screws, i found an alternative but am not quite convinced. I will use it until i find the right screws
I think I used #8x1/2" sheet metal screws. Similar to these here:
8 x 1/2 Phillips Flat Sheet Metal Screw from Monster Fastener2014 Certification Goals: 70-410 [ ] CCNA:S [ ] Linux+ [ ] -
JustFred
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Thanks for the link. Problem is that its been hard finding them where i live. I will keep looking though.[h=2]"After a time, you may find that having is not so pleasing a thing, after all, as wanting. It is not logical, but it is often true." Spock[/h]
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spiderjericho
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I wish I worked in a place with an abundance of equipment like ISR2s and X switches. Jeez.
And has anyone been in the disaster simulation room Cisco has in San Jose?
I visited their main HQ campus two years ago and was blown away, especially about the receptionist situation there. I remember jokingly flirting with the woman on the other end because I was blown away that she was real and not a program. -
kj0
Member Posts: 767
Hey Corza.Updated pic of mine. Mounted the 2500's down the bottom as I am not sure how much they will be used. Pretty much done with it now. I have ordered another rack powerboard as I have ran out of power points in it. Should definitely be enough for CCNP SWITCH.
Where did you get your Digi CM from? I could have hooked ya up with a power rail. have quite a few of them. Very good set up. -
alxx
Member Posts: 755
Can't wait to build my first lab. I just don't have a fortune to spend on it.
you don't need a fortune to get a good setup.
start with a switch or two and use gsn3 for the routers and build up from there as you can afford it.
Just don't be in a rush when buying.
Hardware is very nice to have but virtual hardware can be very easily upgraded.Goals CCNA by dec 2013, CCNP by end of 2014 -
jdballinger
Member Posts: 252
So I'm officially done building out my lab. This will take me all the way up through CCIE, as it is pretty much a mirror of the INE topology (I know it's supposed to refresh this year, but this will do for now...)
Top to bottom:
- 9 outlet PDU for switches (I love being able to selectively turn on switches)
- Digi CM32 Access Server
- 2x 24 port 2950T Switches
- 24 port 3550 EMI switch
- 2x 24 port 3550 PoE switches
- 2x 48 port 3550 EMI switches
- 12 outlet PDU
- 2x 1841 routers
- 1760 router
- 3x 2620XM Routers
- 3x 2801 Routers
- 2x 2621 Routers
- 2x Cisco 7940 phones on top of the Skeletek 24U rack
All I'm really missing is the two 3560s for private VLANs and HSRP, but I'll rent a few hours of rack time to do that. I think I'm finally done building it out though. For anyone looking for ISRs for their rack, check eBay for the 2801s, they are going really cheap right now (~$90 shipped.) No idea why, but there you go!
And I know my cabling is a mess, but whatever
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JeanM
Member Posts: 1,117
Updated mine a little bit-
cm32
3x 2950-24t
3x 2950-25
2x 2621
1x 2620
2x 2620xm
1x pix515 firewall
1x 2520
1x 2620
3x 3550
1x 3725
2x 3640
2015 goals - ccna voice / vmware vcp.
