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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ajmatson

I have to clean up my rack and I will post the whole thing but below is are the newest additions to my lab:

Cisco 2801 Router with 128F/256D running IOS 12.4(24)
Juniper J2320 Router with 1GB Flash / 1GB RAM running JunOS 12.1R5.5

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FloOz

I just recently got a digi cm32 for my rack and I love it! I can't believe I waited this long to get an access server. Their are pleny of them on ebay for 50-60 dollars

Patel128

They are amazing! It is so useful, and the price does help a lot.

gbdavidx

where do you guy's buy your racks from?

Ltat42a

Here's a good place -
Dantrak Net - New and Used Networking Equipment and Peripherals. Skeletek Racks and Accessories.

SteveO86

Ltat42a wrote: »

Here's a good place -
Dantrak Net *- New and Used Networking Equipment and Peripherals. Skeletek Racks and Accessories.

Yep, that's where I got my 24U rack. Great quality racks, and they aren't that expensive.

Abdul201288

I've done a couple of changes to my Network setup. I've added a Second server which is going to be running VMware EXSi 5. Same Server (Dell PowerEdge R200, but with a Quad-core Xeon CPU and 8GB ram) The first Server is the same, It has a Dual-Core Xeon CPU With 4GB ram. That will be running as a firewall or game server, to be honest, I have no clue what I'm going to do with the old server.

the spyder

I'm looking to pair my lab down, I have acquired far to much gear for the CCNA and much of it is useless now.

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Top to bottom:
ASA 5505- SECPLUS
(2) 1841 with 368/64 and WIC 1DSU-T1
(4) 2950 Switches
(1) 1760 with WIC 1DSU-T1 V2
(1) 2621XM with WIC 1DSU-T1
(1) 2610 with WIC 1DSU- T1 and ASYNC-32a
(1) 2620 with WIC 1DSU- T1 and Serial
(1) 3640

I have another 1841 and three 3550's on the way- any suggestions on what I can pair down for the CCNA? Should I be switch to serial cards and setting up a frame relay setup using the 3640?

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jdballinger

You know it's only useless if you are never going to move past the CCNA. If you have any intention of doing CCNP then it is actually a darn good setup. Realistically with another router or two and a 3560, you could mirror the INE CCIE topology, which is what I did (mostly, used some 2801s instead of 1841s or 2620XMs.)

You should be able to setup frame relay using the WIC-1DSU-T1 cards, you'll just need to jam a good handful of them into a router (I suggest one of these Genuine Cisco NM ATM T1 4T1 Ima 4 Port Network Module | eBay)

alxx

nothing useless there.

I'd maybe sell the 2610 and 2620 and a couple of 2950's if you have to sell something and only if. I'd keep it all until you pass ccnp
(note whats needed for switches for ccnp)
The 1841's are nice and very quiet compared to the rest.

Could use one of the 2600's with a nm16/32 ports with CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC cable and use it as a console server to control all your other equipment
Understanding 16- and 32-Port Async Network Modules - Cisco Systems
Configuring a Terminal/Comm Server - Cisco Systems

jrb1027

While on the hunt to round out the routers for my CCNP lab, I came across a great deal on a 2691 (256D/128F 2 AIM-Voice-30 modules for $78 w/ free shipping). These are great routers and are more than capable for CCNP R&S (and could probably get one through CVOICE if they decided to go the voice route), but while the router is in great condition and I'm very pleased with the purchase, wow is this thing LOUD!

This is my first time dealing with the 2691 router; so my question is for those of you who are familiar with them. Is it normal for the fan in these to be so loud? I mean this thing by itself is louder than a 1760V, 2 2621XM's and a 3550 switch combined! The other thing is the fans run at a slower speed when the router is first powered on, then after about 5 minutes of run time the fans ramp up to what sounds like max speed. I've checked the temps and fan status via the show environment command, and everything comes back normal. My first thought was I got a bum router and it's overheating but that's not the case as far as I can tell.

I'm actually thinking of unplugging one of the fans because it gets so loud. I could deal if the fan speed would stay where it's at when first powered on, but it's a bit much when it ramps up. So is this normal for a 2691?

Thanks guys!

pastieb

Hi all,just starting on the ccna cert,here is a bunch of hardware that i have been given to start me off

Please excuse the crappy camera.

Starting from the left 3560v2 switch-2620-2610xm-2514-2650xm.
Il be looking to get another switch or 2 soon.
Also dont worry the door stays open when everything is running but i will be making a rack soon(one of the advantages of working for an engineering company)

Donnelly82

Studying for my CCNA, which I will hopefully be sitting at the end of the month.. fingers crossed...

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IT69

jimmyz80 wrote: »

Just finished racking up the equipment for what will be my CCIE study rack. I still need a few more cables to arrive, and then it should be all set.

What would be the total price on a rack like this? Really nice!

Abdul201288

Old Network Picture (1 year ago)

New Network Picture, with some new toys.

Dell PowerEdge R200 (Quad Core Xeon, 8GB RAM ESXI 5 host)
Dell PowerEdge R200 (Not in use)
Dell PowerVault MD3000i (15x 450GB SAS Drives 15k rpm 6.75TB Total Storage)

All these are used for my CCNA. (Couple of VMs on different IP addresses 192.168.10.x 192.168.1.x and 172.16.2.x)

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Santa_

Got everything in the mail. Just need to order some cards for my 3640 router.

3 x 3550
2 x 2650XM
1 x 2610XM
1 x 3640

sucanushie

1841
1841
3500
3500
3550
3640
3825

I'm going to replace the 3500's with 3550's and I also need an access server very soon.

Getting a rack soon.

After that I should be good to go.

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vanquish23

Update:

Just sold off my 4 3640 routers, and already have one of 4 3825 routers. I will be slowly buying the other three 3825's to help work towards my CCNP and CCNP security. Will post pics later.

okplaya

I don't have enough clothes to fit in my closet so I stuck my lab in there.

fov001

I am looking to buy something like this....plus add another 3550

what do you guys think?

Complete CCNA CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional Home Lab Kit | eBay

Also, can someone tell me more or less how much more is you electricity bill? I am concern about that, don't want to pay an extra $200

I am located in NYC

Roguetadhg

@the spyder: In the words of Raddimus:...
"Okay, Well, That just about covered all the different variations that we have. But you know, we're always looking for new positions. So look next time you got a little down time, you find yourself a little bored, play with your equipment, you know what I'm saying? See what you come up with, okay? It's all good."

Here's mine.
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I just got married so... yeah. My final toys before I have to ask for permission.

Yes, that is an extension cable going to the MDF because I keep popping fuses in my own office. It's connected to my "PowerMaster" that controls my networking equipment. I have two 1841s on the way

1x 2511
2x 3550 w/ Inline Power. switchs
2x 2600s routers
2x NICs w/ 2x RJ45 ports.

Ivanjam

My humble lab:

Roguetadhg

I don't see any picture, Ivanjam.

Carpe Porcus

Roguetadhg wrote: »

I don't see any picture, Ivanjam.

I think that was the point he was making.

Ivanjam

LOL @Carpe Porcus and @Roguetadhg - I checked and the pic is not visible when I log off - I may need to tweak some settings in the TE albums.

WilyOne

Holy crap, Roguetadhg that looks so awesome. *drool*

Carpe Porcus

Damn, I thought it was a good reply as well. I'll stand by the post as it won't make sense if I edit it now!

Carpe Porcus

WilyOne wrote: »

Holy crap, Roguetadhg that looks so awesome. *drool*

Have you not heard of a KVM switch?

FloOz

Sweet mother of god Rogue...lol

Roguetadhg

Carpe Porcus wrote: »

Have you not heard of a KVM switch?

Yep. I like multiple monitors more.

I keep track of Emails, Tickets, IM's and weather reports/spread sheets on my top row. And the bottom row is used for everything else. Makes server maintenance a breeze, virtualization is easy, GNS3 without a sweat. Cisco studying so much nicer. Imagine if you will:
Monitor 1: OneNote open, Terminal Emulator.
Monitor 2: Win7 Virtualization for the nodes, including Backtrack.
Monitor 3: Cisco.com's information, any PDFs or videos for cisco studying.

The ability to have 3x 30in monitors and never really need to minimize anything makes everything better. Everything's at a glance.

Otherwise I'll forget I have tickets and emails while I'm absorbed by Cisco studying...