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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RoutedPort

Forgive me for asking of its already been asked but how do you support the power requirements of these larger labs in your homes?

MAC_Addy

RoutedPort wrote: »

Forgive me for asking of its already been asked but how do you support the power requirements of these larger labs in your homes?

I run mine through 1 rack mounted power strip with a 15 AMP capacity. It never trips. Also, mostly all people that have home labs don't keep them on all the time. I only turn my routers/switches on when I need them.

Roguetadhg

Different circuits help to support labs if you're running into problems.

I... cause problems with my work power because my computer system / labs dim the lights in the building if I turn them on at the same time. Tripped multiple times.

Long story short - I've ran long extension cables (two of them connected) from the server room into my office to power only my lab.

I should be more worried about this.

Death Dream

Roguetadhg wrote: »

I should be more worried about this.

LMAO! Yes, you should be haha.

I've always been tempted to bring my lab equipment to work, not sure how something like that would fly.

bobfromfpl

Simple setup here! Eventually looking to obtain an ASA.

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MrBrian

So do you just sit criss-cross on the tile and lab?

Ha jk, nice clean lab ya got there!

ciscoman2012

MrBrian wrote: »

So do you just sit criss-cross on the tile and lab?

Ha jk, nice clean lab ya got there!

LOL awesome lab but I agree with the seating position. I don't know if I'd last 10 minutes on the floor. :P

bobfromfpl

LOL... well I can move the phones if I'm working with them. Also I'm normally sitting on the couch with laptop in hand or in a computer chair but never on the ground.

mgmguy1

Router #1 1841 256/64
Router #2 1841 256/64
Router #3 1841 256/64
Switch 1 Upgrade: 2950 to 2950C
Switch 2 Upgrade: 2950 to 2950C
Switch 3 Upgrade: 2950 to 3550
Digi-32CM
I also just bought a Surge Protector for it. ( Not in the Photo)

Working on getting my Digi CM 32 Working so I can Lab better. Having fun learning thou.

Studying for
ICND 1
ICND 2
Then CCNA Security.

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discobiscuits

Routing my first packets

JeanM

My latest lab for esxi host/nas/voice

digi cm32 console server
3 2950 24t l2 switches
2520 router (it was nib cheap, couldn't pass up a good deal)
2x 2621 routers
2x 2620xm routers
2x 3550 non poe switches
2u rack mount nas
4u rack mount esxi host
2x 3550 poe voice switches
2x 2811 isr voice routers
1x 3725 router
2x 3640 routers

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Architect192

I'm selling my ASA 5505 if you're interested... Security Plus license, as well as my whole CCIE lab setup...

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TBickle

The rack that got me through my CCNP studies (minius one 2950 that is out on loan). I've been meaning to buy a Skeletech rack but the shipping prices are outrageous.

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Matro

Uhm... is the second switch a cisco device?

TBickle

No, it's my terminal server. It's an Avocent Cyclades.

discobiscuits

Nice only 3 switches was ok for CCNP. Guess only that INE topology i've seen requires 4

JeanM

TBickle wrote: »

The rack that got me through my CCNP studies (minius one 2950 that is out on loan). I've been meaning to buy a Skeletech rack but the shipping prices are outrageous.

I think it was only about $30-40 for s/h on the rack that I got to CA

late_collision

discobiscuits wrote: »

Nice only 3 switches was ok for CCNP. Guess only that INE topology i've seen requires 4

4 really is the better way to go, if you are financially able to do so.

LittleBIT

Curious… how bad is your electric bills?? Lmao.

TBickle

No, I used 4 switches for CCNP study but after I finished my Switch studies (roughly 6-7 months ago) i loaned one of my 2950s to my brother. I definitely suggest getting 4 switches for CCNP Switch lab so that you can at least follow the Cisco Student Lab Manual for CCNP Switch.

ccie2be

My home network.

3 x 2651XM
1 x 1841
1 x 2821
1 x 2611
3 x 2651 (non-XM)
2 x 3750
2 x 3560
1 x ASA5520
1 x WTI 16-port TS

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wgroom

Late to the game, but here is my lab.

2 Cisco 2821s, running 15.1, one running CUCME 8.6
1 Cisco 2611
1 Cisco 2610
1 Cisco 3750 L3 PoE
3 Cisco 3548XLs
1 Cisco 2950
1 Dell 1950, 2x 3.0ghz Quad Cores, 16gb RAM, 4x 146gb HDDS running CUCM 8.6, CUCx 8.5, UCCX 8.5, Win2K3 for AD, DNS, DHCP, CentOS Server, and Linux Mint desktop (not all at once!)

Also in use, 3 laptops, 3 Cisco 7961s, Cisco E3000 wireless router, and Brother MFD-6490. Just yesterday I routed the stack through my E3000, so I am able to work from the recliner while I am reading, lessening the trips to the office for simple commands. Trivial feat, but it excited me.

Abdul201288

My Network Only things which I got were a 3524xl and the Dell PE 2950.

Specs for the server PE 2950: 2 Quad Core Xeons 3.16 GHz, 32 GB Ram, 6 x 450 GB SAS Drives, 1x Quad port Gigabit Intel NIC. Running ESXi 5.5
Specs for the server PE 200: Single Dual Core Xeon 3.00 GHz, 4 GB Ram, 250 GB boot drive, 500 GB. Running Windows 2008 R2.

Also Upgraded the ISP from crappy Plusnet to Virgin Media.

speed test at the bottom.

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JeanM

Nice, I bet the 2950 server is LOUD!

Abdul201288

JeanM wrote: »

Nice, I bet the 2950 server is LOUD!

It's sooo loud, I can even hear it from upstairs. ;-; I only turn it on when I want to test some OS. I wan't to change the fans, but I don't to risk messing it up. Or I could end up getting a Tower instead.

mikeybinec

On the left is a collection of 26XXs and above the monitor are a few 2950s

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MAC_Addy

Anyone want to buy my rack? Make me an offer

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tprice5

MAC_Addy wrote: »

Anyone want to buy my rack? Make me an offer

I think it might be time to update the ole' signature.

Abdul201288

MAC_Addy wrote: »

Anyone want to buy my rack? Make me an offer

My 2651xm died on me.

Doesn't power up.

MAC_Addy

Ha, I think shipping might be quite high to send to the ol' blighty.