recommended hardware for an inexpensive but adequate CCIE home lab

Apr 02, 2007 1 Replies
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Hi, all



I've been hunting around looking for a recommended list of hardware that would be adequate for a home lab so I can start working on my CCIE later this year.


From what I understand, you need at least 2 layer 3 switches (many

people use 3550s), and about 6-8 routers.


Could anyone tell me what is the best mixture of routers and modules for the CCIE Routing and Switching certification?


I'm going to guess it would look something like this:


2 Catalyst 3550 with EMI images
6-8 Cisco 2621 and 2651xm routers

I'm not sure on the recommended modules, however.


Thanks!



Hi Mike,

CCIE Routing and Switching Track:

Lab Equipment and IOS Version

The lab exam tests any feature that can be configured on the equipment and the IOS versions indicated below.

You may see more recent IOS versions installed in the lab, but you will not be tested on the new features of a release unless indicated below.

3725 series routers - IOS 12.4 mainline - Advanced Enterprise Services

3825 series routers - IOS 12.4 mainline - Advanced Enterprise Services

Catalyst 3550 series switches running IOS version 12.2 - IP Services

Catalyst 3560 Series switches running IOS version 12.2 - Advanced IP Services

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Sincerely,

Brad Reese on Cisco Network World Magazine Cisco Subnet

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