They're all definitely on the heading toward end of life phase, but I think they'd be worthwhile to learn on. Most labs are made up of 2500s. The 5000 will get you some CatalystOS experience (I believe that's the term for the non-IOS based switching OS, although depending on the blades/software versions may not support newer commands, and the 1900 will get you some basic IOS-based switch experience. I'd just look at it as an investment in training for yourself, and not expect a large resell value, although there will still be some, if nothing else for another person looking to set up a lab. -- Jason Roysdon, CCNP+Security/CCDP, MCSE, CNA, Network+, A+ List email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Homepage: http://jason.artoo.net/ Cisco resources: http://r2cisco.artoo.net/ ""Reel, JohnX"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message 39B5C4829263D411AA93009027AE9EBB01334E43@FMSMSX35">news:39B5C4829263D411AA93009027AE9EBB01334E43@FMSMSX35... > ================================================== > How long is the shelf-life of the 1900, 2500, and 5000 series equipment? > > If I purchase this equipment, how fast will the investment value decay once > purchased... > > Will this equipment still be valid over the next year and a half to carry on > from CCNP through CCIE? > (noting more equipment will be required later for the CCIE tract) > > ================================================== > > > > _________________________________ > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html > Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > _________________________________ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
