Multiple switches would be useful to explore the consequences of different
VTP configs.
The 1900 and 2900XL switches commands are similar but not the same. If a
person wanted to be proficient in both they would need a working example of
both.
So three boxes would cover the gamut of Ethernet switches. One set based
(Cat5k/2901/2926), one 2900XL/3500XL, one 1900 series.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Priscilla Oppenheimer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 12:56 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: lab switch 2900XL or 5k? [7:7926]
>
>
> OK, I have a dumb question. Would you recommend two switches
> for study
> purposes so one can have a redundant topology?
>
> My guess it's not necessary because if I want to troubleshoot
> spanning tree
> I can do bridging on my routers.
>
> I'm updating my lab finally! (The MGSs just don't hack it any
> more. ;-)
>
> Priscilla
>
> At 07:29 AM 6/11/01, Kenneth wrote:
> >if you go with a 3500, the commands are IOS based. I'd
> recommend getting at
> >least a Cat4000 so you can play with the CatOS' set commands
> and possibly
> >other modules (an MSFC?). A 1900 should be good enough to
> practive with the
> >IOS. Ebay has a bunch - pretty cheap.
> >
> >
> >
> >""Kervin Pierre"" wrote in message
> >[EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I know this comes up a lot, but I need advice making this
> decision. The
> > > archive's have some older post suggesting the 2900 but
> these are very
> > > had to find these days, I guess because they aren't made anymore?
> > >
> > > Anyway, it was also recommended ( some time ago ), that
> the XL model IOS
> > > were very different than the 5000s and the XL IOS did not
> appear much on
> > > the CLSC exam, but might in the future.
> > >
> > > What is the prefered home lab switch today?
> > > Is the XL IOS appearing in the CLSC?
> > > Is the lab still predominately 5000?
> > > Do I need more than one switch for simulations? What
> about a CCIE lab?
> > > Should I take out a loan and buy a 5000? : )
> > >
> > > thanks,
> > > -Kervin
> ________________________
>
> Priscilla Oppenheimer
> http://www.priscilla.com
> Report misconduct
> and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Message Posted at:
http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=8032&t=7926
--------------------------------------------------
FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html
Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
