Agree with Phil on that, especially with the 4000M - it will still run 12.1 code if you max out the memory, but they're not the cheapest. I have one that's configured with an NP-4T, NP-1E, and NP-1R - it's my 2513 look-alike with 2 extra serials.
My strategy for a home lab is to make as many parts multifunctional and multi-interface as possible - less parts, more function. I can't remember who made that suggestion to me last summer, but it has paid off in spades. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Circusnuts" To: Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2001 7:08 AM Subject: Re: Home lab - 2523 [7:27788] > I can't explain the 2523, but try the 2520, 2521, & 2522. The 2514 is very > expensive due to it's abililty to fuction as a dual Ethernet firewall via > FW/IOS. As far as bang for the buck, a cheap 4000 or 4000M with an NP-4T > has more appeal in a home lab scenario (possibly cheaper too). I used a > 4500M for my Frame Switch and it has 1 Fast Ethernet & OC3-MM (making the > best use of the space :o) > > All the best !!! > Phil > > PS- if you want cheap- get an MGS or AGS. Make sure you have @ least 4 > Serials and 4 Ethernets would be helpful too. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Green" > To: "Circusnuts" ; > Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2001 6:51 AM > Subject: Re: Home lab - 2523 [7:27788] > > > > ok tell me this guys. > > the 2523 and 2514 are not available in like > > used_hardware / online / acution sites. > > seems these two are pretty popular ones. why ? > > i have been trying to get hold of 2514 (has 2 ethernet > > interfaces) but have been unsuccessful yet. > > > > > > > > --- Circusnuts wrote: > > > All you need is @ least version 10.0 IOS and Serial > > > interfaces. This > > > explains why the AGS and MGS (and ear muffs) are > > > still found in a lot of > > > CCIE labs today. > > > > > > All the best !!! > > > Phil > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "EA Louie" > > > To: > > > Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 2:53 PM > > > Subject: Re: Home lab - 2523 [7:27788] > > > > > > > > > > yes it is. I have one and it works fine as a > > > frame switch AND router with > > > > isdn, serial, and token ring. A great > > > multi-purpose device, and usually > > > > cheaper than a 2522. > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: "Ham web" > > > > To: > > > > Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 3:39 AM > > > > Subject: Home lab - 2523 [7:27788] > > > > > > > > > > > > > hi folks, > > > > > > > > > > Joust wanted to know if the 2523 was a good buy > > > to act > > > > > as a frame relay/x.25 switch in a home lab > > > > > > > > > > Many thanks > > > > > > > > > > Ham > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > > > Do You Yahoo!? > > > > > Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site > > > hosting, just $8.95/month. > > > > > http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1 > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________ > > > > Do You Yahoo!? > > > > Get your free @yahoo.com address at > > > http://mail.yahoo.com > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do You Yahoo!? > > Send your FREE holiday greetings online! > > http://greetings.yahoo.com _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=28598&t=27788 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
