The CCNP switching exam tests you on commands for 2 different operating systems. They will have questions on configuring switches using IOS (similiar to routers) and CatOS (set based commands). The Cisco Press CCNP Switching guide will give examples of both. So I'd say don;t bother with any 1900 switches. The XL switches run IOS which you need to know anyway the non XL run CatOS. I'd say spend a little more money and get a 5000 series switch, it'll be able to do layer 3 with the rigth accesories. No XL swtiches do Layer 3.
wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > The 2912's don't look to bad price wise. Someone had mentioned NOT getting > the XL series, why would that be? Just wondering as they seem to be much > easier to find..... > > So far I've looked at the 1201's, 2912 and the 1900 series.... > > > > > > "John > Allhiser" To: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: Cheap switch... > [7:39547] > Sent > by: > > nobody@groupst > > udy.com > > > > 03/26/2002 > 01:33 > PM > Please > respond > to > "John > > Allhiser" > > > > > > > I believe you may have been thinking of the 1201 > (although cheap is relative, and a 2912 can be relatively cheap) > > -----Original Message----- > From: Patrick Ramsey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 12:00 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Cheap switch... [7:39547] > > > 1900/2900 (non xl) > > -Patrick > > >>> "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" 03/26/02 12:48PM >>> > I know this topic has been raised before, and I was fairly sure I had even > saved the series of e-mails. Of course, much like that clever retort to a > co-workers smart remark, the actual information escapes me at the time it > is most needed. > > I am studying for my CCNP, and while my home lab has several routers (to > start with), I am in need of an affordable switch. Someone posted a model > easily obtainable from e-bay that was very similar to the bigger Catalysts > command-wise, but much cheaper. Can someone refresh my memory as to what it > was, or offer any other suggestions? Thanks > >>>>>>>>>>>>> Confidentiality Disclaimer This email and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential and > /or proprietary information in the possession of WellStar Health System, > Inc. ("WellStar") and is intended only for the individual or entity to whom > addressed. This email may contain information that is held to be > privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. > If > the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby > notified that any unauthorized access, dissemination, distribution or > copying of any information from this email is strictly prohibited, and may > subject you to criminal and/or civil liability. If you have received this > email in error, please notify the sender by reply email and then delete > this > email and its attachments from your computer. Thank you. > > ================================================================ Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=39615&t=39547 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
