There's nothing wrong with knowing the IOS based switches just on principal, as one probably installs more of them in a job then the 6500's. The only problem left with the new switches is no in-line power until next year when 802.3af is ratified.
-- RFC 1149 Compliant. ""jeff sicuranza"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > I tell you this is becoming utter nonsense. As I mentioned in an older post > I picked up an awesome 5505 for a song and I was expecting to use it to > prepare for my first lab attempt on 9/9. > > Then. this news comes out about the 3550. Okay no problem, if I nail the lab > the first time(I wish! and will try) then the 3550 is moot for my first lab. > I can still prepare with what I have. I would deal with the 3550 if I failed > on my first attempt and reschedule after the lab changes came into affect. > Now for my first attempt I have to get access to a 3550 or simulate as much > as possible on a 2924-XL-EN. This also changes the commercial offerings of > my lab, but I will offer everything so students can be well rounded with the > hands on stuff. > > > Luckily I picked up a new 3550 for under 2k this week. > > What a pain, I am about to retire from this industry in a year or so. > Why do I put myself through this? Because I love this stuff, even though > this cert studying is getting boring. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=46645&t=46623 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
