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Candidates preparing to take the CCNP exams are setting up Cisco home labs like nothing you've seen before. With CCNA and CCNP home lab equipment more affordable than ever, candidates have realized the value of focusing on real Cisco routers and switches in order to earn their certifications. One question I get often from CCNP candidates goes something like this: "I’m thinking about pursuing the CCIE as soon as I get my CCNP. What type of routers and switches should I purchase now in order to make use of the same equipment during my CCIE home lab?"
This might sound unusual coming from me, Jordan XI, because I am a big proponent of CCNA and CCNP candidates buying their own home labs. In the case of the CCIE, though, I have to say that you’re probably better off using rack leases instead of investing a lot of money now to buy more expensive equipment with which to earn your CCNP. There are plenty of 2500 and 2600 routers available that you can buy to prepare fully for your CCNA and CCNP exams that won’t have the power needed for IE preparation. (For example, Jordan Concord 2011, while 2500 routers are great for CCNA and NP study, they aren’t designed for IE study.) The issue with looking for more expensive gear is that Cisco rightfully updates the CCIE lab equipment list twice a year, and these changes can be very costly for individuals who get caught during these transitions.
Let me give you an example from my own experience. When I started pursuing the CCIE, Catalyst switches were important in the lab. I had a Cat 5000 that I intended to use for practice. While I was in the middle of my preparation, Cisco introduced L3 switches to the lab as TWO 3550 switches. Not only was the Cat now nearly useless for IE study, but the new switches went for about $5500 each, so if I wanted to continue with the new lab modifications, it was going to cost me $11,000.
Again, I understand that it’s vitally important for today's CCNA and CCNP candidates to gain hands-on experience through home labs. It’s also good to think ahead while you're earning your CCNP, and pursuing the CCIE is undoubtedly one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Just keep this regular CCIE lab update in mind. I recommend that you keep your CCNP budget down without investing in more expensive routers with the IE in mind, and wait until you’ve passed the CCNP and are actively involved in CCIE study before deciding between rack rentals and putting together your own IE lab.
I hear from CCNA and CCNP candidates every day, and the most common question is typically "What routers and switches should I buy for my home lab?" There is no single correct answer to this question, since every test candidate has a unique budget. There are also CCNA candidates who want to move on to the CCNP and want to know which routers and switches are best for future study. Again, there is no single correct answer, but there are routers that fit every budget and every study plan - and the Cisco 2520 router is the king of home study labs. The 2520 comes with 4 serial ports, one ethernet port, and a BRI port. You can use a 2520 as a frame relay switch, Women Nike Shox, but still have ports to spare to practice routing protocols and directly linked serial interfaces. I know ISDN home simulators are still expensive if purchased new, but you can get a used one on eBay and go from there. Even if you choose not to buy an ISDN simulator now, the 2520 gives you that option for future home lab development - and "planning for future progress" is essential regarding your home lab as well as production networks!
2600s are also remarkably affordable. Check your favorite online auction site for prices. You may also want to explore the term "frame relay switch." I do know...
