CCIE Home Lab Setup

There are 4 options shown here. You might select one that fits your budget.

The minimum memory requirement for 2500 is 16D/16F and for 2600 is 48D/64F. The suggested IOS is 12.2 Enterprise Version.

 

 

Option 1: The Best Option

R1: 2514: 2e/2s
R2: 2620/2621: 2s/2Fastethernet/NM-1V/2-FXS
R3: 4500/4700: 1e/1atm/1serial
R4: 2503: 1e/2s/1bri
R5: 2610: 1e/1s/1bri/nm-1v/2-fxs
R6: 2501: 1e/2s
R7: 2501: 1e/2s
Console Access Router: 2511: 2s/1e/16async

BB1: 2501: 1e or 1601 1e
BB2: 2501: 1e or 1601 1e
BB3: 4500/4700: 1atm/1e
Frame Switch: 2523: 10s
Cat1: 3550 EMI
Cat2: 3550 EMI
ATM Switch: LS1010
ISDN Simulator: Any brand, e.g. Teltone ILS 2000

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Option 2: The Less Expensive

Everything as Option 1 except:
-Cat2 is 2924XL instead of 3550 EMI

R1: 2514: 2e/2s
R2: 2620/2621: 2s/2Fastethernet/NM-1V/2-FXS
R3: 4500/4700: 1e,1atm,1serial
R4: 2503: 1e/2s/1bri
R5: 2610: 1e/1s/1bri/nm-1v/2-fxs
R6: 2501: 1e/2s
R7: 2501: 1e/2s
Console Access Router: 2511: 2s/1e/16async

BB1: 2501: 1e or 1601 1e
BB2: 2501: 1e or 1601 1e
BB3: 4500/4700: 1atm/1e
Frame Switch: 2523, 10s
Cat1: 3550 EMI
Cat2: 2924 XL
ISDN Simulator: Any brand, e.g. Teltone ILS 2000
ATM Switch: LS1010

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Option 3: The Cheapest Option

Everything as on Option 1 except:
-No ATM.
-Cat2 is 2924XL instead of 3550 EMI

R1: 2514: 2e/2s
R2: 2620/2621: 2s, 2FastEthernet/NM-1V/2-FXS
R3: 2501: 1e/2s
R4: 2503: 1e/2s/1bri
R5: 2610: 1e/1s/1bri/nm-1v/2-fxs
R6: 2501: 1e/2s
R7: 2501: 1e/2s

Console Access Router: 2511: 2s/1e/16async
BB1: 2501: 1e or 1601 1e
BB2: 2501: 1e or 1601 1e
BB3: 2501: 1e, 1s or 1601 1e
Frame Switch: 2523, 10s
Cat1: 3550 EMI
Cat2: 2924XL
ISDN Simulator: Any brand, e.g. Teltone Demonstrator

 

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Option 4 : The Budget Labs

Specification Purpose
One Cisco 2511 router to use as a terminal server. A 2511 would be fine as it has 16 async ports. You can also think of 2509 which supports 8 ports.
A router with multiple Serial ports to use as a Frame Relay switch. Cisco 2522’s are popular for this, although in my own lab I use a 2610 with an 8-port serial module.
ISDN dial back-up Two Cisco 2503
Serial, Ethernet Ports Six 2500 series, mix of 2501 & 2514
One ISDN Simulator Teltone make & model ILS 2000 or Demonstrator
Ethernet Switch Two Cat2924XL or Cat3550 EMI Switch.
These 8-lead octal cables (68 pin to 8 male RJ-45s) are used with the terminal server Two CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC.
Lots of DTE/DCE back-to-back DB-60 Serial Cables, AUI adapters, patch cables, and crossover cables.  
Router Flash and DRAM Memory 16Meg Flash /16Meg DRAM for 2500

48 Meg Flash /64 Meg DRAM for 2600

IOS Version  Enterprise Version of 12.2
   

Where to buy?

Ebay is the best place to buy. Look for the genuine and reputed seller with high credit rating.

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