09-19-2008 08:44 AM - edited 03-03-2019 11:37 PM
Hey all,
I'm trying to create a routing/CCIE lab, and I know that the traditional method for setting this up is with a 2511 router and a couple OCTAL cables:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk801/tk36/technologies_configuration_example09186a008014f8e7.shtml
I was wondering whether there's a more updated method of doing this, maybe a network module for a 2600/2800 that actually terminates into RJ45s (instead of DB25s)? Anyone know whether a more modern setup is available?
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09-19-2008 10:33 AM
The 2600/2800 series routers can use an NM-16A (16 port) or NM-32A (32 port) asynchronous network module. The setup still uses the octal cable.
09-19-2008 10:33 AM
The 2600/2800 series routers can use an NM-16A (16 port) or NM-32A (32 port) asynchronous network module. The setup still uses the octal cable.
09-22-2008 07:22 AM
Jeff
Have you tried dynamips / dynagen?
Its like a VM product for Cisco routers, no need for hardware and the software is free.
You will need a PC with at least the following
Intel Quad 6600
4 Gig RAM
Vista 64bit or Linux 64bit
with my system I can run 16 routers
a mix of 7200's and 3600's you can simulate
switch functionality with Switch modules for
the routers.
09-23-2008 07:05 AM
Thanks Don, that's exactly what I've been looking for.
Mark, we're looking for a hardware solution because we have plenty of spare 2600 routers for use. I'll definitely look into your suggestion, though, since it's a free solution. Thanks for the thoughts!
Jeff
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