Lab Introduction

Lab Introduction

Here, I will post information about my technology lab. I will post pictures, topology designs, and study concepts as my lab continues to evolve. As a word of advice, no matter what you're studying, if you can afford it, build a lab. Nothing is as important in the IT world as hands on experience. Below are my current lab specifications.

Internet Router/Firewall/VPN Server (Barebones Build)

• Vyatta 6.5 R1 OS (Linux Router OS)
• iStarUSA D-213-MATX (2U Rackmount Server Chassis)
• ASUS PZ877-M LGA 1155 Intel Z77 (Motherboard)
• Intel Core i5-3330 Ivy Bridge LGA 1155 (CPU)
• Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 (RAM)
• 1x Kingston 120 GB SATA III SSD (Storage)
• 2x Intel EXPI9301CT 10/100/1000 (Gigabit NICs --- 3 total with onboard Realtek 

Cisco 2851 (HQ Router) 

• 2x Onboard Gigabit LAN Interfaces
• 1x WIC 2T 

Cisco 2821 (Current Frame Relay Switch)

• 2x Onboard Gigabit LAN Interfaces
• 1x WIC 2T
• 1x 1 CSU/DSU T1 WIC 

Cisco 2821 (Branch Office 1 Router) 

• 2x Onboard Gigabit LAN Interfaces
• 1x WIC 2T

Cisco WS-3750-48TS (HQ Core Switch 1)

• 48x FastEthernet Interfaces
• 4x SFP Gigabit Interfaces

Cisco WS-3750-48TS (HQ Core Switch 2) ***(ORDERED---BEING SHIPPED)***

• 48x FastEthernet Interfaces
• 4x SFP Gigabit Interfaces 

Other Stuff (Production Home Network)

Linksys EA2700 (WLAN --- Bridge Mode)---Vyatta handles Internet Routing
Motorola SURFboard SB6121 

I will post more pictures as more equipment is added. I am expecting a Cisco 3750 and a Cisco 2811 (New Frame Relay Switch!) within the next three weeks.