CCIE LAB server Recommendation

[laxmicisco]

HI,

i want to but a server for my CCIE preparation .so which server i should buy for my ccie LAB preparation .

Please recommend me for my CCIE preparation .

Thanks 

[balaji.bandi]

Here is the one of Workstation i have purchased play for the Labs and PoC

http://www.balajibandi.com/2016/05/12/ccie-lab-preparation-got-the-workstation-time-to-play/

[laxmicisco]

hi,

is it Rack server or Tower server ??

what would be costing of this server in india ??.

is below mentioned model will support the CCIE LAB ??.
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New Dell PowerEdge Tower Model T30 / Single 1 x Intel® Xeon®
E3-1225 v5 (3.3GHz/4c/8MB/80W) / 1 x 16GB
RAM Memory / HDD up to 4 drives (3.5 inch) SATA / 1 x 1TB SATA (3.5
inch) 7.2k RPM / RAID On-board / optical DVD Writer / RPS 1x
inbuilt (290W)

Thanks .

[Mark Malone · Accepted solution]

Any PC that can run the likes of VIRL or Full GNS3 and IOU will work , you want 16GB ram at minimum i7 processor or better as there could be up to 25 IOU devices in config LABs , anything less than that you may struggle operating large amounts of gear virtually

[balaji.bandi]

Mine  was Workstation,  If you looking only CCIE RNS, all virtual, IOU you can run on Laptop with 16GB RAM. ( i was suggested to invest some good money, so you can use for other labs practicing, any track)

As other post suggested any Old i7 with 16GB ok, but i suggest 32GB ram good to start. make sure VTx support.

If you are in india, many refurbished available in Delhi market or local vendors.