Recommended Cisco Ip Phone for CCNA/CCNP home lab?

[Ron Timbang]

Hi Guys,

Need your help guys on what model of Ip Phone do I need for my Cisco Voice Lab? Currently I am studying for CCNP R/S but I need some basic understanding on voice & want it to try on the lab. Thanks guys appreciate your help..

From local surplus store offers the following Cisco Ip Phone model:

8961 -

6941 -

From readings they recommend :

7941 -

7960 -

7961 -

Additional info:

Current i have 2801 used before in my routing lab. Already purchased vic2-2fxo & additional memory. Any other suggestions ?

Thank you guys!

[Leo Laohoo · Accepted solution]

Get the newer models (8900 and/or 6900).  What kind of CUE/CUCM are you planning to get?

[Ron Timbang]

Hi Sir Leo,

Nice to hear from you again. Actually I have only basic idea but I plan to use CUCME first on the router & probably CUCM 9? not sure . 

Thanks Sir!

[Ron Timbang]

Is (8900 / 6900) compatible with CUCME? or incase I get 3550 or 3560 poe?

Thanks!

[Leo Laohoo]

2801 would work with CUE.  You need the DSP module.  You need to check the Release Notes of CUE to determine if you can support the phones.

Do not load 2801 IOS version 15.X if you do not have a valid llicense for CUE.