CCNP Lab 2018

[jordanwill822]

Hello, 

I am trying to figure out what equipment to buy for my home CCNP lab. I currently have (2) 2960 switches and (2) 3560 switches. I am lost in regards to the routers. I want to be able to practice on voice and wireless as well. I also need help with gbics, I don't know which ones to buy. So below is what I am thinking I need to have a complete CCNP lab. I would really appreaciate some input, I am looking to purchase the equipment soon. 

1. (2) 2960 Switches

2. (2) 3560 Switches

3. (3) 1941 Routers

4. (1) 2821 Router (voice gateway) 

5. (1) Terminal Server

6. (1) Serial Gbics

[rasmus.elmholt]

Hi

I think the list you have is great. The serial Gbics are called WICs and see if you can find some with a Cisco Smart Serial interface. But to be honest I wouldn't buy any serial equipment but lab using PT or GNS for that part.

[jordanwill822]

Thank you so much for answering my question. Can I throw another one at you, what type of cable would I sue to connect a HWIC 2t to Wic 2t. Also going to connect a HWIC 2t to HWIC 2t what cable would I use.