Preparation of lab environment - which cheap switches runs on IOS 15.x

[labmedia]

Hello. I'm collecting equipment for the home Cisco lab. Have a problem with finding used cheap switches for lab, which run already on IOS 15.x or can be upgraded from 12.x to 15x. Can anybody come up with some suggestions? Will appreciate any suggestion.
Kind Regards
Jake

[Leo Laohoo]

2960/G/S/X, 3560G/E/X, 3750G/E/X

2960C

3560CG

[labmedia]

Thx for such quick response. 

Which ones are layer 3 switches?

[labmedia]

Will this one will accept upgrade do IOS 15 - it has 32 MB flash - https://www.router-switch.com/pdf/ws-c3560v2-48ts-s-datasheet.pdf 

[balaji.bandi · Accepted solution]

15.0 can be installed on that device as pre the model - 3560V2

Layer 3 feature can be available in IPservice image

[labmedia]

Thanks a lot !!! Now I need a router with IOS 15. Many people advising Cisco 1841 (but it's 12.x) somebody any alternatives, anyone?  Please tell me how much eq I need I heard 3 switches with one L3 and two routers to get ready for CCNA and the next CCNP. Is that up to today's requirements? 

BTW Sorry I haven't written it in one post.

Beginners mistake  

Regards. 

[balaji.bandi]

if you are not keen on hardware, why not use emulators GNS3/PNET/EVE ( CML- Cisco paid version 200$)

[labmedia]

I like "live" experience. Besides that,I have very unpleasant neighbors
Just joking. The real deal is the thing for me. I was working with hardware installation a lot, never got the time to go from the software side. I was thinking about Router CISCO 2800 2821 1G/256 AdvipServic but it has only one port. So any ideas? Something with IOS 15 without ruining the home budget?

[Leo Laohoo]

For router, get 1900 or 2900 series routers. 

[labmedia]

Hey. 

Will 15.0.2-SE11 IP BASE image is enough to work on 3560V2-24TS-S switch for CCNA / CCNP lab purposes or I need IP Services image? 

Regards

[balaji.bandi]

Layer 2 some static should be ok, Look at the IP base freatures