Basic Switch Pod Version 2 - Specifications and Requirements

Topology	Maximum per System¹	Supports...	Documentation...
	8	CCNA	Overview Flash Video Planning and Installation Guide

¹ This value indicates the maximum number of pods of this pod type. A single NETLAB_AE system can host up to 10 equipment pods, total.

Lab Topology

Lab Device Requirements

Lab devices are part of the topology and users can interact with them either directly through the console or network. Basic Switch Pod Version 2 includes one router (R1) and two switches (S1 and S2).. The following tables depict the recommended devices. The equipment listed is derived from the official Academy spreadsheet CCNAConfigurationandPricingGuide.xls (August 2005).

Please note: compatibility with NETLAB_AE does not guarantee compatibility with the Academy labs.

Router R1

Recommended Models Ethernet Interfaces Required Serial Port Module

Cisco 1841 2 not required

Cisco 2801 2 not required

Cisco 2621XM 2 not required

Cisco 17xx router not supported

Recommended Models	Ethernet Interfaces Required	Serial Port Module
Cisco 1841	2	not required
Cisco 2801	2	not required
Cisco 2621XM	2	not required
Cisco 17xx	router not supported

Switches S1 and S2

Recommended Switch Models Description

WS-C2950-24 24 port, 10/100 autosensing, autonegotiating Catalyst Switch

WS-C2950T-24 24 10/100 ports w/ 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, Enhanced Image

Recommended Switch Models	Description
WS-C2950-24	24 port, 10/100 autosensing, autonegotiating Catalyst Switch
WS-C2950T-24	24 10/100 ports w/ 2 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, Enhanced Image

Router Interfaces

The NETLAB_AE interface name translation feature is supported on this pod type. This may influence the selection of modular interface cards and slot placement within the router. Please review the expected interface names for each router.

Virtual PC Support

Remote PCs are implemented by integrating with a separate VMware GSX server. Basic Switch Pod V2 supports 3 VMware GSX virtual machines. The NETLAB+ Remote PC Guide contains general information for setting up a VMware server.

Please note: only VMware GSX virtual machines are supported. Standalone PC's are not supported.

The following operating system choices are typical based on the curriculum. These choices are not mandatory; you can make substitutions provided:

VMware GSX supports the operating system (as a .guest.).
Your choices are compatible with the curriculum.

Virtual Machine Recommended O/S Functions

PC1a Windows XP Student PC, client activities

PC1b Windows XP Student PC, client activities

PC2 Windows XP Student PC, client activities

Virtual Machine	Recommended O/S	Functions
PC1a	Windows XP	Student PC, client activities
PC1b	Windows XP	Student PC, client activities
PC2	Windows XP	Student PC, client activities

Control Device Requirements

NETLAB_AE control devices provide internal connectivity, console access, and managed power. Control devices are dynamically managed by NETLAB_AE and are not accessible or configurable by end users.

Control Device Resource Quantity Required

Control Switch 4 Consecutive ports

Access Server 3 Lines

Switched Outlet Devices 3 Outlets

Control Device Resource	Quantity Required
Control Switch	4 Consecutive ports
Access Server	3 Lines
Switched Outlet Devices	3 Outlets

Control switch ports provide connectivity between devices in the pod. Basic Swich Pod Version 2 requires 4 consecutive ports on a control switch.

Access server lines provide console access to R1, S1, and S2. Basic Switch Pod Version 2 requires 3 async ports on an access server.

Switched outlets provide managed electrical power, allowing NETLAB_AE and users to turn lab equipment on and off. Basic Switch Pod Version 2 requires 3 outlets on a switched outlet device.

For More Information

Please refer to the Planning and Installation Guide