Multi-Purpose Academy Pod - Quick Reference Page
This quick reference page provides a summary of the specifications
of this topology. For a complete reference including installation details,
please refer to the Multi-purpose Academy Pod Planning and Installation Guide 
CCNA Security labs require different console and enable secret password settings from other courses. Please review the information on enabling CCNA Security labs.
CCNP V6.0 TSHOOT labs require different console and enable secret password settings from other courses. Please review the information on enabling CCNPv6.0 TSHOOT labs.
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Planning and Installation Guide
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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.
Hardware compatibility with NETLAB+ does not guarantee the compatibility of labs. Please check the Academy curriculum, NDG pod guides, and lab support pages for specific hardware and IOS requirements.
The Multi-Purpose Academy Pod includes three routers (R1, R2 and R3) and three switches (S1, S2 and S3). The tables below indicate the recommended devices, based on the hardware lists provided by Cisco.
All NETLAB+ topologies with lab switches and Virtual Machines require additional switch configuration tasks for successful operation. The Multi-purpose Academy Pod requires switch configuration commands on control switch ports S1, S2 and S3.
The lab device requirements vary for the Multi-purpose Academy Pod, depending on whether you plan to use the pod for the CCNPv6.0 TSHOOT course.
Lab Device Requirements for CCNA Security, Discovery and Exploration
The lab device requirements in the section may be used if you plan to teach CCNA Security, Exploration and/or Discovery courses.
| Router / Switch |
Recommended Model(s)1 |
Minimum DRAM2 |
Minimum IOS |
Feature Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | Cisco 1841 | 192 MB | 12.4(20)T1 | Advanced IP Services |
| R2 | Cisco 1841 | 128 MB | 12.4(20)T1 | IP Base |
| R3 | Cisco 1841 | 192 MB | 12.4(20)T1 | Advanced IP Services |
| S1 | Cisco 2960 | LAN Base Image | ||
| S2 | Cisco 2960 | LAN Base Image | ||
| S3 | Cisco 2960 | LAN Base Image |
1Other router and switch models may be used. Please consult your Cisco NetAcad support contact for more information.
2DRAM memory requirements when used to support the CCNA Security course.
Lab Device Requirements for CCNPv6.0 TSHOOT
The information provided in this table is based on the specifications
of the beta release of CCNP v6.0 TSHOOT. This information is subject to change.
If the Multi-purpose Academy Pod (MAP) is built based on the CCNPv6.0 TSHOOT
lab device requirements specified in the table below, the pod may also be used
for CCNA Security, Discovery and Exploration.
| Router / Switch |
Recommended Model(s)1 |
Minimum DRAM2 |
Minimum IOS |
Feature Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | Cisco 1841 | 192 MB | 12.4(20)T1 | Advanced IP Services |
| R2 | Cisco 1841 | 192 MB | 12.4(20)T1 | Advanced IP Services |
| R3 | Cisco 1841 | 192 MB | 12.4(20)T1 | Advanced IP Services |
| S1 | Cisco 35603 | Catalyst 3560-24PS IP Services Image1 | ||
| S2 | Cisco 29604 | Catalyst 2960 24 10/100 + 2 1000BT LAN Base Image | ||
| S3 | Cisco 35603 | Catalyst 3560-24PS IP Services Image |
1Other router and switch models may be used. Please consult your Cisco NetAcad support contact for more information.
2DRAM memory requirements when used to support the CCNPv6.0 TSHOOT course.
3Cisco WS-C3560V2-24PS switches ("V2" models) do not respond to a console break signal, regardless of "enable break" setting, and therefore do not work with NETLAB+ automation (reference Cisco bug CSCsv92241). Although the bug was reported fixed, the problem still persists on the V2 models as of this writing. Workarounds: use WS-C3560-24PS (non-"V2" version) switches if available, or turn off automation by using the Generic Console Device setting.
4Cisco 2950T switches are not recommended for TSHOOT CCNPv6 curriculum labs. Missing commands in the IOS feature set prevent labs from functioning correctly and may result in incorrect behavior such as locking out the console port.
Router Interfaces
The NETLAB+ 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 3rd party virtualization products. The NETLAB+ documentation library includes several guides with extensive detail on the implementation of virtualization with your NETLAB+ system.
The following operating system choices are typical based on the curriculum. These choices are not mandatory; you can make substitutions provided that:
- Your choice of NETLAB+ supported virtualization product supports the operating system (as a guest).
- Your choices are compatible with the curriculum.
Only virtual machines are supported on this topology. Standalone PCs are not supported.
The Multi-Purpose Academy Pod supports three (3) virtual machines.
| Virtual Machine | Recommended O/S |
Functions | VLAN Offset1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC A | Windows XP | Student PC, client activities | +0 |
| PC B | Windows XP | Student PC, client activities | +1 |
| PC C | Windows XP | Student PC, client activities | +3 |
1See the planning and installation guide for details.
Control Device Requirements
Control devices provide internal connectivity, console access, and managed power. Control devices are dynamically managed by NETLAB+ and are not accessible or configurable by end users.
- Control switches provide connectivity between devices in the pod.
- Access server lines provide console connections to lab equipment.
- Switched outlets provide managed electrical power, allowing NETLAB+ and users to turn lab equipment on and off.
Control Device Requirements for the Multi-purpose Academy Pod
| Control Device Resource | Quantity Required |
|---|---|
| Control Switch | 8 Consecutive Ports |
| Access Server | 6 Lines |
| Switched Outlet Devices | 6 Outlets |
The Multi-Purpose Academy Pod requires 8 consecutive ports on a control switch.
The Multi-Purpose Academy Pod requires 6 async ports on an access server.
The Multi-Purpose Academy Pod requires 6 outlets on a switched outlet device.
For More Information
Please refer to the Multi-purpose Academy Pod Planning and Installation Guide