From: Brad Ellis (brad@ccbootcamp.com)
Date: Tue Sep 26 2006 - 12:29:07 ART
Okay, this is getting stupid. The 3550s are EOL. They are REPLACING the
3550s with 3560s! YES! They are replacing them!!!
http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/ccie/announcements/index.html
------------------- READ CAREFULLY----------------
13 July 2006
Change to CCIE R&S Lab Equipment and IOS
Effective November 13, 2006, CCIE Routing and Switching labs will
begin replacing the Catalyst 3550 by introducing the Cisco Catalyst 3560
Series enterprise-class switches.
All CCIE R&S candidates taking exams on or after that date should be
familiar with the new switches and associated IOS, although installation of
the new equipment will take place over several months and some candidates
may not see the new equipment in their exams right away. No changes are
being made to the lab exam blueprint at this time and candidates should
continue to refer to the existing CCIE R&S Lab Exam Blueprint for exam
topics.
For additional details, see R&S Lab Equipment and IOS Versions on the
CCIE website.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Once and for all, YES they are replacing them. I have confirmed this with
my "sources" as well. Say good-bye to the 3550s. They will be disappearing
from other exams as well - announcement forthcoming.
thanks,
Brad Ellis
CCIE#5796 (R&S / Security)
CCSI#30482
brad@ccbootcamp.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Darby Weaver" <darbyweaver@yahoo.com>
To: <groupstudy@cconlinelabs.com>; "Fletcher, Duane"
<Duane.Fletcher@morganstanley.com>; "Scott Morris" <swm@emanon.com>; "Gavin
Lawson" <GavinL@titan.net.au>; <ccielab@groupstudy.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 7:46 AM
Subject: RE: Cisco 3550's are not being removed from the LAB
[bcc][faked-from]
> Remember, just as in the IOS for the Routers...
>
> The newest version of HW or IOS may be the platform
> but this does not mean all or even any of the newer
> features will even be on any particular lab...
>
> Likely they will be staggered and the core topics will
> likely still be the core topics...
>
> Best bet is be prepared...
>
> Wise guys learn the philosophy of the exam and its
> practical application...
>
>
>
> --- Tony Schaffran <groupstudy@cconlinelabs.com>
> wrote:
>
>> No worries.
>>
>> Because there are not many significant differences
>> between the 3550 and 3560
>> switches running 12.2, I feel this is a chess move
>> for newer versions of IOS
>> to come probably sometime early next year.
>>
>>
>>
>> Tony Schaffran
>> Network Analyst
>> CCIE #11071
>> CCNP, CCNA, CCDA,
>> NNCDS, NNCSS, CNE, MCSE
>>
>> www.cconlinelabs.com
>> Your #1 choice for online Cisco rack rentals.
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Fletcher, Duane
>> [mailto:Duane.Fletcher@morganstanley.com]
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 7:21 AM
>> To: groupstudy@cconlinelabs.com; Scott Morris; Darby
>> Weaver; Gavin Lawson;
>> ccielab@groupstudy.com
>> Subject: RE: Cisco 3550's are not being removed from
>> the LAB
>>
>>
>> Thanks the key word here is "replacing". I'm sorry
>> to keep dragging
>> this thread on. I finally got my hands on a pair of
>> 3560's, and this is
>> causing me to stress a bit.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Tony Schaffran
>> [mailto:groupstudy@cconlinelabs.com]
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 10:07 AM
>> To: Fletcher, Duane; 'Scott Morris'; 'Darby Weaver';
>> 'Gavin Lawson';
>> ccielab@groupstudy.com
>> Subject: RE: Cisco 3550's are not being removed from
>> the LAB
>>
>> Here is what the web site states.
>>
>>
> http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/ccie/announcements/index.html
>>
>> Effective November 13th, the R&S labs will begin
>> replacing the 3550's.
>>
>> Tony Schaffran
>> Network Analyst
>> CCIE #11071
>> CCNP, CCNA, CCDA,
>> NNCDS, NNCSS, CNE, MCSE
>>
>> www.cconlinelabs.com
>> Your #1 choice for online Cisco rack rentals.
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nobody@groupstudy.com
>> [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
>> Fletcher, Duane
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 6:56 AM
>> To: Scott Morris; Darby Weaver; Gavin Lawson;
>> ccielab@groupstudy.com
>> Subject: RE: Cisco 3550's are not being removed from
>> the LAB
>>
>>
>> Is this excepted to start in November?
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nobody@groupstudy.com
>> [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
>> Scott Morris
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 9:20 AM
>> To: 'Darby Weaver'; 'Gavin Lawson';
>> ccielab@groupstudy.com
>> Subject: RE: Cisco 3550's are not being removed from
>> the LAB
>>
>> Personally I thought the NM-16ESw would be the next
>> thing added, but the
>> proctors chose the 3560's instead. :)
>>
>> But yup, 4 switches now. Means more excitement with
>> spanning tree!
>>
>>
>> Scott Morris, CCIE4 (R&S/ISP-Dial/Security/Service
>> Provider) #4713,
>> JNCIE #153, CISSP, et al.
>> CCSI/JNCI-M/JNCI-J
>> IPExpert VP - Curriculum Development
>> IPExpert Sr. Technical Instructor
>> smorris@ipexpert.com
>> http://www.ipexpert.com
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nobody@groupstudy.com
>> [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
>> Darby Weaver
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 3:57 AM
>> To: Gavin Lawson; ccielab@groupstudy.com
>> Subject: Re: Cisco 3550's are not being removed from
>> the LAB
>>
>> Now that is very interesting.
>>
>> I also wonder about the NN-16ESW Modules and what
>> their role will be if
>> any.
>>
>> Imagine up to 6 switches in the lab along with 6
>> routers.
>>
>> Also think of the possiblities of replacing or
>> adding MPLS in addition
>> to Frame Relay.
>>
>> Now throw in a dash of Wireless and we have some
>> interesting new twist.
>>
>>
>>
>> --- Gavin Lawson <GavinL@titan.net.au> wrote:
>>
>> > I have talked to one of the Proctors yesterday @
>> Cisco Networkers
>> > Australia.
>> >
>> > He informed me that 2 x 3560's are being added, as
>> has been mentioned
>> > on this list before and announced by cisco.
>> > BUT one assumtion that I made was that the 3550's
>> were being replaced
>> > by the 3560's.
>> > He tells me that the 2 x 3550's are also staying
>> :-)
>> >
>> > This will increase the number of switches on the
>> Lab to 4.
>> >
>> > GL
>> >
>> >
>>
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