Building a Rack
for the Internet Lab
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This webpage lists the
equipment requirements for the Internet Lab. We recommend to have one
set of equipment for every 15-20 students. The equipment can be placed
in a public computer lab (e.g., as used for programming assignments).
Contents:
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Overview of Equipment Needs
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Equipment Recommendations
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Price Estimates for a Rack
("Shopping List")
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Notes on Router Types
Also see the collection of comments
on the lab equipment posted here.
The recommended rack installation is
shown in the Figure. The cost for a rack is estimated at US-$
8,200 (used Cisco 2514) and US-$ 14,500 (new Cisco 2611XM).
![](building_a_rack_arquivos/rack-assemble.jpg)
The following two tables summarize
the equipment needs for a single Internet Lab rack. More details are
provided in the Section "Price Estimates for a Rack".
Qty.
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Equipment
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1
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19” equipment rack with 3 shelves
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4
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Cisco Routers (Cisco 2514, 2611,
2611XM, 2621, 2621XM, 7000, or 7010)
Required: IOS 12.0
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4
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Ethernet Hubs
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4
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PCs with Linux
Required: Linux Redhat 7.3 or later
Required: 1 CD Rom drive, 1 hard disk: 1 floppy
drive, 2 Ethernet NICs, 1 DB9 serial port
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1
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keyboard, mouse, monitor
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1
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KVM switch
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1
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UPS with min. 8 outlets (or surge
protectors)
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Qty.
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Cables
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16
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Ethernet (straight ) cables CAT5
with RJ45 connectors
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4
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Ethernet (rollover) cables
CAT5 with RJ45 connectors
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2
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WAN serial cable for Cisco routers
(Cisco DCE-to-DTE 60 pin serial cable)
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4
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Cable KVM to CPU cable kits
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8
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(not needed for Cisco 2611)
AUI to RJ-45 tansceiver
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4
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Serial cables and adapters (is
included with new routers as "Console Cable Kit")
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The following lists the pricing of a
rack. The listed vendors and prices are not endorsements. We cannot
be held responsible for the accuracy of the provided data. We recommend that you shop around for
alternative vendors and products before
purchasing equipment
Rack
with new Cisco 2611XM Routers
Approximate
Estimated Cost: US-$ 14,279.25 (updated Nov. 2004)
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Qty. |
Equipment |
Price
per
unit
(US-$)
|
Total
(US-$)
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Comments |
19'' Rack:
Company:
Milestek |
1 |
#50-70377 Milestek
19" Shell Rack (19"x72") |
140.95 |
140.95 |
This is a very basic rack. |
1 |
#50-70119 Milestek
Rack Base Cantilever Support Base |
67.95 |
67.95 |
3 |
#50-70121 Milestek Vented
Center-Mount Shelf 2 Rack Space |
50.95 |
152.85 |
Cisco
Routers: CDW |
4 |
Cisco
2611XM Dual Ethernet Modular Router
Part# CISCO2611XM |
1819.16
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7276.64
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The older 2611 model is also fine.
(Other models are 2621 or 2621XM. Note that the routers need to
have 2 Ethernet LAN ports
and at least 1 WIC port) |
4 |
2 port
Serial WAN Interface Card
Part# WIC-2T |
537.11 |
2148.44 |
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PCs
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4 |
2 Ghz Pentium 4, 256 MB RAM,
1 CD Rom drive, 1 hard disk: 1 floppy drive, 2 Ethernet cards, 1 DB9
serial port |
est. 600 |
est. 2400.00 |
Note: Only 1 keyboard, monitor, and
mouse is needed for all 4 PCs.
No need to purchase Windows operating system. |
1 |
Monitor (19" LCD flat panel),
Keyboard, Mouse |
est. 600.00 |
est. 600.00 |
LCD flat panel can be replaced by a
min. 17" CRT monitor. |
KVM
switch KVMSwitchesOnline
|
1 |
IOGEAR MiniView
SE 4-Port w/Cables (GCS84B)
Part #:GCS84B
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119.95
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119.95
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See
the comment on this link. |
UPS
CDW
|
1 |
APC
Smart-UPS 1500 USB
Uninterruptible Power Supply with 8 outlets
Part #: SUA1500 |
499.95 |
499.95
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UPS is not strictly necessary, but
surge protectors should be used. |
Ethernet
Hubs Netgear
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4 |
Netgear DS108 8 PORT 10/100 Mbps Dual Speed Hub
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65.95 |
263.80 |
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WAN
serial cable for Cisco routers Pro-Link LLC
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2 |
10 ft 26-pin to 26-pin Smart
Serial DTE - DCE M/M Crossover
cable
Cisco Part #: CAB-SS-2626X-10 |
$68.50 |
137.00
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Ethernet
cables
|
16 |
Straight Ethernet CAT5 (or better)
Cable with RJ45 connectors Gray 10ft |
est.5.00 |
80.00 |
|
4 |
Crossover Through Ethernet CAT5 (or
better) Cable with RJ45 connectors Red 10ft |
est.5.00 |
20.00 |
The crossover and straight cables
should have a different color |
Serial
cable (to connect PC and router) CDW
|
4 |
Cisco
Console Cable Kit for Cisco 2600 routers (Part number: ACS-2600ASYN)
(Includes an RJ-45 to RJ-45 rolled cable, one DB-25M
adaptor and one DB-9F adaptor)
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79.68
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318.72 |
Note: Newly purchased Cisco routers
have the "Console Cable Kit" included
The cost can be reduced to to approx. $10 by purchasing cables and
adaptors individually. |
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