This is a Server-based Home Lab for the new CCIE Security v6.1 Lab Exam.
Please click on the following Link to see the List of Requirements for the new version of the CCIE Security Lab Exam v6.1:
Equipment and Software Components List
This Lab is built on a Dell R620 Server w/ 256GB RAM (it supports up to 384GB) + 1TB SSD HD
It includes 2 x Ten-Core Processors.(Xeon E5-2660v2 or higher) with 40 vCPU's
This Server is running VMware ESXi 6.7 with a Permanent Enterprise License.
Although it's based on INE's Lab Topology (Inter Network Expert),
this CCIE Security Lab can be used with any other Lab Topology.
That's because in addition to INE's fixed Lab Topology,
this Lab also includes an EVE-NG VM
with several built-in Security Appliances (ASAv, FMCv, FTDv).
These are the main technical specifications of this CCIE Home Lab:
- 2 x Ten-Core Processors (Xeon E5-2660v2 or higher)
- 4 x Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces - 256GB RAM (can be upgraded to 384GB)
- 1TB SSD Hard Drive (can be upgraded to 2TB)
- VMware ESXi 6.7 Enterprise Version (Permanent License included)
- 10 Instances of the Cisco CSR-1000v Virtual Router with IOS XE version 17.3.2 - 21 Security Virtual Appliances (ISEv, WSAv, ESAv, FTDv, FMCv, ASAv, WLCv, etc.)
Note: Monitor is not included. A Monitor & Keyboard are needed to operate this Server.
CCIE Sec. v6.1 Lab Topology:
The Topology for CCIE Security Lab v6.1 is actually very similar to that of the previous version (v6).
But we've made some changes to the original Topology to incorporate the new Requirements
The Topology includes the following main components:
- 2 x Cisco ISEv (Identity Services Engine) version 3.0 - 2 x Cisco ISEv (Identity Services Engine) version 3.1 (two versions of ISE included)
- 2 x Cisco WSAv (Web Security Appliance) version 11.7.1.006 - 2 x Cisco ESAv (Email Security Appliance) version 11.1.0.069 - 2 x Cisco FTDv (Firepower Threat Defense) version 6.2.0-363 - 2 x Cisco FMCv (Firepower Mgmt.Center) version 6.2.1-342 - 2 x Cisco FTDv (Firepower Threat Defense) version 7.0.1-84 (two versions of FTD included)
- 2 x Cisco FMCv (Firepower Mgmt. Center) version 7.2.4-169 (two versions of FMC included)
- 4 x Cisco ASAv (Adaptive Security Appliances) version 9.10.1 - 1 x Cisco WLCv (Wireless LAN Controller) version 8.3.130.0 - 2 x Windows 2019 Servers (Test Servers)
- 11 x Cisco CSR1000v (Cloud Services Router) version version 17.3.2
Bonus: EVE-NG VM with some built-in Security Appliances (ASAv, FTDv, FMCv) also included
All these Virtual Devices are pre-installed and pre-configured in the Server.
Server Management:
Although you could Manage the Server with a single Management Station (PC or Laptop), it is recommended to have 2 separate PC's for Management purposes.
PC-1 is the standard Client-PC that all Servers need and it's also used for Out-of-Band Management.
PC-2 is the In-band Management PC. It's used to connect to the Management Interface of each Virtual Appliance.
Physical Topology:
INE's Topology for the CCIE Security Lab Exam requires some Physical Devices.
Please contact us for price/availability information of the Physical Appliances required for this Lab
Virtual Device Licenses:
Most Virtual Appliances come with a Trial/Demo License.
In most cases this Demo License can be reset by re-installing the Virtual Appliances.
The original installation Software is provided for that purpose.
A few Appliances and the ESXi Server itself do have a Permanent License though!
This is a summary of the Licenses for each Virtual Appliance:
- ISEv: 90-Day Trial License (it must be re-installed after 90 days)
- WLCv: 90-Day Trial License (it must be re-installed after 90 days)
- FTDv: 90-Day Trial License (it must be re-installed after 90 days)
- FMCv: 90-Day Trial License (it must be re-installed after 90 days)
- WSAv: 30-Day Trial License (it needs a new License after Trial Period)
- ESAv: 30-Day Trial License (it needs a new License after Trial Period)
- ESXi Server: Permanent Enterprise Version License! - Test Stations (Windows 2019 Server): 180-Day Evaluation License - ASAv: Lab Edition Mode (No License), but still fully functional. Data Rate limited to 100Kbps - CSR1000v: Lab Edition Mode (No License) but still fully functional. Data Rate limited to 2.5Mbps
Note about WSAv & ESAv Licenses:
- Demo Licenses for the WSAv & ESAv Appliances last for only 30 days. - After this 30-day period you'll need a new Demo License, which can be obtained from Cisco.
- You'll need to contact Cisco directly to obtain these Licenses.
Warranty:
Server is fully tested and therefore it's guaranteed to work.
If you experience any problems, we'll replace it!
Shipping:
Due to the complex nature of this item we need 3-4 days for processing (configuration and testing)
Typical Transit time is 2-5 business days via FedEx Ground (it depends on where you live)
Ground shipping fee applies to the Continental USA (lower 48 states) only.
Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii or to International destinations is also available.
But you need to ask for a shipping quote for any Orders outside the Continental USA.
