CiscoPro vs Cisco (white or black)

[rburke]

Hey everyone,

Right now I'm working on my CCNA, and I have the oppurtunity two get 2 CiscoPro 2514 IOS 12.x.x with all accessories for $900. Or get 2 Cisco 2514 IOS 12.x.x with all accessories for $1000. I want to setup one of them as a router for my cable modem, but other than that they are going to be used for training for CCNA/CCNP. What do you all recommend? And what is the differnece between the CiscoPro and Cisco.....
Thanks,

burke

 

[rburke]

Does anyone know anything about this????????? It is urgent, and I don't want to miss the oppurtunity!!!!! PLEASE POST SOMETHING!!!! Thanks,

burke

 

[CCIEWANNABE]

Ciscopro is the better deal. The study abilities and resale value should be enough of a selling point. The wan interfaces and the Protocol support is a big Plus. Your getting an excellent deal with the CisocPro version. Route once; switch many

 

[BuckWeet]

I wouldn't touch the CiscoPro's, you're limited on software, and plus they don't have the value that the real Cisco's do..


BuckWeet

 

[rburke]

Thanks,

But what is the real difference between the black Cisco and the CiscoPro? Is it in processor power/PPS/earlier hardware versions? I'm just wondering because I can never find anything on them. If someone could let me know I'd appreciate it. Thanks,

burke

 

[ak8899]

The CiscoPro had less memory and a special IOS with limited capabilities. CiscoPro sales has been stopped a long time ago, as far as I remember there has never been a CiscoPro IOS v12.x. So these boxes have probably been upgraded to a 'normal' IOS.
If possible, compare the IOS image and amount of Flash/DRAM installed.
Personally, I would go for the black, because it's only a $100 difference.


regards,
Alain
CCDA/CCNA
..running Novell since v2.0..