Welcome to the second edition of our quarterly equipment update. The purpose of this update is to inform you of periodic changes to equipment and ordering processes that are not time sensitive. Time-sensitive changes will be communicated as necessary
Network Security Economy Bundle Revised
The Cisco 831 router, previously recommended in the Network Security
Economy Lab Equipment Bundle, has reached end-of-sale status. The revised economy
bundle includes the Cisco 871 Integrated Services Router (CISCO871-SEC-K9 and
the corresponding SMARTnet CON-SNT-CISCO871). The addition of this router enhances
the security features of the bundle. The Cisco 871 router delivers greater functionality
and increases the cost of the economy bundle in the United States by US$150.00,
or US$75.00 per router, after the Academy discount. Learn
more about the Cisco 871 router.
The lab configuration and pricing guide in the Course Catalog section on Academy Connection will be updated as soon as the platform infrastructure migration is complete. Until then, please contact SIGMAnet for Network Security equipment pricing information.
IP Telephony Learning Materials Equipment List Revised
Several items on the IP Telephony Learning Materials Equipment List
have recently been revised. Due to the likelihood of frequent changes to advanced
technology equipment, we are no longer including static pricing information
on the equipment list. Current pricing information can be obtained from your
equipment fulfillment partner, which is SIGMAnet in the United States.
Academies planning to purchase equipment to deliver the IP Telephony learning materials should download the revised IP Telephony Learning Materials Equipment List, which is located on the IP Telephony Discussion Board. Read a recent announcement for instructions on how to access the discussion board.
Leasing is Available for Academy Lab Equipment
Cisco Capital Finance provides leasing options for U.S. Cisco Networking
Academy Program customers through SIGMAnet.
If you are interested in leasing Cisco lab equipment, please contact SIGMAnet for a current quotation to be used as the basis for a Cisco Capital Finance lease quote.
After obtaining the quote from SIGMAnet, please contact Meredith Ebersole at Cisco Capital Finance to share the information and discuss the lease options available to your institution. Meredith can also be reached by phone at (720) 304-1069.