HCIA-Routing & Switching

Lab Environment Upgrade Guide

Version: 1.0

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Document Introduction
HCIA-Routing & Switching will be replaced by HCIA-Datacom certification by the end of 2021 due
to certification upgrade. This document provides guidance for setting up the HCIA-Datacom lab
based on the HCIA-Routing&Switching lab devices to reduce the device resource costs of partners.

Experiment Topology Comparison

Figure 1-1 HCIA-Routing&Switching Topology

 Figure 1-2 HCIA-Datacom Experiment Topology

Device Model Comparison

Item HCIA-Routing&Switching HCIA-Datacom

Model: AR2220E-S Model: AR651C
Router
Quantity: 4 (one console router) Quantity: 3 (without Console Router)
Model: S5731-H24T4XC
Quantity: 2
Model: S5720-36C-EI-AC
Switch Model: S5731-H24P4XC (PoE
Quantity: 5
supported)
Quantity: 2
Model: AirEngine5760-10
AP None
Quantity: 2

Upgrade Scheme

1） Key Points
Compared with HCIA-R&S, HCIA-Datacom adds the WLAN experiment. The following changes are
required:
WLAN-AC function implementation (two procurement solutions):
a) Two switches function as ACs to manage and control APs. Therefore, replace the two switches
with S5731-H24P4XC switches.
b) An independent AC is added. Huawei AC series products can be used. For details about the
deployment mode, see the HCIA-DATACOM experiment manual.
AP power supply (two procurement solutions):
a) If APs use PoE power supply, replace the two switches with PoE-capable switches, such as
S5731-H24P4XC.
b) The AP is powered by a power cable. Therefore, you need to purchase a dedicated plug for
connecting to the AP.
You need to pay attention to only the preceding two items.
(2) Procurement suggestions

Purchase of Procurement Other Replacement

Remarks
equipment quantity Devices
Any marketable router No additional
Router - - can meet the requirements procurement is
of the experiment. required.
The WLAN-AC function
Used for WLAN
Switch S5731-H24P4XC 2 and PoE power supply
tests.
must be supported.
PoE power supply must Used for WLAN
AP AirEngine5760-10 2
be supported. tests.
Common network cables, No additional
Ethernet
- - such as CAT5e cables, are procurement is
cable
sufficient. required.