Cisco Voice Home Lab

Hello,
I was wondering what would be needed to set up a basic Voice lab for home. I have a lab currently of 1 2610, 12 2500's, 1 4000. A 2950 switch, and a Catalyst 5000 switch.
I know I would need atleast two IP Phones, 7960 or 7940's. Would a Cisco 2620 with one FXO and one FXS vic cards be a good gateway? What would I need to run CCM or Cisco CME. Can I run Call Manager express on the 2620?
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks again!!
Scott

You can run CME on a 2620XM. See the following site for specific platform informaiton for CME version 3.4.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps4625/prod_installation_guide09186a008055677f.html
Hope this helps.
Steve

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