Cmexpress7 lab setup

what could be your suggestion of a lab setup for learning cm7 express..
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Hello,
I have my CUCME 7x running on a 2801 router, with an AIM-CUE daughtercard for voicemail. I have a 3560 switch with PoE, and you can use any phone that the system supports. In my lab I have a couple of 7931's, some 7961's, and 7942's. It works like a charm.
Hope that helped, if so please rate.

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