The original post: /r/homelab by /u/Both-Pop237 on 2025-02-20 02:36:35.

Hi all

I am a beginner trying to enter this networking field. Currently I am preparing for my CCNA. I decided to build my own physical lab in parallel to working on PT, GNS3 and CML.

My main question is the physical lab which I will build won’t be powered on 24 x 7. I will power it on when I sit down for study daily. So is this repeated power on / off cycle can damage the router and switches…?

If it is please suggest a solution to keep my lab equipment safe with minimum amount of investment possible.

Please help

Thank you all Wish you all a very good day