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Cisco Catalyst Center pros and cons

Vendor: Cisco
4.4 out of 5

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PROS

Cisco excels in network stability, especially in switching, DNA Center, and wireless.
VXLAN and Cisco Express Forwarding are standout features.
Extensive documentation is an advantage.
Availability and easy deployment are key features.
Cisco's industry-standard nature is a major benefit.

CONS

Overall management is limited to Cisco devices with a DNA license, specifically the Catalyst 9000 series.
The deployment process is complex.
Integration with other products is challenging due to proprietary protocols.
The solution is more expensive compared to alternatives.
Many licensing options are required, unlike other vendors where one license covers all features.
 

Cisco Catalyst Center Pros review quotes

Bharath _Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 13, 2024
Cisco performs well in the network space, especially in areas like switching, DNA Center, and wireless, where it is known for its stability.
NM
Sep 2, 2024
The integration of Cisco Catalyst Center is fine
CD
Jan 28, 2025
The best feature of Cisco is its industry-standard nature.
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Daniel Garcia Montes - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 17, 2025
There is a lot of documentation for the platform, which is an advantage.
reviewer2592675 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 11, 2024
The architecture and the way Cisco designs it, VXLAN and Cisco Express Forwarding are some of the features I like.
 

Cisco Catalyst Center Cons review quotes

Bharath _Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 13, 2024
The main drawback of Cisco Catalyst Center is that it can only manage and monitor Cisco devices with a DNA license, specifically the Catalyst 9000 series.
NM
Sep 2, 2024
The deployment process is pretty complex
CD
Jan 28, 2025
There should be tighter cohesion between the web-based GUI and the command line configuration.
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Daniel Garcia Montes - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 17, 2025
It is a little more expensive.
reviewer2592675 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 11, 2024
The only limitation is when integrating with other products due to Cisco's proprietary protocols.