Cisco Catalyst Switches Reviews

We use this solution as a networking switch for a data center.

Overall top of the line solution.

The solution could be easy to use, you need a certificate to use it.

I have been using this solution for approximately ten years.

The solution is highly stable.

The solution is not able to scale because you would need to purchase more hardware.

Everybody in my organization is using the solution.

We have not needed to contact technical support because we are using managed services which gives us support when needed.

The installation and implementation are not easy.

We are using managed services for the implementation of the solution.

A normal deployment can take from one to two months. However, this depends on the size of the site.

There is a license required for the use of this solution and we pay annually.

I have evaluated Meraki switches which is an easier version of Cisco Catalyst Switches.

This solution is the best in the market but there are some limitations. I am moving to the Meraki solution because it is easier to use.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Cisco Catalyst Switches an eight out of ten.

We use this solution for provisioning.

We heavily use the SmartPort features. It has really helped us. The U.S. policies are handled by the auto SmartPort feature.

It's easy to use and easy to configure. It's easy to provision and plan ahead. 

They should make so that they let users know five to ten minutes before productivity is restored in the case of power loss. 

It's very stable. 

It is highly scalable. We have 120 users. It has high capabilities. We only require six or seven people for the maintenance. Cisco has guidelines for the maintenance that are straightforward. 

If I ask for any support, they're responsive. Their support is very good. We haven't had any problems.

The initial setup was very easy, not complex at all. 

It's very pricey. Compared to competitors, it's a lot more expensive. They should consider lowering the price for smaller organizations so that it's easier for them to afford. 

I would rate it an eight and a half out of ten. 

They should develop more customization features. It would make things easier for the engineers. 

1. Cisco 2960 catalysts switch has lots of security features (Port Security, block DHCP snooping, VLAN).
2. I can create a stack with multiple Cisco 2960 switch which improve availability
3. I can create a port channel by merging multiple port of multiple switches which help me transfer large amounts of data traffic between serveres and it also increases reliability if one switch port becomes damaged.
4. It provides PoE (Power over Ethernet) which helps me easily setup Cisco wireless AP and IP phones at any office location.
5. RSPAN (Remote Switch Port Analyzer) enables me to monitor network traffic flow with of NMS software.
6. VTP (VLAN Trunking Protocol) helps me to transfer VLAN configuration from one switch to multiple switches.

1. It does not provide any expansion slots so I cannot increase the number of ports.
2. If most of the switch ports get damaged than you have to replace the whole switch.

It is a nice product for enterprises and small businesses. It is a small switch with a lot of features.

We use Cisco Catalyst Switches to connect devices to a network.

I have been using Cisco Catalyst Switches for approximately 10 years.

The solution was stable 10 years ago, there is room for improvement in this area.

The solution highly scalable.

We have approximately 650 users using this solution in my organization.

The technical support experience has been mixed, it depends on the subject. There are occasions when we have a quick resolution and for others, there can be long discussions to receive a resolution.

The installation was not difficult for me but I have been working with these types of solutions for a long time. It could be difficult for those with limited experience.

We have a team of 10 engineers that do the implementation and maintenance of the solutions.

The cost of this solution could be less expensive, and we are on an annual license.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Cisco Catalyst Switches an eight out of ten.

These switches were provided by our internet provider and they are used as part of our network infrastructure.

These are a proven technology and I haven't had any problem with them.

We have been using Cisco Catalyst Switches for approximately four years.

This is a stable product.

I have not configured these switches before, so I'm not sure about the scalability.

We have between 60 and 100 users.

I have not been in contact with technical support for this product.

The Catalyst switches are all maintained by our vendors, so we don't have to concern ourselves with maintenance.

The pricing of these devices can be better.

Based on my experience, I can recommend these switches.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

I use Cisco Catalyst switches as part of the network infrastructure.

In the future, I would like to see better security for this product.

I have been working with Cisco Catalyst Switches for more than three years.

These switches are stable. I use both the switches and the access points.

I am satisfied with the Cisco support. There are a lot of resources out there.

This product is complex to install and it takes time to configure it.

I deployed it myself.

This is a product that I can recommend to others.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

I am a CMP and know the Cisco Catalyst Switches very well. We use them for connectivity.

The product is good, very stable.

Prices could always be lower.

I have been using Cisco Catalyst Switches for 12 years.

This solution is stable.

Cisco Catalyst Switches is very scalable.

The customer service and support is good, they answer on time and resolve any issues that I have

Being a CMP, the initial setup is easy for me.

Cisco is very reliable and I would recommend their products. I would rate the Catalyst Switches a 10 out of 10.

The solution has been issue-free.

The solution is scalable.

The stability of the product is good. We've had no problems whatsoever.

Overall, the pricing has been good.

Technical support is very helpful, even during implementation.

The initial setup is simple.

There are some models that can occasionally cause problems. If a particular switch is made for some specific use case or a particular environment, if you put that in other types of infrastructure or use cases, then you may face problems.

The licensing process could be a bit less complex.

We have dealt with the solution for about three years.

The stability has been good overall. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. The performance has been reliable. 

The scalability has been good. If a company needs to expand it, it can. However, you do need to have the right model, otherwise, you run into issues with scaling. 

We have 15 to 20 clients that use this product.

We have good technical people and an experienced technical team who can install those switches, and do a level of troubleshooting and escalations.

For five years, we've used Huawei. Three years ago we started with Cisco. This was mostly due to networking, as we don't have a team five years back. After that, we got the team specifically for networking and we started that with Huawei, and we got a very good response in the market. Unfortunately, due to the Chinese market, and all that stuff, that didn't last. That said, the customers who are using the technology, are still happy with the support as well as with the product.

We also occasionally use Aruba.

We didn't work with Juniper as an installation system integrator, however, we have with Cisco (including Nexus and Meraki) and Huawei, and we have had a very good experience. 

The initial setup is good. It is easy. If you know the commands, even basic commands, you can do the normal installation. If you want to go for V-LAN and other things, routing, et cetera, level three switches kind of installations, then you may need some time and knowledge. 

For deployment and maintenance, you need a minimum of two people. Three or four is also good if it is enterprise. There are some customers where we have to do installations at three or four sites simultaneously and we have to complete that within one or two days or within a specific downtime. If the network is down, everything is down. That is when you require multiple team members. Otherwise, if that is one site and one installation with one day's worth of downtime, with two people, you can do it easily.

Support is helpful in regard to the implementation process. My team didn't find any issues with installation.

The solution's pricing is pretty good. As far as whatever else is available in the market, for example, if you compared it to Aruba, Juniper, or other enterprise solutions, the pricing is reasonable.  

You do require licenses. There are some licenses that you need to procure separately. By default, the licensing process is good.

Everyone has their own licensing structure. With Cisco, once you do a setup two or three times, the process gets easier and the licensing gets clearer. Until then, licensing is a little bit tricky.

We do not use the solution in our office, however, as Test System Integrators, we have provided the solution.

I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten. It's been quite good overall.

I would recommend the solution to other users and companies.