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reviewer1365339 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network and Infrastructure Engineer at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
Real User
Easy to configure, good documentation, and the community support is helpful
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the ease of configuring a switch."
  • "Reducing the price would be an improvement."

What is our primary use case?

I am a network engineer and work primarily on Cisco products, including the Catalyst Switches.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the ease of configuring a switch. It gives you a lot of control.

The community support is good.

I am satisfied with the documentation that is provided by Cisco.

What needs improvement?

Reducing the price would be an improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Cisco Catalyst switches for the past year.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is definitely stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would say that this product is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

I have never used the Cisco technical support. The community support is pretty good and there are a lot of resources available online.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have not used networking products by another vendor.

How was the initial setup?

Catalyst switches are pretty easy to install. It takes between 20 and 30 minutes per switch.

What about the implementation team?

I am the only person who is maintaining the switches.

What other advice do I have?

This is a product that works find and I definitely recommend it. Interface-wise, it is pretty straightforward and I haven't had any issues with it.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
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reviewer1689987 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Operations Center Engineer at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Stable, simple to use, and the technical support is good, but the pricing could be better
Pros and Cons
    • "If they worked on lowering the price, they would be able to attract more customers."

    What is our primary use case?

    This solution is used to strengthen our connections, connect to the network, as a router to multiple systems, network management, and monitoring.

    What is most valuable?

    The configuration is the most valuable feature of this solution.

    It is easy to use.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been working with Cisco Catalyst Switches for one year.

    We are working with the 3750 series.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

     The stability of Cisco Catalyst Switches is good.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It's a scalable product.

    This solution is used by 1,000 customers.

    How are customer service and support?

    Technical support is good.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We use Cisco Routers as well as Huawei Routers, and Cisco Linksys.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup was straightforward. 

    The solution took them two and a half years to implement.

    What about the implementation team?

    We have a fiber team that handles solution maintenance and helps us with some technical issues.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The cost could be reduced.

    If they worked on lowering the price, they would be able to attract more customers.

    We are consultants who provide licensing to our clients.

    What other advice do I have?

    When I graduate, I will have improved my English and will be able to perform more tasks.

    I am in charge of the data while learning how to deploy this solution.

    I would rate Cisco Catalyst Switches a seven out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    IT Infrastructure Administrator at Concepcion Business Services Inc
    User
    Keeps our network connections in a healthy state
    Pros and Cons
    • "It helps keep our network connections in a healthy state."

      What is our primary use case?

      Our primary use is LAN and WAN links for our enterprise network. 

      Cisco Catalyst is used to connect all our WAN links to a central data center. 

      How has it helped my organization?

      • Low maintenance and very stable; not much of a problem. 
      • It helps keep our network connections in a healthy state. 

      What is most valuable?

      • VLAN
      • Routing capabilities and security features 
      • It can easily be enabled and used as need dictates. 

      For how long have I used the solution?

      One to three years.

      What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

      It has a very high cost, but understandably, due to its very good quality. This is the reason why some customers opt to buy cheaper brands with same/similar features.

      Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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      reviewer935562 - PeerSpot reviewer
      Senior Buyer at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
      Real User
      A stable and scalable solution which is easy to install
      Pros and Cons
      • "The solution is stable."
      • "The general price of the solution could be cheaper."

      What is our primary use case?

      I do not recall which version we are using. 

      We use the solution with our networks. 

      What needs improvement?

      The general price of the solution could be cheaper. 

      For how long have I used the solution?

      We have been using Cisco Catalyst Switches for around five years. 

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      The solution is stable. 

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      The solution is scalable. 

      How are customer service and support?

      I have not had contact with technical support. 

      Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

      We did not use other solutions prior to the one we are using at present. 

      How was the initial setup?

      The solution was easy to install it.

      This took around half a day. 

      What about the implementation team?

      Installation can be done on one's own. 

      We have two people responsible for the deployment and maintenance. 

      What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

      The general price of the solution could be cheaper.

      What other advice do I have?

      I would recommend this solution to others. 

      There are, perhaps, five users making use of the solution. 

      I rate Cisco Catalyst Switches as an eight out of ten. 

      Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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      reviewer1120785 - PeerSpot reviewer
      Network Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
      Real User
      Stable and scalable network switches with great technical support
      Pros and Cons
      • "I find their system throughput and Cisco support very useful."
      • "The price can definitely be lower."

      What is most valuable?

      I find their system throughput and Cisco support very useful.

      What needs improvement?

      The price can definitely be lower. I also think that a Combi Port should be added to the next release.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using Cisco Catalyst Switches for about two years. 

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      They're quite stable. Our Cisco Catalyst Switches have been working for many years. 

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      Cisco Catalyst Switches are very scalable.

      How are customer service and technical support?

      Technical support is great. 

      How was the initial setup?

      The initial setup is easy.

      What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

      The price can definitely be lower. I think the quality is much higher than the other LANs, but the price must be lower on this.

      What other advice do I have?

      On a scale from one to ten, I would give Cisco Catalyst Switches an eight.

      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

      On-premises
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