We use these switches outdoors.
IT PM at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Suitable for handling extreme temperatures, but the price could be better
Pros and Cons
- "It's got one feature, and that's handling extreme temperatures."
- "They should be cheaper."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
It's got one feature, and that's handling extreme temperatures. Everything else is alright, and we buy them because they're suitable for extreme temperatures.
What needs improvement?
They should be cheaper.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Catalyst Rugged Series Switches for 15 years.
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How are customer service and support?
Technical support is good.
How was the initial setup?
It's easy to install these switches. It takes about half an hour to implement one switch.
What about the implementation team?
We do it ourselves, and we use consultants and integrators.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It's overpriced and should be cheaper.
What other advice do I have?
I wouldn't recommend this product because it's overpriced.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Cisco Catalyst Switches a four.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Network and Infrastructure Engineer at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
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.
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 technical 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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IT Infrastructure Administrator at Concepcion Business Services Inc
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.
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Senior Buyer at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
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.
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Network Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
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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