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IT support network at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Jan 6, 2022
Good features, performance, and reliability
Pros and Cons
  • "Its performance and reliability are valuable."
  • "Cisco is the best for our company."
  • "Its management should be improved."
  • "Its management should be improved. It is not easy to scale."

What is our primary use case?

I am using it for core data infrastructure. I am using model 9600. 

What is most valuable?

Its performance and reliability are valuable.

What needs improvement?

Its management should be improved. 

It is not easy to scale.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for seven years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is not easy to scale. We have between 1,000 to 2,000 users.

How are customer service and support?

I have not interacted with them. We have a contractor for support.

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

We also have Surecom and NETGEAR, but Cisco comes under a different class. They differ in price. Cisco is the best for our company. 

How was the initial setup?

Its initial setup is simple. The deployment duration can take 10 to 30 minutes depending on the model.

What about the implementation team?

We deployed it internally.

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

It is expensive. There are additional costs besides the license cost.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend it for its features and reliability. I would rate it an eight out of 10.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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it_user1724853 - PeerSpot reviewer
ADM at a mining and metals company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Dec 8, 2021
Stable and long-lasting solution, the best for harsh environments.
Pros and Cons
  • "Very stable solution with a very low failure rate."
  • "Because the failure rate is so low and the product lasts for so long, the ROI is high."
  • "Very highly priced in comparison to other similar products."
  • "Cisco switches are very highly-priced in comparison to other similar products."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case is in a balance network across my company.

How has it helped my organization?

These switches are very reliable in the long term, so we don't have to worry about failures.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for thirty-one years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a very stable solution with a very low failure rate - only about one in a hundred of these switches will fail over a ten-year period.

How are customer service and support?

I haven't had any issues with Cisco technical support.

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

I have previously used D-Link but remained with Cisco due to its reliability.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward.

What was our ROI?

Because the failure rate is so low and the product lasts for so long, the ROI is high.

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

Cisco switches are very highly-priced in comparison to other similar products.

What other advice do I have?

There is no better product than this for use in harsh environments. I would rate this solution as nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Founder/Managing Director at Microtel Netlinks Pvt. Ltd.
Reseller
Jul 25, 2021
Good support, good brand, and has all the features
Pros and Cons
  • "The brand name and the service support by Cisco are most valuable."
  • "It is the best product; I would advise others to go for it, because all the features are there and in other switches some features are missing, but Cisco provides all the required features."
  • "In terms of features, all features are there. I can't find anything new that needs to be added. Its price, however, is a bit higher than other brands and can be improved."
  • "Its price is a bit higher than other brands. Indian customers are price-conscious. They should improve its price."

What is our primary use case?

We work for our customers. Our clients are small, medium, and enterprise companies.

What is most valuable?

The brand name and the service support by Cisco are most valuable.

What needs improvement?

In terms of features, all features are there. I can't find anything new that needs to be added. Its price, however, is a bit higher than other brands and can be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for 20 years.

How are customer service and technical support?

Their technical support is very good.

How was the initial setup?

I have been working for 20 years, so I find it easy.

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

Its price is a bit higher than other brands. Indian customers are price-conscious. They should improve its price.

What other advice do I have?

It is the best product. I would advise others to go for it. All the features are there. In other switches, some features are missing, but Cisco provides all the required features.

I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a 10 out of 10. 

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner
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Science Technician at a government with 201-500 employees
Real User
Jul 15, 2021
Secure, high performance, and good technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution's valuable features are the speed of network transfer, it can transfer four to six gigabits per second."
  • "The solution's valuable features are the speed of network transfer, it can transfer four to six gigabits per second, and we found it to be secure."
  • "The installation is difficult and requires further training documentations."
  • "The installation is difficult and requires further training documentations."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution as a networking switch.

What is most valuable?

The solution's valuable features are the speed of network transfer, it can transfer four to six gigabits per second. Additionally, we found it to be secure.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Cisco Ethernet Switches for approximately eight years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I find the solution to be stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of the solution is good. 

I am the only one in my organization using the solution.

How are customer service and technical support?

I have little experience with the solutions technical support and I am satisfied with it.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is difficult and requires further training documentations. I can configure it alone with some supervision.  

What about the implementation team?

For the deployment of the solution, we were aided by consultants, and no other technical team is needed for the maintenance. 

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

The solution does not require a license. However, it is expensive and the price could improve. 

What other advice do I have?

I recommend the solution to others.

I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Junior Network Engineer at Easy Systems
Real User
Jun 19, 2021
Is stable, scalable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "The performance of Cisco Ethernet Switches is better."
  • "The performance of Cisco Ethernet Switches is better; it is stable and scalable as well, and it is easy to install."
  • "Cisco Ethernet Switches is a very expensive solution."
  • "Cisco Ethernet Switches is a very expensive solution."

What is our primary use case?

I use it for plug-ins, wireless, and WiFi, and to use the Cisco controller.

What is most valuable?

The performance of Cisco Ethernet Switches is better.

It is stable and scalable as well.

It is easy to install.

What needs improvement?

The price could be improved. Cisco Ethernet Switches is a very expensive solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been working with this solution for 20 years.

We have 20 customers who use it.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support has been good.

How was the initial setup?

It's very easy to install; it took about half an hour.

What about the implementation team?

I implemented it myself.

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

It is a very expensive solution.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Cisco Ethernet Switches and rate it at eight on a scale from one to ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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Solution Architect - Presale at BESTCOMP GROUP
Real User
Jun 16, 2021
High performance, stable, and installation easy
Pros and Cons
  • "This solution is overall a high-grade solution compared to others."
  • "This solution is overall a high-grade solution compared to others."
  • "There could be an improvement in the licensing by reducing the price of the different types, such as essential, advantage, and premium."
  • "The price of this solution is high. There could be an improvement in the licensing by reducing the price of the different types, such as essential, advantage, and premium."

What is our primary use case?

This solution is used as a networking switch for my customers.

What is most valuable?

This solution is overall a high-grade solution compared to others.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for approximately 16 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

My customers are satisfied with the stability of the solution when they are using DNA architecture, otherwise, they are not.

How was the initial setup?

I am an engineer and I think that the initial setup was not difficult. However, if you are going to build DNA architecture in this case, it is difficult because to build an operational DMI network architecture, the customer must have a CCI engineer.

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

The price of this solution is high. 

There could be an improvement in the licensing by reducing the price of the different types, such as essential, advantage, and premium.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have evaluated HP and other solutions.

What other advice do I have?

My advice is there are other options than Cisco solutions.

I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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System Engineer at compulink Systems
Reseller
Jun 3, 2021
Stable ethernet switches
Pros and Cons
  • "Cisco Ethernet Switches are stable."
  • "We use Cisco Ethernet Switches for local area networks in banks."
  • "Cisco is not user-friendly. It would be best if you had a technical expert. The graphical user interface is more like a command line, and most functionalities are on the command line."
  • "Cisco is not user-friendly. It would be best if you had a technical expert."

What is our primary use case?

We use Cisco Ethernet Switches for local area networks in banks.

What is most valuable?

Cisco Ethernet Switches are stable. 

What needs improvement?

Cisco is not user-friendly. It would be best if you had a technical expert. The graphical user interface is more like a command line, and most functionalities are on the command line.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Cisco Ethernet Switches for two and a half years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's a stable solution.

How are customer service and technical support?

I am satisfied with it.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward, but it takes a long time to implement and deploy these switches. 

What other advice do I have?

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Cisco Ethernet Switches a nine.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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it_user1581096 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Expert at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
May 28, 2021
Easy to use, good performance, but priced high
Pros and Cons
  • "The main features of this solution are performance and ease of use."
  • "The main features of this solution are performance and ease of use."
  • "There is a license required for this solution and the price could be better."

What is our primary use case?

I use this solution as a network switch and I provide service to the switches to my customers.

What is most valuable?

The main features of this solution are performance and ease of use.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for approximately 20 years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have some clients with approximately 1,600 users using the solution.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward. You can configure most switches in approximately 45 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I have done many implementations of the solution. We have an engineer and a technician that does the maintenance for this solution.  

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

There is a license required for this solution and the price could be better.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a seven out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Integrator
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