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reviewer1386447 - PeerSpot reviewer
Member of Technical Staff at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Straightforward to set up and has a stable basic feature set
Pros and Cons
  • "We only use the basic features and we find that it works well."
  • "The NX-API REST is not very good and should be improved."

What is our primary use case?

connect our servers

How has it helped my organization?

with stable switches, we can focus on our own products.

What is most valuable?

We only use the basic features, like VLAN, Spanning tree, we find that it works well.

What needs improvement?

REST API should be first priority than traditional CLI.

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For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Cisco Nexus switches for quite some time.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I think that stability is pretty good.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I am not sure how well this product scales. Everybody in our company uses it.

How are customer service and support?

I have not spoken with the support team.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We have been using Cisco Ethernet switches since day one.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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it_user1020 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Data Center at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Cisco 3560X delivers outstanding performance, manageability and reliability. Specialized skills are required for configuring them, so make sure to have someone around during implementation.

Valuable Features:

Cisco Ethernet Switches bring outstanding performance and manageability. We have been using ethernet switches from various vendors like 3Com, Allied Telesis, LInksys and HP before we bought our Cisco ethernet switches as part of our network equipment upgrade project.The results after switching our core networking devices with Cisco switches and routers was undeniable. Network performance improved tremendously, as large file transfers completed faster than before. Intranet web applications also benefited from the improved network speed.While Cisco ethernet switches usually cost a lot more than other comparable devices from other manufacturers, the value of your investment on Cisco does not there. We were also able to acquire the CNAP equipment bundle at a massively discounted rate.

Room for Improvement:

Set-up and configuration of Cisco ethernet switches can be a daunting task, and you need someone experienced with configuring Cisco devices for this task. Configuring a Cisco switch via CLI can be a daunting task for others.If you invest on Cisco switches and use their propriety technology, be prepared for the cost implications and vendor lock-in for the foreseeable future. If these are not problems for your company then the choice is easy.

Other Advice:

Overall, Cisco Ethernet Switches are highly recommended. They really improve overall network performance and gives you the peace of mind you deserve. Just be sure to have someone very knowledgeable about configuring Cisco devices on-hand to help you with the configuration and network set-up.
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it_user2877 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user2877IT Administrator at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Vendor

We have this L3 switch in our network and it does an amazing job functioning as a separator of our Voice and Data networks with the help of VLAN's.

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Junior Network Engineer at Easy Systems
Real User
Is stable, scalable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "The performance of Cisco Ethernet Switches is better."
  • "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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it_user1143 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Manager at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Cisco Catalyst 3560G - Reliable switches with exceptional performance

Valuable Features:

Catalyst 3560G is a full duplex and supports layer 3 switching, which provides you with a lot of configuration options.Switch combines power over Ethernet (POE) capability with 10/100/1000BaseT interface / ports for maximum productivity.High performance IP routing, advanced QoS, and access control lists.Very stable switch. We use them as core switches at some of our locations and we never had any issues.

Room for Improvement:

Costly as compared to other brands, but with Cisco you definitely get reliability.

Other Advice:

Cisco Catalyst 3560 is a series of enterprise-class switches with a fixed-configuration. These switches include power over Ethernet (POE), Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet configurations, and are suitable for small enterprise LAN access or branch-office environments.
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Director at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Reseller
Flexible, easy to use, and is scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "I have found the solution to have good scalability. Cisco is the pioneers on switching technology, they are very good."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use the solution for LAN connectivity.

    What is most valuable?

    I have found it to be very flexible and easy to use. Overall less hassle to operate.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using the solution for almost 25 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?

    I have found the solution to have good scalability. Cisco is the pioneers on switching technology, they are very good. There are approximately 2,500 users using the solution.

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation is easy.

    What about the implementation team?

    We are currently doing the deployment remotely due to the covid pandemic. We can also do multiple devices at once. 

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

    The cost of this solution is expensive. However, it is not difficult to sell the product.

    What other advice do I have?

    I recommend this solution.

    I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a nine out of 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: Reseller
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    reviewer955029 - PeerSpot reviewer
    CTO at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
    Real User
    It's for industry products, so it's easy to use
    Pros and Cons
    • "It's for industry products, so it's easy to use."
    • "I haven't heard from my engineers that they said it's excellent."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use it for the local area network.

    What is most valuable?

    It's for industry products, so it's easy to use. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using this solution for over ten years. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The stability is quite good. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We don't have much of a demand to significantly increase the workload on network switch so we don't experience any scalability issues. 

    How are customer service and technical support?

    Their technical support is good. 

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup was not complex. It took a few days. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I would rate it an eight out of ten. I haven't heard from my engineers that they said it's excellent but of course, I didn't hear them say that there are too many problems. That's why I rated it an eight.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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