Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches vs Cisco Catalyst Switches comparison

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches vs. Cisco Catalyst Switches

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Categories and Ranking

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch L...

Ranking in LAN Switching

9th

Average Rating

8.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Cisco Catalyst Switches

Ranking in LAN Switching

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

173

Ranking in other categories

Ethernet Switches (7th), Data Center Networking (1st), AV Over IP Switching (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches is 3.1%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Catalyst Switches is 30.8%, down from 31.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

LAN Switching

Featured Reviews

Attila Gyalus

Owner at TeloNet

A customer expressed dissatisfaction with the color of the switches, preferring black over the current color, which is close to white. While the color is not a personal concern, my earlier preference was for all products to be extendable in one large stack since some equipment limits stacking to four elements instead of eight.

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SameerBali

Network Architect at Syriatel Mobile Telecom

Reliable and stable catalyst switch; can be easily installed

I like Cisco Catalyst Switches because most of the time, we can do what we want with the product. Cisco has good guidelines that enable us to implement anything, so we can have a multiple ability product on most of the network equipment worldwide. Cisco has communities or forums that help us implement more complicated areas in terms of network, so in addition, Cisco is not just a network equipment company, because they provide us most of the solutions, development, protocols, and new technologies, more than any other company in the world. I also like the availability of Cisco Catalyst Switches, including scalability and reliability. You can find all these in this product.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable feature is the ease of configuration."

"These OmniSwitches are very manageable and easy to configure."

"With Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches everything comes from one vendor. It operates very smoothly."

"One of the main advantages of the solution is that the configuration is straightforward, offering various configuration options through CLI or web interfaces. I'm satisfied with the customer service and support. The solution is good and people should know about it."

"OmniSwitch LAN Switches' performance is very good."

"I rate the technical support an eight or a nine out of ten. So far, they've been very professional and helpful, especially when we need to raise a case for any issue."

"I find their system throughput and Cisco support very useful."

"The stability and performance are extremely good."

"The solution is easy to implement and quick to deploy."

"The installation process is very straightforward."

"The warranty and continued firmware support are most valuable."

"In terms of technology, Cisco is the leader in everything. I'd rather buy a second-hand Cisco switch than a brand new switch from a competitor. They're that reliable and resilient."

"The solution is highly reliable."

"If we are providing a switching solution, it's not just switching, it's a whole solution with DNA. That is where the whole concept of Network Management and Network Assurance comes in. So Catalyst plays a big role in putting everything together and providing a whole solution to the customer."

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Cons

"There is no OEM support in India so RMAs need to be sent to France, which takes a long time if the hardware is faulty."

"I would like to see better third-party integration with third-party systems."

"There are some issues with the network firmware being deleted from the switches."

"A customer expressed dissatisfaction with the color of the switches, preferring black over the current color, which is close to white. While the color is not a personal concern, my earlier preference was for all products to be extendable in one large stack since some equipment limits stacking to four elements instead of eight."

"n general, the way the product is put together is not well done."

"I use the Cisco Catalyst Switches command-line interface(CLI) a lot out in the field, but there are some web interfaces features that are available that I haven't used very much. I'm more comfortable with the CLI, but the web interfaces are very lacking."

"The pricing needs improvement."

"In terms of performance, Juniper switches have a more user-friendly interface and more features than Cisco switches."

"The solution’s licensing could be improved."

"Pricing for this product is on the higher end, and is something that could be improved. Security could also be increased."

"Their price should be improved. They are a little bit expensive."

"The initial setup can be easier in cases where the policy and ruleset are complex."

"Cisco forces end-users to accept billing for some capabilities or services that they may not want."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"OmniSwitch LAN Switches are cheaper than Cisco's switches."

"The license is purchased one time only, it is a perpetual license with no renewal."

"The solution’s price is at a moderate level."

"The price is okay. It's comparable to similar switches."

"This is expensive, even when compared to competitors' products."

"We have a contract for service with this partner, meaning we don't purchase the license or equipment directly."

"We are on an annual license to use this solution and the price of the solution could be reduced. We have spent hundreds of thousands on our Wi-Fi network."

"Cisco Catalyst Switches are a bit expensive."

"There is a one-time license, but we pay for the smart net license every three years for support."

"The product is quite expensive."

"If you compare Cisco to other products, Cisco is more expensive. If you choose a 7000 series switch it will be a very pricy system. The support from Cisco is an additional service."

"I rate the overall product a six out of ten from a price perspective since it is an expensive tool."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

22%

Real Estate/Law Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Retailer

Educational Organization

62%

Computer Software Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches?

One of the main advantages of the solution is that the configuration is straightforward, offering various configuration options through CLI or web interfaces. I'm satisfied with the customer serv...

What needs improvement with Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches?

What is your primary use case for Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches?

We work with LAN switches.

Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?

Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...

What do you like most about Cisco Catalyst Switches?

We are a vendor for the healthcare sector, especially hospitals, and normally, we use a full Cisco solution for stability, especially for the stability of the Access Points and the security of swit...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Catalyst Switches?

Cisco Catalyst Switches are quite pricey.

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Also Known As

Alcatel Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches, OmniSwitch, OmniSwitch LAN Switches

Cisco Catalyst, Catalyst

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Overview

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Cisco Catalyst Switches are a reliable and scalable network switching and routing solution, focusing on VLANs and VLAN switching. They are used as access switches, distribution switches, and core switches in various environments, deployed on-premises, and used for long connections. The switches are easy to configure, install, and upgrade and offer good pricing.

The most valuable features include warranty and firmware support, stability, security, good performance, flexibility, etc. The Cisco Catalyst Switches have provided a stable solution for the organizations and are widely used, trusted, and well-known in the networking industry.

Sample Customers

Advocate Health Care, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lodi, Centre Hospitalier Carcassonne, Certis Cisco Security, China Tianchen Engineering Corporation Co. LTD, City of Frankfurt, Dongseo University

Afni, Anilana Hotels and Resorts, Baylor Scott & White Health, Beachbody, Bellevue, Del Papa Distributing, Explorer Pipeline, Mindtree, Omaha World Herald, Radio 538, Sony Corporation, Telecom Italia, Telenor Arena

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches vs. Cisco Catalyst Switches