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

6.9

Number of Reviews

173

Ranking in other categories

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

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches is 3.4%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Catalyst Switches is 30.6%, down from 31.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

LAN Switching

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Kannan Venkatraman

Sales manager at Dyarco Technology W.L.L

Elements that are suited for the hospitality industry, easy to configure and has good technical support

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches have elements that are suited for the hospitality industry. For example, they want a phone, switches, routers, and WiFi, all from one vendor. As a result, they can provide all solutions. They don't want to approach different vendors, for support, maintenance, or any other activities. From a single vendor, or they can view the entire IT solution from any office, at any infrastructure setup. If you go with any other third-party, you would have to rely on different vendors and setups for each manufacturer. With Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches everything comes from one vendor. It operates very smoothly.

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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

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

"The product is stable, and it performs well."

"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."

"These are a proven technology and I haven't had any problem with them."

"The solution is beneficial for interconnecting POE telephones, computers, printers, and buffering networks."

"The CLI is pretty much the same across all switching and routing platforms from Cisco, making deployment of new switches, replacement of damaged equipment, or upgrades to newer platforms very easy."

"One of the most valuable features is the MatchBox Switch."

"A very expandable solution."

"The most important features are that Cisco is one of the most robust switches, it is easy to configure, and the documentation is pretty good."

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Cons

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

"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."

"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."

"We'd like Cisco to integrate with other solutions, including their own."

"The support team’s response and resolution time must be faster."

"The pricing needs improvement."

"Cisco is dedicated to providing their customers with the latest technology, but it comes with a price. It's expensive when compared to competitors' products."

"When users put Cisco Catalyst Switches in the same environment or infrastructure where other devices or products exist, like HPE, Aruba, and Ubiquiti, it doesn't work properly."

"If we have a major problem, fixing it takes two or three days and six to eight engineers from Cisco. When they escalate a ticket, it goes through too many levels. Every time the issue is passed along to a new person at Cisco support, they ask the same questions repeatedly."

"The prices are high. It's more expensive than other similar options."

"They need to simplify the Web GUI and make it easier to use, and more intuitive for the users."

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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."

"Cisco switches are expensive. Their price range is based not only on what the product does but also the name in the industry. They are good at what they do. If you need a better product, there are other lineups available."

"There is a license required for the use of this solution and we pay annually."

"Try to buy everything you need in bulk purchases and ask Cisco for volume discounts."

"The price should go down instead of up. "

"Cisco Catalyst Switches is a very expensive solution."

"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."

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

"I rate the product price a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

20%

Real Estate/Law Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Educational Organization

64%

Computer Software Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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?

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 preferen...

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