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Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches vs Cisco Catalyst Switches comparison

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Cisco are both solutions in the LAN Switching category. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.0, while Cisco is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.4. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise holds a 3.3% mindshare in LS, compared to Cisco’s 30.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Cisco users who would recommend it.
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100% willing to recommend
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95% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches and Cisco Catalyst Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch L...
Ranking in LAN Switching
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
6
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
175
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (7th), Data Center Networking (1st), AV Over IP Switching (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches is 3.3%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Catalyst Switches is 30.2%, down from 31.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Kannan Venkatraman - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Joshua Odunsi - PeerSpot reviewer
Ensures efficient performance and supports network growth with optimal speed
Catalyst Switches are efficient and swift, which is valuable for my organization. I experience optimal speed and effective configuration, making them stand out compared to other switches. The PoE switches offer more ports on SFP, and it is efficient in use. Overall, the switches provide me with the value I expect in terms of speed and efficiency.
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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

"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."
"These OmniSwitches are very manageable and easy to configure."
"OmniSwitch LAN Switches' performance is very good."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of configuration."
"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."
"It is very reliable."
"We can have multiple Cisco switches, like seven or eight, on a stack for 300 users. So it is highly scalable and easy to manage."
"The ability to configure throughput is very flexible and improved the performance of our systems."
"Cisco Catalyst Switches are very stable."
"One of the most valuable features is the MatchBox Switch."
"One good feature is UPOE. Another is having a built-in controller, the customer doesn't have to ask for another controller. For example, you get a built-in controller with the C650. And two-port is one of the premium factors from Cisco."
"Customer support answers on time and resolve any issues I have."
"There is a lot of improvement in the network segment after replacing the older switches. I have not seen any kind of issue with these switches since deployment. They are pretty much stable."
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Cons

"n general, the way the product is put together is not well done."
"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."
"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 are some issues with the network firmware being deleted from the switches."
"I would like to see better third-party integration with third-party systems."
"The technical response could be faster in the future."
"We have configurations for port channels between two facilities, and we cannot communicate between these two buildings. An SFP configuration uses one wire to send and receive the signal. It's opt-in. We cannot use it after the upgrade. What can we do in this situation? We already bought it."
"Their price should be cheaper. We lose a lot of work because of the price that they have."
"The configuration options on the Cisco Commerce website could be more efficient."
"I would like to see better compatibility between Cisco and other vendors."
"If they worked on lowering the price, they would be able to attract more customers."
"We would like the solution to be more stable."
"The licensing process should be back to how it was before. Now, you have to register online, and it makes staging a bit trickier."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is okay. It's comparable to similar switches."
"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."
"Cisco Catalyst Switches is a very expensive solution."
"The general price of the solution could be cheaper."
"I rate the product price a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."
"I cannot say that the pricing is reasonable because it's a little above our expectations. If we consider the recent price increases, it is not acceptable anymore."
"We have a contract for service with this partner, meaning we don't purchase the license or equipment directly."
"Catalyst is very expensive."
"You don't have to pay any additional costs while using the product."
"The pricing of these devices can be better."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
18%
Real Estate/Law Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Educational Organization
66%
Computer Software Company
6%
Government
3%
Financial Services Firm
3%
 

Company Size

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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...
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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...
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What is your primary use case for Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches?
We work with LAN switches.
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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 ...
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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...
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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
 

Overview

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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

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.

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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
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