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Brocade VCS [EOL] vs Cisco Catalyst Switches comparison

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We performed a comparison between Brocade VCS [EOL] and Cisco Catalyst Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Brocade VCS [EOL]
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
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Cisco Catalyst Switches
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.3
Number of Reviews
173
Ranking in other categories
LAN Switching (1st), Ethernet Switches (7th), Data Center Networking (1st), AV Over IP Switching (1st)
 

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SameerBali - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 2, 2022
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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"The cost of a license before COVID and before the lockdown was approximately three lakh 70,000 in Indian Rupees. After this COVID situation, the cost has gone down to two lakh 46,000 rupees."
"Cisco products are not that cheap."
"Licensing is on a yearly basis. We usually spend up to $20,000."
"The pricing is on the high end."
"It's expensive."
"The product is quite expensive."
"The pricing should be improved."
"There is a license required for the use of this solution and we pay annually."
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Educational Organization
60%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
4%
Manufacturing Company
3%
 

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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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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?
The solution is cheap.
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Cisco Catalyst, Catalyst
 

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Overview

Brocade VCS fabric technology helps organization create efficient data center networks that just works. Ethernet fabric built using Brocade VCS fabric technology provides unmatched automation, scalability, efficiency, and VM awareness compared to traditional network architecture and competitive fabric offerings. VCS helps eliminate many of the limitations of traditional Ethernet networks in the data center.

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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