Cisco Catalyst Switches vs Enterasys Campus LAN Switches comparison

Cisco and Extreme are both solutions in the LAN Switching category. Cisco is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.4, while Extreme is ranked #10 with an average rating of 10.0. Cisco holds a 29.9% mindshare in LS, compared to Extreme’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Extreme users who would recommend it.

Cisco Catalyst Switches

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95% willing to recommend

Enterasys Campus LAN Switches

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100% willing to recommend

Cisco Catalyst Switches

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Cisco Catalyst Switches and Enterasys Campus LAN Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two LAN Switching solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Cisco Catalyst Switches vs. Enterasys Campus LAN Switches Report (Updated: January 2025).

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Cisco Catalyst Switches vs. Enterasys Campus LAN Switches

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

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)

Enterasys Campus LAN Switches

Ranking in LAN Switching

10th

Average Rating

8.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Cisco Catalyst Switches is 29.9%, down from 32.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Joshua Odunsi

I.T INFRASTRUCTURE/SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR at Haggai Mortgage Bank Ltd

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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MericDinc

Network division director at Toptal telecommunication company

A powerful solution with good web management features

Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is a trustable and powerful solution. The solution has good web management features. You can do whatever you want, like a CLI. The solution is easy to diagnose and manage. I like the Linux-based operating system. If any service crashes, you need to restart the system.

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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

"I like the management of streaming both audio and video."

"As far as technology is concerned, Cisco improves the client-to-client business."

"Scalable product."

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

"This is a feature-rich product and the newer models have improved features that allow for many new possibilities."

"The product is very robust."

"The Cisco Catalyst is very stable and it can last for many years."

"One of the main features of this solution is it is easy to manage."

More Cisco Catalyst Switches pros

"Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is a trustable and powerful solution. The solution has good web management features. You can do whatever you want, like a CLI. The solution is easy to diagnose and manage. I like the Linux-based operating system. If any service crashes, you need to restart the system."

"The performance is good."

"Extreme Networks is the only one that has this kind of universal switch. It simplifies things greatly. Customers no longer have to worry about the price differences between traditional and fabric technology switches, which used to have their own pricing. This has made it easier for us as solution providers to tailor options for our customers with fewer but more suitable choices."

Cons

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

"Cisco needs to improve compatibility with other solutions and other vendors like SolarWinds. We've had problems using Catalyst with SolarWinds. Some devices can't be put on SolarWinds due to some ID Values and so on."

"The solution’s licensing could be improved."

"I would like to see better compatibility between Cisco and other vendors."

"The licensing process could be a bit less complex."

"The product is expensive."

"There could be improvements in the repeat configuration with some file integration that is currently missing."

"The biggest barrier to buying Cisco or using Cisco is the price and also the competition with competitors and with Cisco partners."

More Cisco Catalyst Switches cons

"Security features do exist, and they're mostly common with other switches. What makes these switches unique is the ability to see application layers on the switch, but not directly through the switch. There are tools from Extreme Networks that allow visibility of such traffic, which other switches lack. Extreme CloudIQ analytics can analyze all the traffic on Extreme Switches up to layer seven, offering full visibility. However, this tool is necessary for such detailed analytics and might not be compatible with some third-party products."

"While the support is good, it could be better, and the price could be reduced."

"The tool's price is high. We need a cost-effective service. It also needs to add wireless controller features like Huawei."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing of Cisco Catalyst Switches could be better in general. There is an annual license required."

"The price of this solution is reasonable."

"The cost could be reduced."

"The licensing, and maintenance fees are paid on a yearly basis."

"It has a very high cost, but understandably, due to its very good quality."

"The general price of the solution could be cheaper."

"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."

"The price should go down instead of up. "

More Cisco Catalyst Switches pricing and cost advice

"The price itself is good, but the economic crisis is causing them to raise prices occasionally."

"In general, the price could be improved."

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Top Industries

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Educational Organization

66%

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Government

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Questions from the Community

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?

Although Juniper is cheaper, Cisco provides unique features that justify their pricing.

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What do you like most about Enterasys Campus LAN Switches?

Extreme Networks is the only one that has this kind of universal switch. It simplifies things greatly. Customers no longer have to worry about the price differences between traditional and fabric ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Enterasys Campus LAN Switches?

The pricing is lower compared to others. The price itself is good, but the economic crisis is causing them to raise prices occasionally. It's out of their control. Prices are going up for most devi...

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What needs improvement with Enterasys Campus LAN Switches?

Security features do exist, and they're mostly common with other switches. What makes these switches unique is the ability to see application layers on the switch, but not directly through the swit...

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Also Known As

Cisco Catalyst, Catalyst

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Overview

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.

Cisco

Enterasys Campus LAN Switches Aggregation / Core Switches is designed for the demanding needs of aggregation, top-of-rack and campus core environments, these switches deliver 10Gb, 40Gb and even 100Gb bandwidth with maximum throughput and reliability.

Extreme

Sample Customers

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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