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 switches.
The most valuable features of Cisco Catalyst Switches are that they are very common. If you talk to someone most likely they will have a Cisco Catalyst Switch, they will not mention other names, such as Juniper, ProCurve, Dell, or anything else. The most common product in networking in my country is Cisco. Everywhere you go they talk about Cisco.
Hybrid Cloud & Infrastructure Operations at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
MSP
2022-02-15T10:29:08Z
Feb 15, 2022
I recently discovered the DHCP feature. There is a feature with which you can make the core act as a DHCP server, and it will distribute the IPs for every device. I discovered this feature recently, and it is very nice.
We use the VLANs to separate library, office, and individual apartments. With some of the reporting that receive, we're able to take and track down where people like to put in their own wireless routers. Sometimes they will take a DSL modem from AT&T that they brought from home, hook it in backward, and it will give rogue addresses causing issues.
IT Coordinator - Networking Team at a maritime company with 11-50 employees
Real User
2021-11-22T22:38:04Z
Nov 22, 2021
Catalyst Switches are reliable. We don't have major problems like lost connections, and we only have a minor issue with something every few months. In the last five years, a switch broke down once, and that was due to human error.
Converged Network Administrator at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
2021-04-19T15:12:26Z
Apr 19, 2021
It is an infrastructure tool, so it is just providing a backend service. Its most useful feature is that it operates on a regular basis. It is reliable.
Manager, Information Technology at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
Real User
2020-11-16T17:28:49Z
Nov 16, 2020
All features are very strong. It is very easy to manage. It is also certified and popular.
Cisco has come up with a new management console to manage the switches. I still haven't tried it, but in my opinion, this is the best way forward. You can use software to manage the switches instead of the common line configuration. You can manage it through software, which is very easy.
CISO at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
2020-11-12T17:53:30Z
Nov 12, 2020
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.
Vice President, Technology, Research & Development at Thales
Real User
2020-11-08T19:23:51Z
Nov 8, 2020
It is a pretty good product. I don't see a problem with this product. Cisco Catalyst Switches fit the best for the type of systems that we deploy. Our customers usually are happy with Cisco equipment. Many partners and third parties have ordered this solution.
Senior Network Engineer & Technical Instructor at Improtech
Real User
2020-06-15T07:34:05Z
Jun 15, 2020
We have dealt with Cisco's technical support in the past. They were especially helpful and very polite. They are always there if we need them and their insights are always excellent. I would say that we have been satisfied with the level of support we've gotten so far.
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.
Network Engineer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
2019-02-12T10:09:00Z
Feb 12, 2019
The new series has lots of great features, it's really lovely. From a management perspective, or a policy creation perspective, which we are seeing in the Catalyst 9000 series it is great.
Network Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
2019-02-03T06:24:00Z
Feb 3, 2019
It has become easier for us to troubleshoot and find issues faster in the management software for the switches. It saves us troubleshooting time because if the network is down it has a big impact on production.
Senior Presales Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Consultant
2018-08-26T08:57:00Z
Aug 26, 2018
The most valuable features are the Stacking and the capacity of the switches because they have more throughput. Layer 2 is also part of its rich feature set.
Presales Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
2018-08-23T08:15:00Z
Aug 23, 2018
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.
Founder and Lead Network Consultant at Airowire Networks
Consultant
2018-08-19T07:14:00Z
Aug 19, 2018
A good feature of Cisco Catalyst is that it records crash log files which can be used to literally identify the cause of a crash because there is a lot of information. And Cisco Catalyst supports the use of external flash disks for storing of images and file systems.
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...
The product is reliable.
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 switches.
The product is also flexible.
The most valuable features of the solution are BGP, VPN, and spine-leaf architecture.
The tool's administration is easy.
The product is convenient to deploy.
The benefit of the tool is that it is a stable product.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is one of the most valuable features. It eliminates the need for power supplies every time.
It enables fast data transfer rates, while offering stable and consistent network performance.
I highly appreciate the durability and the availability
The product is stable, and it performs well.
We use a lot of security features available with Cisco Catalyst Switches.
The solution offers great scalability.
These switches are stable. They work well and are easy to use.
Cisco Switches are more stable in terms of hardware and firmware, rather than Juniper Switches.
I have found that the protocols that Cisco Catalyst Switches support are beneficial for my customers.
The most valuable features of Cisco Catalyst Switches are that they are very common. If you talk to someone most likely they will have a Cisco Catalyst Switch, they will not mention other names, such as Juniper, ProCurve, Dell, or anything else. The most common product in networking in my country is Cisco. Everywhere you go they talk about Cisco.
With Cisco Catalyst Switches, everything is working perfectly. We have not had issues with this solution.
We haven't needed to contact technical support because we haven't had any issues so far.
Catalyst switches are highly reliable. They have a good product life, they are balanced overall compared to others.
Its implementation is quite simple as there's good documentation you can reference.
The Cisco Catalyst is very stable and it can last for many years.
I recently discovered the DHCP feature. There is a feature with which you can make the core act as a DHCP server, and it will distribute the IPs for every device. I discovered this feature recently, and it is very nice.
The most valuable feature of Cisco equipment is reliability.
We use the VLANs to separate library, office, and individual apartments. With some of the reporting that receive, we're able to take and track down where people like to put in their own wireless routers. Sometimes they will take a DSL modem from AT&T that they brought from home, hook it in backward, and it will give rogue addresses causing issues.
Scalable, stable, and reliable product that's easy to install.
Technical support is dependable and can be contacted in a variety of ways, e.g. through their ticketing system, hotline number, and community forum.
This is a feature-rich product and the newer models have improved features that allow for many new possibilities.
The pricing is quite good.
I have not opened up a ticket for Cisco Catalyst Switches. However, I have used the support from Cisco and they are very good and responsive.
Catalyst switches are our dedicated solution for connecting everything into one big domain.
The configuration and command set are user-friendly.
As there are many who are knowledgeable of this technology, this translates into extensive support for it.
It works well.
Scalable product.
I've had no problems with the stability of this solution.
The best feature is the technical support.
Cisco Catalyst Switches are highly reliable and stable.
The scalability is good.
The solution is easy to implement and quick to deploy.
Catalyst Switches are reliable. We don't have major problems like lost connections, and we only have a minor issue with something every few months. In the last five years, a switch broke down once, and that was due to human error.
The most valuable feature is how easy it is to use.
When it comes to Cisco Catalyst Switches, one can say that the legacy switches are stable.
The solution works well with analytics.
The performance of Cisco Catalyst Switches is good.
Technical support is very helpful, even during implementation.
Cisco comes with built-in software access for network devices.
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 solution has high performance and we do not have to troubleshoot the network.
The solution is stable.
We find the product very easy to configure.
It can be expanded.
The technical support is at an expert level.
Catalyst switches are highly stable and easy to use. It's a technology well known by most engineers.
The solution is good for computation and backup.
Catalyst Switches perform very well, and the network is stable.
The solution is stable.
Catalyst Switches are easy to install.
The Cisco software ties all the hardware together better than the competition.
It is easy to install.
It is easy to use.
The solution highly scalable.
I like the management of streaming both audio and video.
They are pretty good. They are stable. Cisco has been around in the industry for a long time, so they are reliable, as well.
The solution is easy to use.
The solution is very stable.
Cisco Catalyst Switches are the best overall.
We find the product very easy to use.
The solution is beneficial for interconnecting POE telephones, computers, printers, and buffering networks.
I like the flexibility of this product.
Cisco Catalyst Switches are easy to use, simple to configure, and straightforward to upgrade. Additionally, CDN has been very helpful for separation.
Overall top of the line solution.
The most valuable features include the redundancy one and the spanning tree.
Cisco Catalyst Switches is very stable, configurable, and durable. It is also easy to manage.
The most valuable features are performance, speed, and durability.
It is very reliable.
One of the most valuable features is the MatchBox Switch.
One of the main features of this solution is it is easy to manage.
I like everything about Cisco Catalyst Switches. It's both stable and scalable.
I have found this solution to be extremely stable.
The installation process is very straightforward.
Cisco Catalyst Switches are very stable.
The product is very robust.
As far as technology is concerned, Cisco improves the client-to-client business.
Technical support is very responsive and helpful.
One main feature with Cisco is you know you are going to get a very good switching infrastructure that is secure.
The hardware and the security are the product's valuable features
They are stable. We haven't had any particular problem with them.
It is an infrastructure tool, so it is just providing a backend service. Its most useful feature is that it operates on a regular basis. It is reliable.
The warranty and continued firmware support are most valuable.
The quality of a Cisco switch is very high. They are extremely stable.
Configuring the solution is very easy. It's quite a straightforward process, and it's not difficult at all.
The configuration is easy.
I think it is a reliable and scalable solution.
The operating system is great.
Technical support is always very helpful and fast to respond.
Easy to manage, with a long lifespan.
I find their system throughput and Cisco support very useful.
These switches are flexible and user-friendly.
This technology is a completely mature technology and I don't think anything needs to be changed.
The most valuable feature of this solution is communication.
It's got one feature, and that's handling extreme temperatures.
The scalability is excellent.
The product offers very good routing and ranking capabilities.
These are a proven technology and I haven't had any problem with them.
The most valuable feature is load balancing.
The solution is extremely flexible.
It is a stable and good product. It is also easy to install.
These switches are very stable. We haven't had any problems. We also have some old switches that are working for almost ten years.
Mostly the LAN switching is the most valuable aspect of the solution.
These switches are stable.
Cisco provides very good support services.
All features are very strong. It is very easy to manage. It is also certified and popular.
Cisco has come up with a new management console to manage the switches. I still haven't tried it, but in my opinion, this is the best way forward. You can use software to manage the switches instead of the common line configuration. You can manage it through software, which is very easy.
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.
The PoE capability of Catalyst Switches is great for using WAPs and other PoE equipment, such as security cameras.
It is a pretty good product. I don't see a problem with this product. Cisco Catalyst Switches fit the best for the type of systems that we deploy. Our customers usually are happy with Cisco equipment. Many partners and third parties have ordered this solution.
The solution is already at the cutting edge in terms of innovation.
Catalyst switches are easy to use and simple to work with.
The ability to configure throughput is very flexible and improved the performance of our systems.
The most valuable feature is the interface, it's easy to configure. The command line uses a switch that gives us security.
A very expandable solution.
They have a robust monitoring system.
We have dealt with Cisco's technical support in the past. They were especially helpful and very polite. They are always there if we need them and their insights are always excellent. I would say that we have been satisfied with the level of support we've gotten so far.
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 most valuable feature is the ease of configuring a switch.
The biggest advantage of having this solution is that it is easy to find engineers, and they are cheaper than hiring HP engineers.
They don't ever fail and they have a long service life.
The most valuable feature of this solution is managed switching.
We heavily use the SmartPort features. It has really helped us. The U.S. policies are handled by the auto SmartPort feature
The new series has lots of great features, it's really lovely. From a management perspective, or a policy creation perspective, which we are seeing in the Catalyst 9000 series it is great.
Their technical support is good, one of the best in the industry.
It has become easier for us to troubleshoot and find issues faster in the management software for the switches. It saves us troubleshooting time because if the network is down it has a big impact on production.
Their technical support is very good. They know what to do and if they don't know what to do, they give me the person who does know.
The stability and Cisco's support are the most valuable features.
VLAN gives us segregation.
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.
The main valuable features for me are the ease of configuration, the CLI, and the GUI.
The most valuable features are the Stacking and the capacity of the switches because they have more throughput. Layer 2 is also part of its rich feature set.
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.
A good feature of Cisco Catalyst is that it records crash log files which can be used to literally identify the cause of a crash because there is a lot of information. And Cisco Catalyst supports the use of external flash disks for storing of images and file systems.
The 802.1X port security and other security features work well and help keep the network secure.
We have to use the QoS (CBWFQ) function... and it is easy to use.
Stability. We have many Catalyst switches now, and they work without any downtime.
It helps keep our network connections in a healthy state.