3Com Baseline Switches (Discontinued) vs. Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series Switches

As our company is growing we need to be able to upgrade our equipment. It is great for smaller companies.

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In areas with harsh temperatures like freezers they are an awesome fit, as I mentioned in the first part of this review. I would not recommend this switch in an area where it may be exposed to other elements like water. For example, in a washdown area like in our food production plants, we are constantly hosing down / steaming the area to sanitize. The only way I would recommend it in an area like that is if it is physically located inside of some sort of enclosure, but in that case you might as well purchase a less expensive non-ruggedized switch and do the same.

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• Great product used on a budget.
• It gets the job done.
• Better switches than most competitors.

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• Stability in harsh weather conditions
• Easy to configure with a GUI that non network professionals could use
• Customization with the ability to have the most common amount of SFP ports needed

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• Our network is slow.
• Feels like things are not working properly at times.
• Old equipment.

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• A bit of speed improvement could help.
• The technology is quite new and more docs would help.
• Only 3 internet protocols are supported.

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I used Cisco and Cisco is a great product but more on the expensive side. This is a great product for smaller companies.

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When comparing the Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series Switches to the IE3300 model, I selected the IE3200 due to its affordability and comparable performance. The IE3200 offers a cost-effective solution without compromising on durability or functionality. Additionally, the IE3200's compact size and easy integration into existing infrastructure were additional factors that influenced my choice. Overall, the Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series Switches provide a reliable and budget-friendly solution for rugged industrial environments.

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• Great price.
• Great product for small company.
• It was great before we expanded.

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• Allows us to have network connectivity in our warehouses and yards
• Allows us to have phones in our warehouses and yards
• Allows us to have surveillance in our warehouses and yards

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