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Cisco 550X Series Stackable Managed Switches vs. Datto Switches

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco 550X Series Stackable Managed Switches
Score 8.3 out of 10
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Cisco 550X Series Stackable Managed Switches include capabilities and management options needed to support applications today and in the future, such as security, advanced QoS, comprehensive IPv6 support, and Layer 3 dynamic routing.N/A
Datto Switches
Score 2.2 out of 10
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Datto Networking Switches are presented as a solution to allow MSPs to deliver affordable, high-performance switching to connect devices and users across a network. Datto’s Switches are designed to accommodate virtually any sized network configuration a small to medium sized business might need. With five models spread across two series (L-Series and E-Series), Datto Switches deliver plug-and-play integration with Datto Networking Access Points, to simplify how MSPs deploy and manage their…N/A
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Small Businesses

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Medium-sized Companies
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Score 9.2 out of 10
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Score 9.2 out of 10
Enterprises
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Score 9.1 out of 10
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Score 9.1 out of 10
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User Testimonials
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Cisco
It works very well as stack of core switches in small/medium company with 4x 10Gbit SFP+ interfaces. Native stacking is simple and in ring topology every switch has 2 redundant connections. They support maximum of 8 units per stack. You could use Cisco SG500X in hybrid stack with other series of switches, but make sure if other switch is compatible with hybrid mode stacking. Hybrid stack mode lower the number of units in stack. You should consider other model of switches if you need more then four SFP+ ports to connect more access switches using fiber cables.
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Pawel Sokol
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Kaseya
good value for PoE switching for simple devices like cameras and wireless access points. easy to deploy from remote and easy to toggle ports
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Pros
Cisco
  • Easy to create stacking
  • Easy to configure using web interface or command line
  • Similar command line to Cisco IOS
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Pawel Sokol
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Kaseya
  • managed ports via the cloud
  • easy to deploy and managed
  • advance replacements on warrenty items
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Cons
Cisco
  • Missing command line options like show running-config "| include, exlude"
  • Possibility to connect to switch using usb console cable or usb dongle
  • Missing vtp protocol support, only gvrp available
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Pawel Sokol
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Kaseya
  • cleaner web gui
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco
Cisco 550X switches stack using 10Gbit SFP+ ports on the front, while Dell N Series has dedicated ports (with cables) on the back of the unit. On the other hand dell N switches has number on small digital display showing stack member number, which is easier to identify. The cisco switches has dot beside the number of the switch member. I think Cisco devices are more reliable and stable than dell switches.
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Pawel Sokol
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Kaseya
lower end of the spectrum of managed switches but good deal for simple devices like wireless access points or cameras
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • Money savings as they are cheaper than competative Cisco IOS switches
  • Cisco Business Switches has limited lifetime warranty
  • Good switching capacity, and reliability
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Pawel Sokol
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Kaseya
  • if the client does not pay up, can disable the device and "soft brick" the device
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