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Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
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Attribute Ratings
- Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
8.7
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
87%
12 Ratings

8.0
NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
80%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
100%
1 Rating

NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
Usability
8.7
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
87%
12 Ratings

NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating
10.0
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
100%
1 Rating

NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
Implementation Rating
10.0
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
100%
1 Rating

NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
These switches are extremely affordable and do a very good job of providing multiple network drops and connectivity for labs, classrooms, and offices. Since they do provide PoE, they are excellent candidates for offices that require PoE for VOIP phones as well. They are easily managed and are great "replacement" switches. We have used them in certain scenarios where Access Points require PoE. In some instances, we have had to add a power brick, (long runs) but they will support AP's. A little more power per port would be better, but depending on the situation, they will work. Overall, I'd say they are a very good solution and would have no problem recommending them.
Network System Administrator
La Porte Community School Corp.Education Management, 501-1000 employees
NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
Well suited for a small business with minimal IT capital.
Information Technology Manager
Human Resources FirmHuman Resources, 51-200 employees
Pros
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
- SFP for both (Fiber & Coper)
- C1000 gig ports are very useful for wireless AP's and smooth connectivity
- VLAN Management is outstanding
- RSTP
- NTP
Staff Manager
Pak Suzuki Motor Co.Automotive, 1001-5000 employees
NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
- The switches met the data transfer needs of a small business with about 30 users and 4 servers.
- The web interface was adequate for a business that didn't have the need to dive into a device with a CLI.
- These were wall mounted. Not the best network design, but small businesses cut corners. The mounting holes helped with this "solution".
Information Technology Manager
Human Resources FirmHuman Resources, 51-200 employees
Cons
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
- If you're not used to how Cisco names stuff you might search a while to find the right option.
- Sometimes active- and backup configuration can be a bit confusing.
- The price tag is rather high. You might be able to save with cheaper brands if you don't need all the features it offers.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Telecommunications Company, 501-1000 employeesNETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
- Both switches were the same model number, same firmware. One switch needed to be rebooted about every 5 weeks. This problem was never resolved.
Information Technology Manager
Human Resources FirmHuman Resources, 51-200 employees
Pricing Details
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Likelihood to Renew
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches 10.0
Based on 1 answer
They are consistently reliable and this switch in particular is a very affordable solution. We can place the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches gear in areas that we normally would not place a switch because it is affordable enough to make it justifiable. And because it is a reliable solution, we are confident it will continue to provide service over the long haul.
Network System Administrator
La Porte Community School Corp.Education Management, 501-1000 employees
NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Usability
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches 8.7
Based on 12 answers
With some great features like PoE, it makes easy to install the switch in our network. You can install it anywhere you have a network socket. The fanless design is also one of the key features because it consumes much less power.
Network Security Engineer
SophosComputer & Network Security, 10,001+ employees
NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches 10.0
Based on 1 answer
I honestly have not had to call upon Cisco support for any of our [Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches] we've deployed at this point.
Network System Administrator
La Porte Community School Corp.Education Management, 501-1000 employees
NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches 10.0
Based on 1 answer
The implementation of the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches is fairly seamless, especially if you are familiar with Cisco products. We have had Brocade switch gear in place too, and the differences between the manufacturers [are] not a major issue.
Network System Administrator
La Porte Community School Corp.Education Management, 501-1000 employees
NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
We have used 3Com and Broadcom switches in the past, and while they delivered more 'bang for your buck', they did not provide us with the level of assurance that we have gotten from Cisco products. In particular, higher failure rates and unsatisfactory support experiences led us to explore other options, and we eventually settled on Cisco.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Maritime Company, 1001-5000 employeesNETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
The NetGear switches are definitely entry-level switches. They don't have the functionality (or cost) of Dell, HP, nor Cisco. But for the money, a business that is just starting out can't complain.
Information Technology Manager
Human Resources FirmHuman Resources, 51-200 employees
Return on Investment
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
- Positive impact is smooth connectivity, no downtime in production area at all
- Management of VLAN in the production area where we required multiple connectivity
- Security feature is awesome in different scenarios
- Negative impact is due to the licensing cost being too high we are thinking about other products with the same features but a lower licensing cost
Staff Manager
Pak Suzuki Motor Co.Automotive, 1001-5000 employees
NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
- The NetGear switches made a positive impact as entry level switches for a startup company.
Information Technology Manager
Human Resources FirmHuman Resources, 51-200 employees