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Attribute Ratings
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
- HPE Networking Switches is rated higher in 1 area: Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
9.2
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
92%
20 Ratings
8.5
HPE Networking Switches
85%
6 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
91%
2 Ratings
HPE Networking Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
Usability
9.0
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
90%
3 Ratings
HPE Networking Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
Availability
9.1
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
91%
2 Ratings
HPE Networking Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance
8.2
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
82%
2 Ratings
HPE Networking Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating
7.3
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
73%
4 Ratings
8.3
HPE Networking Switches
83%
3 Ratings
Implementation Rating
9.1
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
91%
2 Ratings
HPE Networking Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
Product Scalability
7.3
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
73%
1 Rating
HPE Networking Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Trunking a link between ethernet switch interfaces can carry the traffic of multiple VLANs over a single link. Stacking these switches with stack cables makes several in one closet easily managed through one open SSH connection. We stacked and trunked switches in IDF closets on top of one another in a hotel to more easily manage them at that location. VLAN management is securely achieved.
Network Administrator
Precious Moments IncRetail, 51-200 employees
HPE Networking Switches
HPE Networking Switches are great for most any scenario. They are great with low network load and also high network load. They are not exactly the cheapest solution, so they aren't suited for budget conscious users. They are made to work 24/7 with no interruptions, and they have lived up to that promise for us.

Verified User
Professional in Information Technology
Consumer Goods Company, 51-200 employeesPros
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
- They are simple to setup and maintain.
- Once you have them configured, you won't have to touch them again. They just work!
- The Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches are fanless, so they work perfectly in some of our more rugged locations.
IT Network Specialist
Central Electric Power CooperativeUtilities, 51-200 employees
HPE Networking Switches
- Well priced. There's something for all budgets.
- Choice of managed and unmanaged models. Not all of our customers require (or want to pay for) managed switches, but many do.
- Tons of features on the higher end models.

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 1-10 employeesCons
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
- The ability to easily do packet captures on the cli would be handy
- I struggle with the log timestamps relative to the actual time on the machine
- The ability to put control plane ACL's would be nice rather than having to upgrade for vulnerabilities

Verified User
Supervisor in Engineering
Accounting Company, 5001-10,000 employeesHPE Networking Switches
- The Enterprise management software always seemed less intuitive than the default software.
- More of the parts could be supported across a wider variety of models.
- Add-on modules should be cheaper than buying a new switch with modules already installed. So they could really do to serve their customers better with pricing options.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Hospital & Health Care Company, 51-200 employeesPricing Details
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—HPE Networking Switches
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Likelihood to Renew
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches 9.1
Based on 2 answers
Catalyst offers a wide range of switch solutions that have supported the needs that we have. Couple that with their relatively easy to use IOS interface, our staff is able to adequately manage these devices without needing advanced training. Cisco has also provided great support whenever there was a situation that we could not resolve concerning these switches.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Telecommunications Company, 201-500 employeesHPE Networking Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Usability
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches 9.0
Based on 3 answers
I have used CAtalyst switches for both access layer and core switch setups, and have always had a good experience with them. They have been super reliable switches, and I'll be using them in the future. The ease of use allows us to deploy these switches in a variety of setups without difficulty, and low turnaround time.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Telecommunications Company, 201-500 employeesHPE Networking Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Reliability and Availability
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches 9.1
Based on 2 answers
I have had only 2 outrages in 18 years. Really a very reliable piece of technology Cisco has there

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Banking Company, 10,001+ employeesHPE Networking Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Performance
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches 8.2
Based on 2 answers
I thing high level (executive) level reports should be automatically generated since budget comes from general and financial manager who usually don't care about technical details

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Banking Company, 10,001+ employeesHPE Networking Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches 7.3
Based on 4 answers
Documentation is excellent. Haven't had to contact tech support yet. Updates are frequent and of good quality.
Technical Team Lead Network & Security
Missing Piece BVInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
HPE Networking Switches
HPE Networking Switches 8.3
Based on 3 answers
We have had very little experience with support and nothing for years really. But when we have needed support we always got what we needed in a timely fashion. Basically good support that you would expect from an enterprise class business. Definitely less hoops to jump through getting help or parts than their desktop or printer divisions.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Hospital & Health Care Company, 51-200 employeesImplementation Rating
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches 9.1
Based on 2 answers
It is very important to have a checklist of the different deployment options before beginning. Normally you have to spend a 4-hour session with your implementation partner to get things to work faster. Remember they have the technical knowledge but not the business knowledge.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Banking Company, 10,001+ employeesHPE Networking Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
These 2960's are great switches for management, wireless, and WAN implementations. I could see these switches being used as access layer switches as well. There are some benefits for the 2960 over other switches, but I'll leave those advantages to Cisco, as they know the in's and out's better than a user such as myself
Network System Administrator
CentralSquare TechnologiesInformation Technology & Services, 1001-5000 employees
HPE Networking Switches
HP is a Great balance of everything you need, from cost, quality, and manageability. I have worked with Cisco, Dell, and Ubiquiti, as well as many other brands. Each come with their own Pros and Cons, but are all good products. In the end, I go with HP because the product has never done me wrong. Perception is everything. Downtime makes people question the credibility of the IT managing the systems. HP has never put me in a bad spot where the quality of IT is questioned.
Director of Information Technology ★ Strengthening IT Operations through Processes and Programs
Beavers HoldingsFood Production, 201-500 employees
Scalability
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches 7.3
Based on 1 answer
Need more graphical user interface

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Banking Company, 10,001+ employeesHPE Networking Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
- Staffing qualified IT professionals to manage the networks is typically not an issue.
- Great technical support through service contracts ensures that downtime can be kept to a minimum even when encountering complex issues that go beyond the knowledge of the average IT staff supporting the devices.
- Cisco products have a great reputation, so it gives us peace of mind knowing we are using a solid industry leading product.

Verified User
Administrator in Information Technology
Higher Education Company, 10,001+ employeesHPE Networking Switches
- I really like the idea of paying for the switches one time and just pay for support going forward. The prices are on the high end but I think it is worth it. I wish they would include all the features in one go so we would not have to pay for every new feature.
Director, IMIT
Calgary Foothills Primary Care NetworkHospital & Health Care, 51-200 employees