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    Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/ACisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms deliver secure, high-performance SD-WAN built for hybrid work, multicloud access, and 5G-ready networks. Powered by Cisco IOS XE, these devices combine flexible routing, SASE integration, and cloud-native agility to support AI-driven networking and edge computing needs.N/A

    Untangle SD-WAN Router

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AAs part of Untangle’s Network Security Framework, Untangle SD-WAN Router with advanced routing capabilities and stateful firewall, provides the ability for businesses to build a Software-Defined Network. Untangle SD-WAN Router software provides interoffice connectivity across sites, optimizes the internet over existing infrastructure, and prioritizes business critical applications to maximize employee productivity. The Untangle SD-WAN Router eSeries appliances feature WiFi and LTE connectivity…

    $30

    per month

    Pricing
    Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge PlatformsUntangle SD-WAN Router
    Editions & Modules
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    Virtual Appliance
    $30
    per month
    e3 appliance
    $199.00
    one-time purchase
    e3w appliance
    $249.00
    one-time purchase
    e6 appliance
    $499.00
    one-time purchase
    e6w appliance
    $599.00
    one-time purchase
    e6wl appliance
    $799.00
    one-time purchase
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge PlatformsUntangle SD-WAN Router
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Detailsdiscounts available for annual contract terms.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    94%
    Would buy again
    34 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    90%
    Delivers good value for the price
    27 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    34 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    28 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    32 Answers
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    Cisco Meraki SD-WAN
    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
    Score8.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge PlatformsUntangle SD-WAN Router
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (35 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.8
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.6
    (14 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    4.6
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge PlatformsUntangle SD-WAN Router
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    With the flexibility of sizing options, the Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms has worked to deliver solutions for our various needs. Smaller systems offer strong connectivity for office developments. Mid-range options have served our larger campuses well. Our data center deployments of the larger systems have provided up to 100G connectivity and advanced routing solutions. The Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms continues to meet our needs and exceed our expectations.
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    Untangle
    Awesome for most small businesses that need some better protection past their provider's box. Those usually don't handle anything past being a gateway well. Pricing is another thing. The costs are great as compared to the cost of a box plus support and licensing. Untangle really does have the smaller markets taken care of with exactly what they need. Anything more and you'll be looking at a physical solution.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • More resources for tunneling
    • Ability to use sdwan softwre
    • More memory for tcam tables
    • Ability to utilize T1 lines for PRI
    • Ability to act as a SBC for VoIP communication
    • Rfid usage
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    Untangle
    • VPN
    • Works out of the box.
    • Simple to use.
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • Adding more NIM slots on motherboard
    • Adding PVDM slot for use cases where the router is used only for trans coding
    • Adding more granular tiers for DNA licensing. For example it is a big gap between 2000Mbps (400 Mbps agg) and 1Gbps (2 Gbps Agg)
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    Untangle
    • GUI is rough.
    • Setting up intricate routes are a bit confusing.
    • No HA
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cisco
    Because I have had no issues with this product line and have grown go really trust in it. One of the besr thing is that this has had less vulnerabilities that the past cisco router that I have dealt with. In my line of work needing to upgrade code is always something that needs to be done after hours and most likely on weekends.
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    Untangle
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Cisco
    We use Cisco Catalyst 8300 Routers for our edge environments. Most of these products are implemented for WAN communication. We have Off sites and these off-sites are configured with C8300 Routers. We felt it pretty easy and secure, although the software versions is the one which gives us some problem. When we try to upgrade the routers with latest IOSXE software, it usually does upgrade, later after digging deeper found the ROMMON Version also need to be upgraded too. May this needs to addressed.
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    Untangle
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Cisco
    I have always had great response time and have never been let down by cisco support. I have had issues where the person who was assisting me was not able to provide a resolution but by utilizing his team members they where able to come together to provide a answer and resplve the situation.
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    Untangle
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    Implementation Rating
    Cisco
    the licensing is messy
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    Untangle
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    Compared to the Cisco 2000 Series Connected GRID Routers, CGR2010, the Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms is more powerful in processing, and it has the capability to do the segment routing. It is easier to install physically and occupies less space in the rack, consumes less power, and saves more for the company.
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    Untangle
    Deploying untangle compared to the others is almost night and day. Sophos is amazing but is usually slow on the GUI. Sonicwall is like using black magic to bring someone back from the dead. Untangle hits all the marks for coving your customers without hitting them with enterprise-level costs.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Improving the performance and the availability, it has increased the SLA we can ensure to the customers and so the sales has increased
    • The initial expense is really high so the breakeven point is not so near
    • The opex for licensing is high too
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    Untangle
    • Low setup Cost.
    • Cheap scalability.
    • Fast deployment keeps customers happy with low downtime.
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