Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches
Highlights
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches and Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches are both LAN switches built by Cisco to support business networking. Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches are designed to support enterprise branches with simple implementation. Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches are built to support large enterprises, while providing support for fiber connectivity. Both LAN switches are used most often by larger enterprises.
Features and Limitations
Because Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches and Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches are enterprise solutions provided by the same vendor they share many features and limitations. Notably, though they are both built for enterprises, the 9200 series is designed to fit into smaller branch offices, while 9300 is fully featured for large enterprises. Additionally, the 9200 series is simple to use compared to the 9300 series, which is more complex, but offers features like 1g fiber connectivity.
Both LAN switches provide secure, and speedy connections for business devices, allowing businesses to feel less concerned about network attacks. Additionally, the 9200 and 9300 series both allow business to manage connected users easily once the system has been implemented. Both are strong choices for businesses looking for enterprise ready LAN Switches, the key differentiator for most businesses should be size, with the 9200 series being preferred for smaller businesses.
The biggest limitation for both Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches and Cisco Catalyst 9300 Switches is price. Both offer high end features, such as good security, but they are expensive compared to other LAN Switch options.
Pricing
Pricing for Cisco Switches depends on a number of factors such as number of ports, but users should expect to pay at least $1,000 for a 9200 Series switch, and at least $1,500 for a 9300 series switch.
