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Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
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Attribute Ratings
- Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
- Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches is rated higher in 1 area: Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
9.5
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
95%
40 Ratings
9.0
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
90%
22 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
8.2
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
82%
2 Ratings
Usability
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
90%
1 Rating
Support Rating
8.2
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
82%
1 Rating
9.0
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
90%
2 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
It's easy to start using Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches and even to provide an effective and secure network even the distribution of networks across the company through Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches are amazing. The network performance is nice and it allows easy data monitoring and data sharing through secure data environment created through Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches functionalities and the reports are very clear.
Web Developer
Brander Group Inc.Information Technology & Services, 11-50 employees
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
The [Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches] is very well suited for datacenter core and distribution models, they work very well as a replacement for the 3850 switches that many smaller organizations use for core switching.The 9500 series also works very well as a top of rack aggregation switch for SFP and QSFP connectivity.
Network Administrator
Arkansas Federal Credit UnionBanking, 201-500 employees
Pros
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
- high forwarding // high forwarding
- posee la capacidad de convertirse tambien en un WLC // Has the ability to become a WLC as well
- posee puertos UPOE que pueden ser usados para varios dispositivos finales. // It has UPOE ports that can be used for multiple end user devices
- capacidad de expansion con modulos adicionales // The ability to scale up/expand using additional modules
Presales
CiberCInformation Technology and Services, 51-200 employees
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
- Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches are capable of 10g/40g with a great selection of ports for these speeds.
- The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switch is a very capable piece of kit, supporting a lot of Cisco's new feature sets.
- Cisco IOS is the gold standard for switch operating systems.

Verified User
Administrator in Information Technology
Higher Education Company, 201-500 employeesCons
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
- Que los precios sean mejorados para ser mas competitivos // More competitive prices/cost
- Generar mas marketing y promocion de los nuevos equipos // Create more marketing and promotional features about new equipment
- Liberar de licencias obligatorias en los equipos // Release obligatory licenses for businesses
ventas
segurosLogistics and Supply Chain, 51-200 employees
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
- The 9500C does not have dedicated stackwise, in order to stack these switches you must consume some of the available ports on the switch itself.
- Virtual Stackwise is a little cumbersome to configure and get running properly
- The newest iteration of Catalyst switches REQUIRE the DNA licensing platform, even though it will not be used.
Network Administrator
Arkansas Federal Credit UnionBanking, 201-500 employees
Pricing Details
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Likelihood to Renew
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches 8.2
Based on 2 answers
Based on the site load and requirements, the switches meets our processing and fiber ports requirements. Also they have great potential for future programmability options we are looking into.

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Company, 10,001+ employeesUsability
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches 9.0
Based on 1 answer
It has great potential. It can support 10, 40, 100 Gig ports. The chipset are high processing capabilities

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Company, 10,001+ employeesSupport Rating
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches 8.2
Based on 1 answer
No answer on this topic is available.
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches 9.0
Based on 2 answers
Cisco TAC engineers are very responsive and supportive.

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Company, 10,001+ employeesAlternatives Considered
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
The 9200 switches are a great switch for reliability and processing. We use our 9200's for Layer 2 only switching, as well as use some 9200's in routing cases as well. The 9200's is a model number we use as our primary model number for upgrading our other switches like the 2960's and 3850's.
Network System Administrator
CentralSquare TechnologiesInformation Technology & Services, 1001-5000 employees
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
The Catalyst 9400 was not out when we were looking at new core switches. We thought about using a Nexus 9k but neither were as good of a fit as the 9500. Between price and performance it was a no-brainer for us to look at the 9500. We have not nor in the future would we consider other brands for core switching.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Mining & Metals Company, 501-1000 employeesReturn on Investment
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
- We use NFR so not really an impact. Being a Cisco shop we dont have any serious problems with ROI
- Customers love Cisco Catalyst switches as they perform great and capable of all fulfilling all customer needs. A single switch can perform as router/switch/poe/trunks/multicast (For overhead paging. school bell system etc.)
- With frequent IOS upgrades always ready to support day 1/ 0 day equipment. ROI impact is very positive.

Verified User
Contributor in Information Technology
Information Technology and Services Company, 51-200 employeesCisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
- These switches did require a purchase of the DNA license on top of standard switch licensing, even if the functions are no needed in the environment.
- The increased SFP & QSFP connectivity enabled for faster processing within our compute environment. While the system is too new to quantify the value added in this, it undeniably will help with its ROI.
Network Administrator
Arkansas Federal Credit UnionBanking, 201-500 employees