Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches vs NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches

Likelihood to Recommend

They are great for any data center or wiring closet but not so week suited for dusty environments as the cooling ports are large enough to let lots of dust inside.

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Mike O'Rourke

Director of Information Technology

Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees

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Well suited for a small business with minimal IT capital.

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Steve P

Information Technology Manager

Human Resources FirmHuman Resources, 51-200 employees

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Pros

They are reliable.
They have monitoring features built in.
They stack.

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Mike O'Rourke

Director of Information Technology

Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees

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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".

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Steve P

Information Technology Manager

Human Resources FirmHuman Resources, 51-200 employees

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Cons

The ports are somewhat set back in the chassis making it hard to access the disconnect on the cables.

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Mike O'Rourke

Director of Information Technology

Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees

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Both switches were the same model number, same firmware. One switch needed to be rebooted about every 5 weeks. This problem was never resolved.

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Steve P

Information Technology Manager

Human Resources FirmHuman Resources, 51-200 employees

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Alternatives Considered

HP switches were used in our organization but many of those did not have as many of the features at the lower price point.

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Mike O'Rourke

Director of Information Technology

Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees

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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.

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Steve P

Information Technology Manager

Human Resources FirmHuman Resources, 51-200 employees

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Return on Investment

They have all lasted well beyond the 5 year depreciation cycle.
They get reused in other projects because they are still a viable solution.

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Mike O'Rourke

Director of Information Technology

Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees

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The NetGear switches made a positive impact as entry level switches for a startup company.

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Steve P

Information Technology Manager

Human Resources FirmHuman Resources, 51-200 employees

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

General

Free Trial

—

Free/Freemium Version

—

Premium Consulting/Integration Services

—

Entry-level set up fee?

No