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- Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
8.2
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
82%
1 Rating

8.0
NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
80%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
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.
Director of Information Technology
Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees
NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
Well suited for a small business with minimal IT capital.
Information Technology Manager
Human Resources FirmHuman Resources, 51-200 employees
Pros
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
- They are reliable.
- They have monitoring features built in.
- They stack.
Director of Information Technology
Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees
NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
- 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".
Information Technology Manager
Human Resources FirmHuman Resources, 51-200 employees
Cons
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
- The ports are somewhat set back in the chassis making it hard to access the disconnect on the cables.
Director of Information Technology
Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees
NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
- Both switches were the same model number, same firmware. One switch needed to be rebooted about every 5 weeks. This problem was never resolved.
Information Technology Manager
Human Resources FirmHuman Resources, 51-200 employees
Pricing Details
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Alternatives Considered
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
HP switches were used in our organization but many of those did not have as many of the features at the lower price point.
Director of Information Technology
Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees
NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
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.
Information Technology Manager
Human Resources FirmHuman Resources, 51-200 employees
Return on Investment
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
- They have all lasted well beyond the 5 year depreciation cycle.
- They get reused in other projects because they are still a viable solution.
Director of Information Technology
Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees
NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches
- The NetGear switches made a positive impact as entry level switches for a startup company.
Information Technology Manager
Human Resources FirmHuman Resources, 51-200 employees