Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series Switches vs. Cisco Ethernet Switches

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series Switches
Score 8.4 out of 10
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Cisco's Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series is presented as a secure, fixed, full-Gigabit industrial switching platform managed with Cisco DNA Center. With 8 PoE+ in a compact form factor, these rugged switches are designed for power and space-constrained areas. The Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series brings intent-based networking to industrial use cases.N/A
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Score 9.1 out of 10
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Cisco offers Ethernet switches.N/A
Pricing
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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Top Pros
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Best Alternatives
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Small Businesses

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Medium-sized Companies
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Score 9.1 out of 10
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Score 9.1 out of 10
Enterprises
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Score 9.1 out of 10
Cisco Meraki MS
Cisco Meraki MS
Score 9.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series SwitchesCisco Ethernet Switches
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(7 ratings)
9.2
(12 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
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(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series SwitchesCisco Ethernet Switches
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
In areas with harsh temperatures like freezers they are an awesome fit, as I mentioned in the first part of this review. I would not recommend this switch in an area where it may be exposed to other elements like water. For example, in a washdown area like in our food production plants, we are constantly hosing down / steaming the area to sanitize. The only way I would recommend it in an area like that is if it is physically located inside of some sort of enclosure, but in that case you might as well purchase a less expensive non-ruggedized switch and do the same.
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Cisco
Cisco is a name well known in the IT field. The technology is tried and true and they have built a reputation on a solid platform. Though many people do not like the cost of the devices and the continued fees associated with long term ownership, you get what you pay for. I dont hesitate to recommend Cisco because I know people will get a solid product that will last a long time.
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Pros
Cisco
  • Superior security.
  • Extended switches.
  • Extended voice services.
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Cisco
  • Easy setup and configuration. While the web UI has its quirks, setting up VLANs and other tasks which can be exceedingly complicated on other switches, are much easier on Cisco SG switches. You also have the ability to upload an existing configuration to switches, which can speed up the task of deploying many identical switches.
  • Features for the price. Getting a 48 port L3 switch with PoE+ for less than $2,000 is a great value.
  • Reliability. We have hundreds of the SG switches in dozens of client sites, many in harsh conditions, and they just keep going.
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Cons
Cisco
  • A bit of speed improvement could help.
  • The technology is quite new and more docs would help.
  • Only 3 internet protocols are supported.
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Cisco
  • The web UI has taken a turn for the worse with the latest firmware on the SGx50 models -- the bifurcation between basic and advanced modes and the changes to the way VLANs are modified is a step backward in my opinion.
  • The power bricks on smaller models are enormous. I'm sure, however, keeping this circuitry external to the switch is what keeps my switches running year after year in hot environments.
  • Fans can be a bit loud on larger switches -- this is true of pretty much any 1U device though.
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Likelihood to Renew
Cisco
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Cisco
for their relialiabilty
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco
When comparing the Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series Switches to the IE3300 model, I selected the IE3200 due to its affordability and comparable performance. The IE3200 offers a cost-effective solution without compromising on durability or functionality. Additionally, the IE3200's compact size and easy integration into existing infrastructure were additional factors that influenced my choice. Overall, the Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series Switches provide a reliable and budget-friendly solution for rugged industrial environments.
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Cisco
Cisco is more enterprise level, more reliable, and generally more feature rich but also very expensive. That being said old or refurbished Cisco switches are much more affordable and in comparison to even new switches from the competitor they are still a great value even though they are used. I like Ubiquiti switches as well but Cisco is usually better overall.
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • Allows us to have network connectivity in our warehouses and yards
  • Allows us to have phones in our warehouses and yards
  • Allows us to have surveillance in our warehouses and yards
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Cisco
  • Failure on Cisco Switches, from my experience, is rare in the first 5 years the device is up.
  • I have see the Cisco 6500 switches go 5 years without a reboot, which is nothing short of amazing.
  • The service that you get is top notch and available 24/7, and you really cannot put a price on that.
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