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Attribute Ratings
- Cisco Catalyst Switches is rated higher in 1 area: Support Rating
- Cisco Catalyst Switches and Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches are tied in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend

9.1
Cisco Catalyst Switches
91%
63 Ratings
9.1
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
91%
21 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew

Cisco Catalyst Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
91%
2 Ratings
Usability

Cisco Catalyst Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
90%
3 Ratings
Availability

Cisco Catalyst Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
91%
2 Ratings
Performance

Cisco Catalyst Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
8.2
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
82%
2 Ratings
Support Rating

9.0
Cisco Catalyst Switches
90%
1 Rating
7.3
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
73%
4 Ratings
Implementation Rating

Cisco Catalyst Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
91%
2 Ratings
Product Scalability

Cisco Catalyst Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
7.3
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
73%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco Catalyst Switches
There are so many scenarios where Cisco Catalyst Switches are well suited like if the switch needs to move multiple frames in the same port, switch the frames directly to the memory, sending them one at a time, thus avoiding collisions. Selecting specific endpoints prevents Ethernet collisions from happening. The switch is very secure, as it makes any hole directly in contact with any other port. The cost of the number of ports is relatively high.
Executive Assistant
MultitechserversInformation Technology & Services, 11-50 employees
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Trunking a link between ethernet switch interfaces can carry the traffic of multiple VLANs over a single link. Stacking these switches with stack cables makes several in one closet easily managed through one open SSH connection. We stacked and trunked switches in IDF closets on top of one another in a hotel to more easily manage them at that location. VLAN management is securely achieved.
Network Administrator
Precious Moments IncRetail, 51-200 employees
Pros
Cisco Catalyst Switches
- Stability and Reliability - We have not had many failures over the past years using Cisco Catalyst switches.
- Flexibility - Cisco Catalyst switches offers a wide portfolio of switching equipment which can address a variety of needs. This includes switches with stacking and non-stacking capability, fixed rackmount and chassis options which can be mounted in data centre racks and and also compact switching which may be more feasible for small SOHO offices.
- Scalable Performance - Cisco Catalyst switches offers various port speeds from 1Gbps 10Gbps, 100Gbps etc. This is available in both copper (RJ45) and fibre (SFP). Many models also offer a variety of uplink speed options which future proofs the invest in Cisco technologies allowing us to upgrade depending on our changing business requirements and available budgets.
Solutions Architect
Baraka Technology GroupInformation Technology and Services, 51-200 employees
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
- They are simple to setup and maintain.
- Once you have them configured, you won't have to touch them again. They just work!
- The Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches are fanless, so they work perfectly in some of our more rugged locations.
IT Network Specialist
Central Electric Power CooperativeUtilities, 51-200 employees
Cons
Cisco Catalyst Switches
- Would like to see a second power supply so it can get power from two different sources.
- Hard to find a USB flash drive that will work when loading images for upgrade.
- IOS upgrades are a pain to perform. Upgrades should be an easy process. Would like to perform the upgrade through a web browser.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Company, 10,001+ employeesCisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
- The ability to easily do packet captures on the cli would be handy
- I struggle with the log timestamps relative to the actual time on the machine
- The ability to put control plane ACL's would be nice rather than having to upgrade for vulnerabilities

Verified User
Supervisor in Engineering
Accounting Company, 5001-10,000 employeesPricing Details
Cisco Catalyst Switches
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Cisco Catalyst 2960-L 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 Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches 9.1
Based on 2 answers
Catalyst offers a wide range of switch solutions that have supported the needs that we have. Couple that with their relatively easy to use IOS interface, our staff is able to adequately manage these devices without needing advanced training. Cisco has also provided great support whenever there was a situation that we could not resolve concerning these switches.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Telecommunications Company, 201-500 employeesUsability
Cisco Catalyst Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches 9.0
Based on 3 answers
I have used CAtalyst switches for both access layer and core switch setups, and have always had a good experience with them. They have been super reliable switches, and I'll be using them in the future. The ease of use allows us to deploy these switches in a variety of setups without difficulty, and low turnaround time.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Telecommunications Company, 201-500 employeesReliability and Availability
Cisco Catalyst Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches 9.1
Based on 2 answers
I have had only 2 outrages in 18 years. Really a very reliable piece of technology Cisco has there

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Banking Company, 10,001+ employeesPerformance
Cisco Catalyst Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches 8.2
Based on 2 answers
I thing high level (executive) level reports should be automatically generated since budget comes from general and financial manager who usually don't care about technical details

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Banking Company, 10,001+ employeesSupport Rating
Cisco Catalyst Switches
Cisco Catalyst Switches 9.0
Based on 1 answer
We rarely have issues with the product. I have only had to contact support one time since we put it in and that was to see if another vendor was giving me accurate information on an issue I was having.
Systems Administrator II
Vast BroadbandTelecommunications, 201-500 employees
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches 7.3
Based on 4 answers
Documentation is excellent. Haven't had to contact tech support yet. Updates are frequent and of good quality.
Technical Team Lead Network & Security
Missing Piece BVInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Implementation Rating
Cisco Catalyst Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches 9.1
Based on 2 answers
It is very important to have a checklist of the different deployment options before beginning. Normally you have to spend a 4-hour session with your implementation partner to get things to work faster. Remember they have the technical knowledge but not the business knowledge.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Banking Company, 10,001+ employeesAlternatives Considered
Cisco Catalyst Switches
D-Link switches are nice switches with many features. They are also less expensive as compared with other options in the market. However, they are not built to handle large amounts of traffic in large enterprise networks or ISPs networks. Cisco Catalyst switches on the other hand are enterprise-grade switches which perform really well under heavy loads.
Network Administrator
Pak Suzuki Motor CompanyAutomotive, 1001-5000 employees
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
These 2960's are great switches for management, wireless, and WAN implementations. I could see these switches being used as access layer switches as well. There are some benefits for the 2960 over other switches, but I'll leave those advantages to Cisco, as they know the in's and out's better than a user such as myself
Network System Administrator
CentralSquare TechnologiesInformation Technology & Services, 1001-5000 employees
Scalability
Cisco Catalyst Switches
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches 7.3
Based on 1 answer
Need more graphical user interface

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Banking Company, 10,001+ employeesReturn on Investment
Cisco Catalyst Switches
- Cisco catalyst switches have allowed our networks to run smoothly with no interruptions.
- These switches are scalable so we were able to add more switches as needed, without interrupting the network activity.
- Automation techniques allowed us to deploy configuration with minimum effort.
Principal Network and Security Engineer
Cheetah DigitalMarketing & Advertising, 1001-5000 employees
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
- Staffing qualified IT professionals to manage the networks is typically not an issue.
- Great technical support through service contracts ensures that downtime can be kept to a minimum even when encountering complex issues that go beyond the knowledge of the average IT staff supporting the devices.
- Cisco products have a great reputation, so it gives us peace of mind knowing we are using a solid industry leading product.

Verified User
Administrator in Information Technology
Higher Education Company, 10,001+ employees