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- Lantronix XPress-Pro SW is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend

9.0
Cisco Ethernet Switches
90%
14 Ratings

10.0
Lantronix XPress-Pro SW
100%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Renew

9.0
Cisco Ethernet Switches
90%
1 Rating

Lantronix XPress-Pro SW
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco Ethernet Switches
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.
Senior Infrastructure Administrator
Merz North AmericaMedical Devices, 501-1000 employees
Lantronix XPress-Pro SW
Lantronix is very well suited for a lean and mean type of setup where the network devices are monitored, but the location does not have onsite IT support because with the Lantronix the Network Administrator can access the devices without onsite assistance. Lantronix is not necessary for a location with an onsite Network Administrator, but it is nice to be able to console connect without leaving your office.
IT Supervisor
iQorTelecommunications, 10,001+ employees
Pros
Cisco Ethernet Switches
- 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.
CTO (Chief Technical Officer)
Pachyderm ConsultingInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Lantronix XPress-Pro SW
- Allows you to manage networking devices remotely
- Some have built-in environmental sensors
- Cost effective
IT Supervisor
iQorTelecommunications, 10,001+ employees
Cons
Cisco Ethernet Switches
- 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.
CTO (Chief Technical Officer)
Pachyderm ConsultingInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Lantronix XPress-Pro SW
- I have no issues with the Lantronix devices that we use, other than some are console and some use regular ethernet
IT Supervisor
iQorTelecommunications, 10,001+ employees
Pricing Details
Cisco Ethernet Switches
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Lantronix XPress-Pro SW
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Likelihood to Renew
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Cisco Ethernet Switches 9.0
Based on 1 answer
for their relialiabilty
Network Build Leader
GEChemicals, 10,001+ employees
Lantronix XPress-Pro SW
No score
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco Ethernet Switches
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.

Verified User
Technician in Information Technology
Education Management Company, 201-500 employeesLantronix XPress-Pro SW
The only device that is similar to the Lantronix that I have used was a serial console device by WTI. The Lantronix is more intuitive, and as I have stated earlier in this review, has the environmental sensors built in. Other than those two minor details, there is virtually zero difference in the two products.
IT Supervisor
iQorTelecommunications, 10,001+ employees
Return on Investment
Cisco Ethernet Switches
- 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.
Network Administrator II
iQorTelecommunications, 10,001+ employees
Lantronix XPress-Pro SW
- Lantronix along with thin clients has reduced onsite IT costs
- External environmental sensors are not necessary
- No need for a onsite network admin
IT Supervisor
iQorTelecommunications, 10,001+ employees