Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches vs. Cradlepoint Routers

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches
Score 9.3 out of 10
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Built on Cisco silicon, the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series delivers data center performance from the inside out.N/A
Cradlepoint Routers
Score 7.0 out of 10
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Cradlepoint in Boise offers a range of routers supporting cellular or wireless failover, branch and IoT networks, and related needs, available through a variety of appliances, and via the Cradlepoint virtual edition router.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series SwitchesCradlepoint Routers
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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Best Alternatives
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Small Businesses

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Medium-sized Companies
Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)
Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)
Score 8.2 out of 10
Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)
Dell PowerConnect Switches (discontinued)
Score 8.2 out of 10
Enterprises
Cisco Nexus Series Switches
Cisco Nexus Series Switches
Score 9.3 out of 10
Cisco Nexus Series Switches
Cisco Nexus Series Switches
Score 9.3 out of 10
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User Ratings
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series SwitchesCradlepoint Routers
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
(22 ratings)
7.7
(6 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.5
(3 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
8.1
(26 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series SwitchesCradlepoint Routers
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
The NEXUS 9000 series is well suited to data center issues. It is ideal for extended L2 without spanning tree issues, as the VTEP is as close as possible to the equipment. Cisco provides various types of controllers for configuring these switches as fabric switches in simple and complex environments.
This equipment is really designed for data centers. For a campus, it is better to turn to the Catalyst product lines.
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Cradlepoint
It has worked great for our emergency vehicles and mobile remote dispatch stations. We did have them at other bases as secondary internet access in the event of failure of our fiber, but I have found that is not as useful as we thought it may have been. I have temporarily disabled cellular on those devices and just did not have the need for it.
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Pros
Cisco
  • Routing data between idf's
  • Secure access to core server infrastructure
  • User interface for configuration changes
  • Quality of service for different network devices
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Cradlepoint
  • Ease of setup. After the SIM card is installed, you can have the device up in a matter of minutes.
  • Central management using NetCloud.
  • You get the bang for your buck.
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Cons
Cisco
  • Nexus 9000 could have smaller model for a lower pricepoint
  • Nexus 9000 Features could all be turned on
  • IKE security keys could automatically refresh on their own
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Cradlepoint
  • Throughput was not great compared to similar solutions with same sim cards.
  • Paid management portal.
  • Overly complicated setup mainly due to the paid management portal.
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Likelihood to Renew
Cisco
The N9Ks have served us well. A bit pricier than the competition, but everyone is familiar with NXOS and Cisco
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Cradlepoint
I have been using some type of device like this for a very long time. We have and will maintain the need for this and have no immediate plan to make any change from Cradlepoint Routers. They have been very solid. These devices are a bit pricey, however worth the money as they always work and are reliable and save IT staff time.
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Usability
Cisco
It's a good product, perhaps a little expensive but with a long service life. Overall, the NEXUS 9000 series does not have many technical limitations. The update process has always gone smoothly so far, but it is important to follow the upgrade path provided by Cisco, as there is one.
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Cradlepoint
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Support Rating
Cisco
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Cradlepoint
It has always been a pleasure working with that team. They always go above and beyond with getting the device working as you need it to work and are always willing to explain and answer any questions.
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco
Nexus 9000 works together with Netskope to provide connectivity between data centers, the cloud, and remote branches. Both provide scalability, redundant architecture, and security to the network. In some sense both provide end to end security and the ability to store and troubleshoot packet captures to improve operations and security postures.
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Cradlepoint
I have not used a cellular router before this, so I can't compare.
I am however familiar with Cradlepoint as designing components for Emergency Responders to keep them connected and online while dispatched. That was a deciding factor for us. We wanted something heavy duty and reliable.
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • Repeat customer based off core industry standards
  • Does all that we need and more
  • Easy to find and keep support for Cisco gear
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Cradlepoint
  • For the price I don't think it effectively "wow'd" the client.
  • Throughput caused our network service to not be fully utilized.
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ScreenShots

Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches Screenshots

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