Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches

Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches eliminate the need to supply wall power to enabled devices and the cost of adding electrical wiring.

Using this switch will not require you to have an experienced IT. It is good for startup companies because it is easy to set up, troubleshoot, and [maintain]. If you have [an] Avaya phone or IP phone it is great as well because of the PoE function it has. The design is perfect as well for companies who [do] not have [a lot of] space for their servers and network equipment.

I love the design and the overall usability of the hardware. It makes the installation easier in a variety of environments. For the PoE, it is very helpful especially when setting up Avaya IP Phones. You just plug [in] the phone and configure. Then like magic, the phone will work and you can now use it readily.

[Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches] is well suited in the following situations: in production areas where we require backup & alternative links for avoiding downtime, C1000 is awesome due to not having a fan because in industrial areas there are a lot of stations in an open environment (switches are normally hung due to dust), and the security features are very good because nobody can misuse in an open area.

The less appropriate scenarios: small offices due to cost, licensing costs too much for small offices, and use for extending networks or for bridging.

POE and the fan-less design make it easier to install Cisco 1000 Series in different environments. The following features allow easier management of the network for smooth communication and avoidance of downtime in the critical production areas: VLAN management, RSTP loop prevention, NTP POE ports used in wireless AP or other distribution, and being fanless (no heat up or hanging issues in open area environments).

These switches are extremely affordable and do a very good job of providing multiple network drops and connectivity for labs, classrooms, and offices. Since they do provide PoE, they are excellent candidates for offices that require PoE for VOIP phones as well. They are easily managed and are great "replacement" switches. We have used them in certain scenarios where Access Points require PoE. In some instances, we have had to add a power brick, (long runs) but they will support AP's. A little more power per port would be better, but depending on the situation, they will work. Overall, I'd say they are a very good solution and would have no problem recommending them.

The fanless design is extremely handy [in] locations. We would not use this switch in areas that tend to get very warm over prolonged periods of time. The PoE is great especially for VOIP phones and does work with AP's. The only issue we have experienced with PoE that is possibly considered a negative is that on longer Access Point runs, we have had to add power bricks.

I honestly have not had to call upon Cisco support for any of our [Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches] we've deployed at this point.

With its PoE and fanless features [and] easy deployment, Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches provide good performance [at] less cost. So I guess it will be a good fit for most of the scenarios. The only scenario where this switch will not be a good fit is when we require 100 + users in a single network.

With some great features like PoE, it makes easy to install the switch in our network. You can install it anywhere you have a network socket. The fanless design is also one of the key features because it consumes much less power.

These switches are heavy and designed to place at the minimum distribution layer, from where you will get gigabit connectivity at each port. It does not design for the access layer, as they are much more capable to do inter VLANs.

I have a plant where I installed these switches and their fanless design makes it easier to install hassle-free and without any doubt.

[Well suited for] power serve in short offices or departments, wide range of PoE, connection up to 250 users. [Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches is the] best in [the] market for Enterprises and the Telecommunications industry.

Price tag and integration with products other than Cisco has to be improved.

It supports [the] latest Power over Ethernet (PoE) standards with lots of power reserve.

I will gladly recommend this device to any small IT or software company venturing into [the] industry. Because of the PoE, it is easy to deploy to other devices. It costs less, it's fanless, and it can reach [across] larger environments. Finally, it [also] has good performance ratings when it comes to functionality.

It is fanless, its flexibility, and you [can] use over-the-air Bluetooth. It is very reliable and can cover larger [domains] because of the PoE. Cisco has been our server since we started our company [and the] 48 ports make it manageable when working.

Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches are [well suited] for small to mid-size industries with a high level of options and capabilities, but the pricing Cisco set can be improved.

The 740W power supply in the 1000 Series, 48 port switch is enough to power almost all the PoE devices across the industry.

We are using Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches for LAN connectivity. We are using VTP to connect all the switches from a master server that can easily manage all the configuration and troubleshooting issues from a single place. We can easily carry out activities such as VLAN creation and ACL as well.

Yes, we provide access points through PoE.

The Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series of Switches are best suited for critical environments within an organization that requires highly available endpoints on a small to medium scale. Cisco products can be somewhat expensive compared to the alternatives, but these may not provide the level of assurance that Cisco is known for. Larger scale critical environments may benefit from the 3000x or 9000x series. For non-critical and/or low-budget environments, there are more cost-effective alternatives.

We have found that Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series switches are highly optimized pieces of hardware that are perfect for their target environments. Smaller, simpler designs allow for more relaxed network room/cabinet requirements and PoE functionality have even allowed for micro-segmentation of CCTV and VoIP devices in certain areas without the need for additional hardware.

Well suited for small to medium office spaces. This is not a switch you'd put in your data center, as it misses a redundant power supply or complex failover mechanisms. It does come with port-trunking, VLAN, etc. which makes it still very versatile. If you're comfortable on the console or use configuration management tools you'll get your network set up in no time.

The usability will feel natural to frequent Cisco users and a bit harder to navigate if you're new to the system. If you're limited to a small rack, maybe even in a not climate controlled environment the fan-less models with less energy consumption are a pro. With PoE you can deploy your network hardware anywhere you have a network socket: Thin Clients, APs, Sensors, you name it. The integrated power monitoring tells you how much power each client consumes and how much you have left.