Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
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What is Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches?
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series switches provide enterprise-grade network access sized for small businesses. With a wide range of Power over Ethernet (PoE) and port combinations, the solution is presented by the vendor as easy-to-manage switches that provide the performance a modern small office needs.
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Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches Competitors
- Dell PowerConnect Switches
- HPE Networking Switches
- Ruckus ICX Switches (formerly Brocade ICX Switches)
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What is Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches?
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series switches are designed to provide simplicity, flexibility, and security for smaller networks preparing for growth. With a wide range of Power over Ethernet (PoE) and port combinations, these switches are built to fit the needs of networks with up to 250 users and lean IT support.
What are Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches's top competitors?
Dell PowerConnect Switches and HPE Networking Switches are common alternatives for Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches.
What is Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches's best feature?
Reviewers rate Usability highest, with a score of 8.7.
Who uses Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches?
The most common users of Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees) and the Information Technology & Services industry.
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March 31, 2022
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches review
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches improved my company's network security, network reliability, and operational efficiency.
- PoE support
- Supported security
- Device management support
- Simple network management protocol
Allows flexible power allocation on all ports, no longer need for phone deployments.
October 26, 2021
Simple but reliable network switch!
We are using Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches on multiple floors across multiple buildings to provide internet to the users. The switches provide great support in keeping the devices connected to the internet. It has integrated power monitoring which tells how much power any user has used and how much is left. It has two-way authentication which provides better security. PoE is also present to power up Avaya phones which is great.
- Awesome performance
- Easy to manage
- Good CLI
- Easy to deploy
- Low maintenance
- The price is not cheap compared to other competitors
- 10G uplinks [are] not available
- Integration with other non-Cisco equipment is limited
Yes, indeed it is perfect for easy management. UI is simple and unique. For the configuration part, you can check out the manual and lots of resources [are] available online. Management of the switch is also easy. Configuring the ACLs and security is easy.
October 12, 2021
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches Review
I belong to the automotive industry. We are using multiple network switches with more than two [varieties]. In the last few years, we removed other [varieties] but kept using Cisco 2960 Series for the distribution side. Then we began facing issues in smooth communication due to 100mbps in the 2960 Series. Now, we are moving toward 1gig port-wise and the 2960 Series is end of support. We are using C1000 in different departments and replacing it over time.
- SFP for both (Fiber & Coper)
- C1000 gig ports are very useful for wireless AP's and smooth connectivity
- VLAN Management is outstanding
- RSTP
- NTP
- Centralized management issues
- Combo ports must be included
- Licensing is very costly
Yes, it's simple for professionals and administrators to manage. We designed VLAN for our organization, but deployment was not easy. We were on multiple brands of network switches before Cisco. Then we deployed VLAN in our environment but we were stuck in required scenarios, plus security concerns kept us on edge. Therefore, we studied and installed Cisco 2960 & C1000 Series in our critical production areas and achieved the goal of smooth connectivity with a security feature.
October 08, 2021
Review of the features offered by the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches -- Pro's and Con's (but mostly Pro's)
We are using the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches at various buildings in our district. They are used at the IDF level and provide connectivity for labs and classroom environments. We have replaced [the] existing 2960-S series with these switches.
- They provide affordable drops for classrooms and labs.
- They provide PoE so we can supply our staff with VOIP phones without power bricks.
- They easily replace existing 2960-S series switches.
- If they could provide just a tad bit more PoE power that'd be great, but I do realize they are not the high-end switch solution.
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches are an excellent choice for replacements and new installations. Since it is based on the Cisco framework, it is physically identical to the earlier models so replacement and space is not an issue. To manage the switch is a breeze especially if you are already a Cisco shop. Learning the software and how to manage the switch is easy to do, again, especially if you are already familiar with the Cisco systems.
October 07, 2021
King of Switches - Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches are mostly used to get a large number of devices connected in a single network. They are used by a few departments which require a large number of devices in a single network as they have [a] lot of ports. I have only faced an issue once with this switch where lag interface was frequently going down; [otherwise], it is always great to work with Cisco switches.
- PoE+ support
- Great management support via Bluetooth, SNMP, RJ45 or USB console
- Good CLI / web UI manageability
- The switch should support dynamic routing
- The switch with 48 ports is not fanless
- Switch should support auto-bays on console port
I guess that mostly depends on the person who is managing the device. If the person has at least CCNA level of knowledge, then it will not be [too] difficult to manage this switch.
October 07, 2021
Advanced Switch by Cisco
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches are placed at our distribution layer to fulfill my shop network requirement. I terminated my Wireless Access points on these switches.
- PoE
- Inter VLAN Routing
- Provide four ports of Fiber Channel
- They are awesome and advanced switches. Only need to improve their syntax of CLI.
Yes, we are managing 50+ VLANs in our environment and Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches really supports me well in doing this. Also, the bandwidth of each port [makes] my life easy [when] provid[ing] gigabit connectivity to each department.
October 06, 2021
Cisco "The Power House"
Basically, Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches are used for powers in different short departments. It has [a] wide range of PoE (Power over Ethernet). These Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches are so perfectly built that they provide support [for] up to 250 users. The price tag is [a] little high. Connection with non-Cisco products must be improved.
- Awesome performance
- User friendly (custom support)
- Easy management
- Connectivity (integration) issues with other products
- Price tag should be improved
- Should work on backup configuration
Having a better PoE and having a connection [of] up to 250 users, it helps my department to provide a wide range of connectivity. It has integrated power monitoring which tells how much power any user has used and how much is left. It has two-way authentication which provides better security.
October 05, 2021
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches Review
This product is [being] used by [the] IT department specifically. Because it is good for small companies and our business is a small company, it has been helpful in so many ways. First of all, it costs less which means we can afford it. [Secondly,] it is fanless and has a good performance rate.
- It [has] very easy [deployment].
- [You] can monitor it in many countries or states.
- This device can be run on many servers, especially HTTP.
- If the price [was] reduced, I [would] be very happy.
- I suggest [that] there [should] be upgrades on the PoE to reach higher demands.
- The power supply this device comes with [could be improved].
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches have been a great help for my company. It has servers mostly used by the IT department. It has also helped in connecting multiple devices on the same network and can be used across many states and countries. Our company normally uses the device as a controller in order to allow multiple people to interact with each other.
October 05, 2021
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches Review
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches are the best access switches [as] of now. They are used all across the organization on an access layer. They support all the PoE standards and reliability is very good.
- All standard PoE support
- No DNA license required
- Rugged switches for any environment
- Pricing may be decreased as per the current market
- Cisco must introduce L3 switches in 1000 Series
- 10G uplinks should be available
As it supports CLI and GUI both, it really helps us in configuring the device. The Cisco CLI provides a long range of configuration capabilities which allows configuring any function in depth which is the best part.
October 04, 2021
Manageable Switch
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches are used across all departments in the organization and help us to connect LAN users. We use Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches as access switches for connecting to what we call the "last mile" within the office. We use layer-three switching to interconnect between branch sites.
- Connecting LANs
- Work as edge switch
- Security
- Pricing
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches provide easy CLI and GUI to configure the switch--even beginners can configure it easily.
December 15, 2020
Perfect for highly-critical small to medium sized environments
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches are used to power several small to medium-sized offices and other customer-facing endpoints that are highly critical to our organization. The resilience, reliability, performance, and flexible support options give us the assurance that business operations have reasonable mitigation against failure, bottlenecks, and extended periods of downtime.
- Excellent throughput/performance.
- High resilience/reliability.
- Best-in-class enterprise support.
- Pricing could be improved.
- Feature set/performance at this price point is not as attractive as competitors.
- Integration/interoperability with non-Cisco products could be improved.
We have found that the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series were simple to install and configure. Your network infrastructure team will not need to become CCNA certified to figure out their way around these devices. Basic functionality and integration can be done without having to undergo a difficult learning curve. As a result, management and maintenance effort has also been reduced.
These switches were introduced as they offer PoE capabilities to power our various wireless access points in the office. With VLAN and port segregation it allows us to build logical separation of our departments. Features like blink ports or chassis allows for easy identification in the rack. With the integration into our management-console we don't need to fiddle on the ios-console anymore. However, that is still an option of course.
- Supports latest PoE standards with lots of power reserve.
- Easy management thanks to integration in management-interfaces.
- Offers everything you'd expect from a SOHO switch.
- If you're not used to how Cisco names stuff you might search a while to find the right option.
- Sometimes active- and backup configuration can be a bit confusing.
- The price tag is rather high. You might be able to save with cheaper brands if you don't need all the features it offers.
This really depends on your experience. If you have your CCNA you'll have no issue whatsoever to get this thing running. Also, if you're just looking into a reliable switch with no high needs, it is plug and play.
If you plan on complex network setup, it is highly recommended to use a management-tool and not fiddle directly on the switch anymore.