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Cisco's Catalyst is one of that company's brand of network switches.https://media.trustradius.com/product-logos/yc/hA/F0JDW2AQTDDO.JPEGCisco Catalyst Has a Solid and Long Track RecordCatalyst 3850 Series Catalyst 9400 Series,We use the Cisco Catalyst Switch line as our campus access and core switching platform. They provide us the stable platform to build the rest of our architecture. The hardware is reliable which is a major need in a healthcare environment where replacement may only occur every 7-10 years. Also, the hardware is hardy enough to run reliably in network closets that are not environmentally controlled.,Hardware Reliability Software is extensible to provide future proofing. Support for security features on box.,Software quality assurance could use attention. The Catalyst 9K requires subscription based software licensing. Support and licensing options make it difficult to procure.,8,The Cisco Catalyst Switches generally last longer than our accounting depreciation which gives us an ROI by not having to replace them before they are off the books. Cisco's change to subscription-based licensing makes self sparing support strategies more difficult which raises the cost. Catalyst's reliability allows for a lower TCO.,The newer Catalyst switches are enabled with automation, virtualization, and analytics capabilities. At this point, our enterprise has not implemented the software tools needed to realize these benefits.,The Cisco Catalyst platform does provide for customization and manageability. We are able to manage our fleet of over 1000 switches mostly remotely using Cisco Prime Infrastructure. Normal SNMP tools using encrypted SNMPv3 are our primary management tools and they work well with these switches. We have not tried leveraging any APIs or other newer management paradigms.,Arista Campus SwitchesCisco SwitchesCatalyst 3650 Series Catalyst 6800 Series Catalyst 9300 Series Catalyst 9400 Series,We are using the 6880 switches as our core and distribution layer through our network. We have about 60 of them deployed. We run MPLS and MP-BGP with a 3 layer VPN on them. We use 4510, 9410 and 9300 as our aces layer. We use sub-interface on the 6880 com toon access layer and GLBP for our gateway protocol and it allows us not to use a limit spanning tree in our environment.,Switching Stable hardware Ease of configuration,We have had some issues with 6800 switches more so the 6840s we had to replace them with 6880 because of hardware issues. The number of software releases. I know you are moving to just a few which is good. Sometimes finding a stable release for dot1x.,8,We are able to standardize on switch platform. We have had great uptime on the switches. Support of some of our power, POE needs. We are able to remove power injectors for cameras.,We currently have not. We are looking at how we can use more automation and use some of the new features that the 9k have with DNA Center for deploying new hardware and getting better visibility in our network with DNA assurance.,We currently are not using these benefits but we are looking at DNA center to help with this.,HPE Networking SwitchesCatalyst Switches Rock!Catalyst 3850 Series,[They are used as an] Access layer connectivity switches.,L2-3 Access Distribution Easy configuration,Multicast Spanning tree,10,None Haven’t had and roe problem Limited lifetime warranty claims could be easier,Our organization personally hasn’t benefited from them however our customers love the new automation features and functions that are included in the new catalyst suite.,The added features in the new catalyst suite is amazing. With scripting engines being added to products automation has been explosive. Never before could we automate regular mundane tasks and now have engineering staff focus on actual issues instead of resetting ports and copying configuration. Even the user access experience has benefited.,Juniper Ethernet SwitchesCisco Catalyst Switches ReviewCatalyst 2960 X/XR Series Catalyst 3650 Series Catalyst 3850 Series Catalyst 6800 Series Other,We use the Catalyst range as our access, distribution and internal core routing layer. This pretty much makes up the core of our campus network with recent upgrades to 10 Gig and some movement for 40 Gig within our data center. We like the idea that we have a lot of control within our layer two environment and are able to implement many security functions within our switching layer.,Spanning-Tree - The ability to handle loops and BPDU Guards is unmatched in my opinion. We heavily rely on this functionality to mitigate some layer 2 issues we sometimes face. Syslogs and SNMP - We love the detail at which we can obtain syslog information and filter based on levels. Much of our troubleshooting of faults with the detailed SNMP traps assist in mitigating issues early. L3 Switching - I love the fact that we can easily do routing and switching within the same unit, and for our internal core operations, it's perfect. High-speed port density are coupled with routing into a single unit on the larger Catalyst switches.,For the larger Catalyst 6800 and even the older 6500 switches, while Netflow is supported within the units, experience in these areas has been unsatisfying sometimes. We noticed the supervisor engines over time ramp up their CPU utilization which can cause performance issues. Perhaps take this into account and tailor your Netflow sample configurations differently for the Catalysts.,10,The switching component is always the most expensive area within any investment. It's a justification of capability and resilience over cost, so if you want to be assured of your operations, go Cisco Catalyst. The challenge is not within the actual Catalyst product line but more within the cabling infrastructure that links into the technology as well as choosing the right switch based on your scenario. This comes with experience and reading a lot of Cisco Design Guides.,We have benefited from automation, but to achieve the benefits, you need the right tools to facilitate such functions. We use Cisco Prime which meets our needs. With the Catalyst range, you won't be disappointed with the ease of integration and manageability. For example, we can simply schedule an upgrade of all switches at a given time (say 3 a.m.) and rely on Prime to execute this for us. It loads the new IOS, reloads the catalyst upon completion, and then cleans up the old image without issues. It also handles your configuration backup.,Catalyst ranges come with heaps of customization which we use, and it's totally based on feature requirements. It's difficult to explain all the customization capabilities, but we get a lot of analytics from our operations by integrating with Cisco Prime. Based on the data collected, we can anticipate congestion in our network early and start making plans for augmentation.,Dell PowerConnect SwitchesCatalyst 2960 fond adieuCatalyst 2960-L Series Catalyst 3560-CX Series,We having being using the Catalyst 2960 switches for years. They are very reliable. We use them as part of our CCNA, CCNA Security & CCNP Route course. They provide a "virtual" solution for students who can be on different routed networks.,Connect up students to the routers Cope with getting their configs regularly wiped over many years Cope with being turned on and off regularly for many years,These switches are EOL but they are still performing well. Sadly the last IOS was 15.2, so there are labs that where they can't be used for in CCNP.,5,We had a great ROI as we got most of these second hand from the IT department when they upgraded their Cisco gear to Nexus switches.,We have derived great benefits from students trying out different configurations on the switches such as: Storm Control; Port security mac address; PortFast; BPDU, Root Guard; Loop Guard; VLAN, Trunks.,I will always buy Cisco!Catalyst 2960 X/XR Series Catalyst 3850 Series,We have implemented Cisco Catalyst Switches as core switch and access layers at our data center and every branch office. The logistics business has fully connected operations processes, and we, as leaders in the logistics industry need to have the best solutions the give the best services to our customers.,Routing VLAN Layers of connection,Software Clustering Applications support,10,Stability Continuous operation Low maintenance,For us, the possibility to invest the time of our network engineers to implement new solutions to give more and better services to the business is our main objective, and Cisco Catalyst solutions give us that opportunity. The greater scale and automation capabilities grant us the time saving that we need.,Our company is the biggest logistics company in South America. In the logistics industry, we need to add more and new services to the network every day to maintain our leadership. In this scenario, the possibility to customize our networks devices is a very huge requirement to be fast in the delivery process.,Cisco Umbrella, Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints, Cisco Prime LAN Management Solution, Cisco Routers and Cisco StealthWatchCisco 2960X switch - reliable and powerful enterprise accessCatalyst 2960 X/XR Series,Cisco Catalyst Switches are stable, reliable and feature rich. They allow easy expansion with stacking and enabling of advanced features when required.,Wired 802.1x just works, which increases security Stacking greatly simplifies network management and design PoE lets you power phones, Access Points, etc.,Boot time of a stack could be improved Stacking cables are thick and heavy with a large bend radius Configuration wizard for standard installs would be good (without requiring Prime),10,Feature future proofing with software updates. Proven and reliable with excellent uptime. Fits in most racks, even small comms racks.,The 2960 is more aimed towards an enterprise access switch in a typical 3 tier network design with layer 2 edge.,Switch stacking greatly simplifies the management of multiple physical switches at one, logical device. The design is also simplified as port channels can be created to other devices for active uplinks instead of having blocked links with STP.,Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series SwitchesDeploy it and forget it.Catalyst 2960 X/XR Series Catalyst 2960-L Series Catalyst 3560-CX Series,These switches are amazing! We have these switches in our bus maintenance yard for years and have a low failure rate. These switches continue to run even when the vents are clogged with oil and dust! Pretty much indestructible, some switches are running in a non air conditioned room and it still provides reliable network connection during California summer days!,VLAN segmentation is easy to configure. Highly durable, and tolerant to dust. TAC support will quickly solve your issues.,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.,10,Positive ROI since we rarely have to send techs to troubleshoot once it is set up. Negative due to the high price of support renewals. Positive for how fast the replacement part are delivered. I had a core switch fail on a weekend, and the part was sent in 1 hour and arrived at my office before me!,Have not used the built in automation and analytics. We use a third party software for that.,We use a third party software for management of these switches. The software will create and store backup of the configurations when a change is made. Another software will notify the admins when a switch is offline.,NETGEAR Ethernet SwitchesCisco Catalyst - now and futureCatalyst 2960-L Series Catalyst 3560-CX Series Catalyst 3650 Series Catalyst 3850 Series,Catalyst Switches provide reliable transport across the enterprise. They also provide good uptime and resiliency. Cisco Catalyst Switches need to start looking at commoditization at the access layer to help control their costs. Expensive switches are a thing of the past. Companies are looking for lower cost options for their enterprise.,Uptime. Reliability. Resilience.,Cost. Commoditization. Flexibility.,7,Large cost. Very reliable. An industry leader.,Companies are now willing to survive with less resiliency to achieve a better price point. Many companies architectures are structured heavier than the business needs. Technical people try to make things perfect, but most businesses just want something that works. We need to keep that in mind when developing solutions for a changing business.,There are always outages and loss of business continuity as a result of technology failures. Companies are trying to find a smaller price point for their connectivity solutions. This is causing us to look at leaner and less expensive solutions to meet our business needs. This changes the way that we approach solutions.,The Pros and Bugs of Cisco SwitchesCatalyst 3850 Series,Cisco 3850's are being used at all levels of my organization. We use them for our access layer switches and also at some locations to do MPLS or for more advanced layer 3 capability. We have some 3850's running as the core of some locations as well since these switches are so versatile in functionality.,Cisco 3850s are well supported throughout the industry Cisco 3850s have some really nice features that can be leveraged for enhanced functionality Cisco 3850s have a decent reliability track record (more on this later),Cisco 3850s code upgrades have introduced many bugs in the last 2-3 years that have caused some downtime and other issues at our organization Cisco pricing and SMARTnet contracts can be very confusing, especially on 3850s PoE on 3850s have been less than reliable in the past few years,7,I believe our Cisco gear has mostly had a good impact on our ROI, as downtime is still manageable and most switches do a decent job at staying up and running for many years. A 3850 (now 9300) can cost upwards of $8,000, so please plan ahead as these can have a negative impact on capital budgets. However, going cheap on switches has never paid off in the long run.,We are currently still in the early stages of planning for a Cisco DNA implementation. Our gear currently supports it, we just have to invest the time in setting up the automation as it does not magically set itself up as some people would lead you to believe. There is definitely a learning curve and lots of work to be done by actual humans before you can automate deployments, switch replacements, etc.,Our organization does indeed benefit from Cisco's ability to bake in a lot of functionality into their products. Need some layer 3 functionality at a location with a 3850? Pay Cisco some money and activate that IP services license! Boom, now you have layer 3 without buying another piece of equipment. This alone makes Cisco a very attractive product for a lot of companies.Cisco Catalyst Switches: No need to worry!Catalyst 2960 X/XR Series Catalyst 2960-L Series Catalyst 3560-CX Series Catalyst 3850 Series,We used them for all of our edge switches at retail locations and manufacturing locations.,Extremely long uptime Rarely have hardware failures Solid software,Early development code can be full of bugs,10,Easy to manage No need to stay up at night worrying about them,We did not implement automation or analytics when using them.,We used these switches with a call manager implementation. We were able to VLAN off different segments on the switch to separate our Voice and Data traffic.,NETGEAR Ethernet Switches and HPE Aruba Ethernet SwitchesRock steady Catalyst SwitchesCatalyst 2960-L Series,We use Cisco Catalyst Switches in all wiring closets and data centers. They are the workhorse of end user connectivity.,Closet network switches Branch endpoint connections,It is sometimes hard to uncouple the cat 5 cables because of the over hand of the chassis frame.,9,They last a long time.,We have benefited from the netflow management and SNMP management.,We have configured VLANs with ease and the PoE feature powers our phones.Great ProductCatalyst 2960 X/XR Series Catalyst 3650 Series Catalyst 3850 Series,These are excellent access and core layer switches for the campus network. They make the deployment of a campus so simple with a high level of features available.,Campus core switching Campus access switching Campus routing handling default routes and Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVI),Rolling software updates with no downtime More integration with the WAN A simplified ui for non technical users,9,They are rock solid and do not need to be touched 99% of the time. Simple configuration Automation tools and integration,I have rolled out mass configuration changes to hundreds of devices and software upgrades,We utilise the easy configuration backup and it allows us to meet our business needs.,Cisco NexusGreat productWe use it as core switching for data center and all remote locations.,Very easy to manage Hardcore equipment Can stack as many switches as I want,Web GUI,10,Great warranty Very easy RMAs,Juniper CX,Quip
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July 09, 2019

Cisco Catalyst Has a Solid and Long Track Record

Benjamin Story
Score 8 out of 10
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We use the Cisco Catalyst Switch line as our campus access and core switching platform. They provide us the stable platform to build the rest of our architecture. The hardware is reliable which is a major need in a healthcare environment where replacement may only occur every 7-10 years. Also, the hardware is hardy enough to run reliably in network closets that are not environmentally controlled.
  • Hardware Reliability
  • Software is extensible to provide future proofing.
  • Support for security features on box.
  • Software quality assurance could use attention.
  • The Catalyst 9K requires subscription based software licensing.
  • Support and licensing options make it difficult to procure.
For enterprise businesses with a need for a reliable platform, the Catalyst switches are a very good option. Smaller businesses and non-profit or government customers may find that the price is too expensive for their budget. The Cisco Catalyst line is best suited for campus networks, and at this point, is not designed for data center networks.
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June 17, 2019

Cisco Switches

Scott Cutler
Score 8 out of 10
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We are using the 6880 switches as our core and distribution layer through our network. We have about 60 of them deployed. We run MPLS and MP-BGP with a 3 layer VPN on them. We use 4510, 9410 and 9300 as our aces layer. We use sub-interface on the 6880 com toon access layer and GLBP for our gateway protocol and it allows us not to use a limit spanning tree in our environment.
  • Switching
  • Stable hardware
  • Ease of configuration
  • We have had some issues with 6800 switches more so the 6840s we had to replace them with 6880 because of hardware issues.
  • The number of software releases. I know you are moving to just a few which is good.
  • Sometimes finding a stable release for dot1x.
They are really good in our campus environment for business needs. We have a hard time with switches in hard environment locations. I know they have a manufacturing switch but it does not fit in the enclosures we use.
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June 11, 2019

Catalyst Switches Rock!

Preston Collins
Score 10 out of 10
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[They are used as an] Access layer connectivity switches.
  • L2-3 Access
  • Distribution
  • Easy configuration
  • Multicast
  • Spanning tree
They are great for access later connectivity. For high density connections within distribution closests and access rooms there isn’t a better product on the market. However when you start looking at them for core data center functions they start to be come lack luster. They also work great in top of rack switch environments.
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March 06, 2019

Cisco Catalyst Switches Review

Edwin Sandys
Score 10 out of 10
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We use the Catalyst range as our access, distribution and internal core routing layer. This pretty much makes up the core of our campus network with recent upgrades to 10 Gig and some movement for 40 Gig within our data center.

We like the idea that we have a lot of control within our layer two environment and are able to implement many security functions within our switching layer.
  • Spanning-Tree - The ability to handle loops and BPDU Guards is unmatched in my opinion. We heavily rely on this functionality to mitigate some layer 2 issues we sometimes face.
  • Syslogs and SNMP - We love the detail at which we can obtain syslog information and filter based on levels. Much of our troubleshooting of faults with the detailed SNMP traps assist in mitigating issues early.
  • L3 Switching - I love the fact that we can easily do routing and switching within the same unit, and for our internal core operations, it's perfect. High-speed port density are coupled with routing into a single unit on the larger Catalyst switches.
  • For the larger Catalyst 6800 and even the older 6500 switches, while Netflow is supported within the units, experience in these areas has been unsatisfying sometimes. We noticed the supervisor engines over time ramp up their CPU utilization which can cause performance issues. Perhaps take this into account and tailor your Netflow sample configurations differently for the Catalysts.
Let's put it this way - when is a catalyst switch not required!? In essence, the challenge is not justifying whether Catalyst Switches is the right path because we all know it's the better choice. It's a matter of which model is the right choice based on your scenario.

But making the choice of which model to place at which point is not always easy, even with the "Help Me Choose" option that Cisco offers. Always look at the datasheets and understand what you require, then make the selection before consulting with your Cisco account manager.

For the access layer, go with Cisco 2960X with the 10 Gig Fiber Uplinks. If you have multiple switches within the same rack, add on the stacking feature. Get these access layer switches to aggregate into some of the Cisco 3850s or more as your distribution nodes before finally linking into the larger Catalyst 6800 or the newer 9500.
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March 05, 2019

Catalyst 2960 fond adieu

Peter Mckenzie
Score 5 out of 10
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We having being using the Catalyst 2960 switches for years. They are very reliable. We use them as part of our CCNA, CCNA Security & CCNP Route course. They provide a "virtual" solution for students who can be on different routed networks.
  • Connect up students to the routers
  • Cope with getting their configs regularly wiped over many years
  • Cope with being turned on and off regularly for many years
  • These switches are EOL but they are still performing well. Sadly the last IOS was 15.2, so there are labs that where they can't be used for in CCNP.
These switches as mentioned are great in student labs, handle being turned on and off connected and reconnected, programmed and deprogrammed.
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June 14, 2019

I will always buy Cisco!

Sebastián Sarasate
Score 10 out of 10
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We have implemented Cisco Catalyst Switches as core switch and access layers at our data center and every branch office. The logistics business has fully connected operations processes, and we, as leaders in the logistics industry need to have the best solutions the give the best services to our customers.
  • Routing
  • VLAN
  • Layers of connection
  • Software
  • Clustering
  • Applications support
We have implemented Cisco Catalyst Switches at the data center as a core, and in every branch office as a core and border connection point. I think we can apply Cisco Catalyst Switches every time that we need a robust solution with a lot of success cases to back it up.
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March 07, 2019

Cisco 2960X switch - reliable and powerful enterprise access

Darren Hosking
Score 10 out of 10
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Cisco Catalyst Switches are stable, reliable and feature rich. They allow easy expansion with stacking and enabling of advanced features when required.
  • Wired 802.1x just works, which increases security
  • Stacking greatly simplifies network management and design
  • PoE lets you power phones, Access Points, etc.
  • Boot time of a stack could be improved
  • Stacking cables are thick and heavy with a large bend radius
  • Configuration wizard for standard installs would be good (without requiring Prime)
Well suited in environments requiring advanced features and security and small to large enterprises with a dedicated communications room. Switches can be noisy
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June 14, 2019

Deploy it and forget it.

Verified User
Score 10 out of 10
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These switches are amazing! We have these switches in our bus maintenance yard for years and have a low failure rate. These switches continue to run even when the vents are clogged with oil and dust! Pretty much indestructible, some switches are running in a non air conditioned room and it still provides reliable network connection during California summer days!
  • VLAN segmentation is easy to configure.
  • Highly durable, and tolerant to dust.
  • TAC support will quickly solve your issues.
  • 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.
It is well suited for an enterprise network with large amounts of network devices where high levels of uptime is important. It is less suited for small businesses with a few computers where network outages will not impact the business. Due to price of the switch.
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June 11, 2019

Cisco Catalyst - now and future

Verified User
Score 7 out of 10
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Catalyst Switches provide reliable transport across the enterprise. They also provide good uptime and resiliency. Cisco Catalyst Switches need to start looking at commoditization at the access layer to help control their costs. Expensive switches are a thing of the past. Companies are looking for lower cost options for their enterprise.
  • Uptime.
  • Reliability.
  • Resilience.
  • Cost.
  • Commoditization.
  • Flexibility.
Cisco Catalyst Switches are very well suited for the enterprise level. You pay a premium for reliability, and some companies cannot afford the price point for that reliability. Large enterprises are now looking for ways to function at the price point of a small to medium company. The industry is changing and companies have to adapt.
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March 07, 2019

The Pros and Bugs of Cisco Switches

Verified User
Score 7 out of 10
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Cisco 3850's are being used at all levels of my organization. We use them for our access layer switches and also at some locations to do MPLS or for more advanced layer 3 capability. We have some 3850's running as the core of some locations as well since these switches are so versatile in functionality.
  • Cisco 3850s are well supported throughout the industry
  • Cisco 3850s have some really nice features that can be leveraged for enhanced functionality
  • Cisco 3850s have a decent reliability track record (more on this later)
  • Cisco 3850s code upgrades have introduced many bugs in the last 2-3 years that have caused some downtime and other issues at our organization
  • Cisco pricing and SMARTnet contracts can be very confusing, especially on 3850s
  • PoE on 3850s have been less than reliable in the past few years
I think Cisco 3850's and their other Catalyst layer 2/3 switches are best suited for large organizations that are willing to deal with bugs in code updates when they are trying to use the more advanced functions provided by Cisco. These functions make this essentially a layer 3 device that can be very convenient to leverage in a larger enterprise, but also introduce issues that can affect your organization. We have had issues that were supposed to be corrected in code upgrades, only to have other issues introduced once upgraded. This can be very frustrating in an environment that is 24/7 or requires no downtime.
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June 27, 2019

Cisco Catalyst Switches: No need to worry!

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Score 10 out of 10
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We used them for all of our edge switches at retail locations and manufacturing locations.
  • Extremely long uptime
  • Rarely have hardware failures
  • Solid software
  • Early development code can be full of bugs
A Cisco Catalyst Switch can be used in any environment. If you want long up time and need a managed switch it is the perfect fit. If an unmanaged switch is needed for a small office, a Catalyst switch would be a bit overkill.
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June 12, 2019

Rock steady Catalyst Switches

Verified User
Score 9 out of 10
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We use Cisco Catalyst Switches in all wiring closets and data centers. They are the workhorse of end user connectivity.
  • Closet network switches
  • Branch endpoint connections
  • It is sometimes hard to uncouple the cat 5 cables because of the over hand of the chassis frame.
Wiring closets, small data centers.
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March 07, 2019

Great Product

Verified User
Score 9 out of 10
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These are excellent access and core layer switches for the campus network. They make the deployment of a campus so simple with a high level of features available.
  • Campus core switching
  • Campus access switching
  • Campus routing handling default routes and Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVI)
  • Rolling software updates with no downtime
  • More integration with the WAN
  • A simplified ui for non technical users
Campus switching and routing - I would always deploy a Cisco Catalyst Switch if I could. I would prefer a Cisco Nexus switch for the data centre.
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About Cisco Catalyst Switches

The Cisco Catalyst family of switches includes enterprise LAN access, distribution, and core switches. The vendor says the switches are designed for an entirely new era of intent-based networking, deliver stellar performance and functionality, and prepare your network for the future with breakthrough innovations for security, mobility, IoT, and the cloud.

Cisco Catalyst switches offer advanced security capabilities, scale for IoT, and cloud readiness.

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