Worthy expense for a business
December 11, 2020

Worthy expense for a business

Darshan YS | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • Cisco Catalyst 2960 - L

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst Switches

  • Catalyst 2960-L Series
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches are used as network switches. Ours is a small- to medium-size startup, and it serves perfectly for ethernet connectivity. It is well designed and seems like a secure interface that can handle large enough bandwidth to support our day-to-day operations in the office. It is very reliable and we have not had any problems so far with the device.
  • Security is tight
  • Network connectivity has never been an issue
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving, including link connectivity
  • Upfront cost is high
  • Renewal of the the license needs to be done every two years
  • It is hard to stack certain models
  • Very stable system ensures smooth network connectivity
  • Speed is very important, as we route large amounts of data to the internal server
  • A lot of upgrades on the system--frequent updates obstruct work
We do not use these particular features of the Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches. I am not so capable of commenting on the usefulness of the feature.
The customization and manageability of the network switches are extremely helpful when integrating the Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches. It was extremely easy to reconfigure the switch when the company was moved from one location to another, and the adaptability of the network switch helped a lot in getting the network up and running in no time.
Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches could handle more bandwidth and are more stable compared to the NETGEAR Ethernet Switches. The Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches are more pricy. I feel the price is worth it when you out weigh the pros and cons of the system, as reliability is very important for the smooth operation of a technology business.

Do you think Cisco Catalyst Switches delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Catalyst Switches's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Catalyst Switches live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Catalyst Switches go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Catalyst Switches again?

Yes

If you are looking for ease of use and future-proof network switches with strong software architecture Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches are a very good choice. They work well with small startups, as they are easy and very fast to configure. The main downside is that the licensing of the product can be a little pricy for startups.