The catalyst evolution
June 18, 2019
The catalyst evolution
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Modules Used
- Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst Switches
- Catalyst 3650 Series
- Catalyst 3850 Series
- Catalyst 6800 Series
- Catalyst 9300 Series
- Catalyst 9500 Series
We utilize cat6807 switches in high-density locations as a layer 3 fiber/copper, high availability, and aggregation point.
- A high-performance platform.
- A new and improved version of the resilient cat6500 series.
- Highly adaptable for meeting today's ever-changing business demands.
- Hitless patching.
- Less susceptible to vulnerabilities.
- DNA center integration.
- Catalyst switches have enabled us to add resiliency in critical areas in-which high availability to crucial.
Network automation is new to our organization; however, we plan on utilizing the feature on 6807s in the near future.
I love the out of band management option provided with the supervisor modules.
- Cisco Nexus and Cisco 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 9000)
Although catalyst switches could be used in place of ASR routers; the additional performance provided by the ASR was recommended over the catalyst switch for WAN aggregation.