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Powerful Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms
Updated January 11, 2024

Powerful Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms

Ye Yang | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms

Used as a PE router on the edge and facilitated the deployment of our telemetry service across 100 sites.
  • Easy to deploy
  • Flexible on modulars
  • Looks good (being a white chassis)
  • Lack of POE module support
  • Provide a USB-c console port
  • More SFP ports
  • MPLS
  • Multiple routed ports
  • Expandable switch modules
  • Reduced running cost
  • Powerful routing process
  • Easy to maintain
  • Cisco 2000 Series Connected GRID Routers (CGR 2000)
Compared to the Cisco 2000 Series Connected GRID Routers, CGR2010, the Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms is more powerful in processing, and it has the capability to do the segment routing. It is easier to install physically and occupies less space in the rack, consumes less power, and saves more for the company.

Do you think Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms again?

Yes

Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches, Cisco 2000 Series Connected GRID Routers (CGR 2000), Cisco Firepower 4100 Series
The Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms perform well in an airconed room where the temperature is well controlled, but in an industrial environment where the temperature can shoot up to 50 degrees, it would not withstand the harsh conditions. It does not support PoE switch module, where a PoE VoIP phone is required.