Excellent Access Layer Switches
Updated March 22, 2024
Excellent Access Layer Switches
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
- Catalyst 9200 Series
Cisco Catalyst 9200 switches are used as access layer switches in our organization as they replace previous 2960X models. They are robust and performant devices that support all features needed at the access layer. We also benefit from their compatibility with the Digital Network Architecture solution as they are integrated into the Cisco DNA Center platform.
- DHCP Snooping
- ARP Inspection
- Network Access Control
- SNMPv3
- Traffic counters
- Robustness in a long period of time
- Modularity and redundancy
- Simplicity of deployment through automation
In a large-scale environment that operates dozens of network switches, automation can make the difference. This allows a tailored template to be massively deployed on every new switch as well as on every switch that needs to be replaced; whether a standalone or a stack member. Once out of the box, a brand new device can be implemented both easily and quickly, which is a key factor for the exploitation phase of a network.
Management is very important when operating a network as All admins want to make sure their devices are correctly supervised and managed. A solution like DNAC allows for Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches to be fully integrated, supervised and managed in an automated way, which is beneficial during network exploitation.
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-X/XR Series Switches, Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series Switches, Cisco Nexus Series Switches and Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches
We selected Cisco Catalyst switches because of their robustness and their ability to fulfill a specific role (access, distribution...) depending on the serie. When using different series at different layers, they perfectly interoperate in a legacy environment, as well as in a SDN environment when operated through Catalyst / DNA Center.
Do you think Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches's feature set?
Yes
Did Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches live up to sales and marketing promises?
I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process
Did implementation of Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches again?
Yes
Cisco Catalyst Addtional Questions
- Access layer switches
- Network Access Control
- DAI
- DHCP Snooping
- SDN
- Scalability
- Ease of Use
Scalability would be our main objective, in order to be able to quickly and efficiently deploy new floors, buildings, sites with network switches.
Go with Catalyst / DNA Center from the start if possible as it allows for clean deployments, configurations, updates process and normalization.
TAC's help has been requeted several times for various issues (stack issues, licensing, upgrades...) during run/exploitation of devices. We found valuable that our requets were quickly processed and addressed if possible. Sometimes, it can take a while if a BU agreement is needed, which could be improved, but that's only a small part of our opened cases.
Using Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
1000 - For end-user it represents : Availability through stack members / network modules / power supplies redudancy, speed through 1Gbps downlinks and 10G/25G uplinks, security through NAC / DAI / DHCP Snooping features. They guarantee for people perfect conditions for business to be done throughout the day / month / year.
10 - Appetite for networking and technology in a global maner, good planning to run the changes and upgrades, familiar with network management supervision / assurance (Prime Infrastructure, Catalyst / DNA Center). But not necessarily expert and Cisco-certificed people as these devices are also easy to work with, both a legacy and automated environments.
- ISSU
- Stackwise
- Catalyst / DNA Center
Evaluating Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches and Competitors
Yes - It can basically replace all old access layer switches (29xx)
I did not take part into the selection process.
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches Support
Pros | Cons |
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Quick Resolution Good followup Knowledgeable team Problems get solved Kept well informed No escalation required Immediate help available Support cares about my success Quick Initial Response | Need to explain problems multiple times |
As Cisco Gold partner we have a high level of support with Cisco.
Using Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
Pros | Cons |
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Like to use Easy to use Technical support not required Well integrated Consistent Quick to learn Convenient Feel confident using | None |
- Automation
- NAC
- Upgrades
- Stack member replacement with Catalyst / DNA Center