Cost-effective campus access switch
Updated March 07, 2023
Cost-effective campus access switch
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
We use Cisco 9200 as general purpose access switches.
- CLI management
- Long life for hardware and software
- 1-hop sercurity
- CLI and running-configuration more like Juniper
- Cheaper switches with all ports at least 2.5G
- network module with both 25G and 40G
Automatic generated config in Python.
We don't use DNA yet.
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?
Yes
Did implementation of Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches go as expected?
No
Would you buy Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches again?
Yes
Using Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
30000 - The people represents all business functions. The Cisco Catalyst 9200 switches are used to connect access equipment to the rest of the campuses network and the Internet. This includes the access point, and therefor also all wireless users. The switches are also used for non-user devices, like building control, etc.
8 - 2 employees does the physical labor, which requires some fitness. The rest (6) can do the configuration, which requires understanding of general networking, and some Cisco specific knowledge. The Catalyst series have been very consistent for 20 years. This is a huge benefit, when supporting many generations of Cisco equipment at the same time.
- No, we have not done something unexpected or innovative. But that is the hole point. The Catalyst series is very consistent, and is a safe bet/investment.
- We will use the switches together with Cisco DNS center for better management and monitoring.
- We will use the switches together with Cisco ISE for better access control.