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Catalyst 9300 Value Add
March 29, 2022

Catalyst 9300 Value Add

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches

  • Catalyst 9300 Series
Our Catalyst 9300 switches send NetFlow and ETA data to StealthWatch. We are also leveraging it for Software-Defined Access using ISE, Rapid Threat Containment, and CyberVision OT management.
  • Software Defined Access.
  • Rapid Threat Containment.
  • Built in SSD for running apps like ThousandEyes and CyberVision.
  • NetFlow generation.
  • Pricing.
  • By leveraging a switch like this we don't have to roll trucks as often for implementations and replacements.
Using DNA Center to provision these switches has been a huge time saver. It helps keep the standard configurations deployed and in check.
We have not had to get too customized with these switches yet. Maybe as we do more enforcement with Software-Defined Access this will come up.
HP does not provide enhanced NetFlow, unable to really get insight into the encrypted traffic. Software-Defined Access seems to be more cumbersome in the Aruba framework.

Do you think Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches again?

Yes

Cisco Secure Network Analytics (StealthWatch), Cisco Umbrella, Cisco DNA Center
When looking for a switch that can provide complete visibility into an environment and leverage it as a sensor then the Catalyst 9300 switch is a no-brainer. Other switches are restrictive and sometimes require you to purchase additional appliances. Hard to justify in a small office environment.