Item: Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use these switches out in the field at our many oil/gas terminals. They are used to connect the network into places where we dont have a building, rather just a cabinet.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Heat dissapation.
Switching
Ease of configuration
Ease of troubleshooting
Form Factor

Cons

Price

Most Important Features

Form factor
Functionality
Heat dissapation

Network Management

It is very simple and easy to use. PnP the device, apply the configuration, provision it and make a few changes, then out the door it goes.

Network Segmentation

VLAN segmentation and it is important for different devices used to be in separated VLANs. Cameras never need to be with a PLC.

The expansion modules really allow us to use these switches for different scenarios in the way that we need them. Sometimes we need a lot of extra ports. Sometimes we need some extra ports, but also extra fiber ports to bring the network to other areas.

Alternatives Considered

Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series Switches

They allow for more custimization. We use the 3100s because they are cheaper, but the 3300's are nice because they allow for more and different port density.

Key Insights

Do you think Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms, Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches, Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series Switches

Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches