Catalyst switches in enterprise networks
Updated January 11, 2019
Catalyst switches in enterprise networks
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Modules Used
- Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst Switches
- Catalyst 3850 Series
- Catalyst 6800 Series
They are used as access and distribution switches. They are used in enterprise networks and also data centers management networks. In general, they are really stable.
- Access switches
- Colapse Core switch
- Many redundancy functions, depending on the model, there are stacks, VSS, even working separately provide L3 redundancy with HSRP for example
- Maybe interference speed, the highest I have seen is 10Gbps. Nexus is working in 40 Gbps and even 100 Gbps
- They are really stable
- An investment for years
- Great support and knowledge for lots of engineers
Not really. I would like to actually.
Well, at least I have not seen that customization, they basically do what they were made to do. Regarding manageability, it is OK, a CLI would be the best option to manage them.
Catalyst Switches are not too expensive and are more known.
Cisco Catalyst Addtional Questions
- Network access
- Data Center Core switches
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Product Reputation
This is a well trusted and known family of network switches
Reduncay always in mind
Yes, for pricing. Nice recomendations
Using Cisco Catalyst Switches
30 - Network engineers and tech support
- Basically network connectivity, maybe full rendundancy
- Network connectivity
Evaluating Cisco Catalyst Switches and Competitors
Yes - Evaluating Dell switches
Network Programability
Cisco Catalyst Switches Support
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Quick Resolution Good followup Knowledgeable team Problems get solved Kept well informed No escalation required Support understands my problem Support cares about my success Quick Initial Response | None |
Not Sure
When I open a case and after so many days they realized what the issue was, it took a long while, but the tech support was patient
Using Cisco Catalyst Switches
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Like to use Relatively simple Easy to use Well integrated Consistent Feel confident using | None |
- Relatively simple to set up
- Implementing new features which are not part of the normal usage