Catalyst-astic
June 14, 2018
Catalyst-astic
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Modules Used
- Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst Switches
- Catalyst 3650 Series
- Catalyst 3850 Series
- Catalyst 9300 Series
We use Cisco Catalyst Switches for multiple applications within multiple layers. They provide us dependable port connectivity as well as additional functionality such as 802.1x.
Pros
- LAN switching
- Voice segmentation
- Routing and MPLS tagging
- Port aggregation
Cons
- Per port costs are higher than other vendors, even though those vendors do not provide as much out of their switches, the number is a selling obstacle
- Reliability has limited outage costs
- Ease of deployment has prevented large acquisition costs
- Ability to stack has reduced the demand for larger modular switches
Combined with ISE we have been able to implement secure connectivity throughout our network.
Not that I am aware of.
The Dell switches try to come in on price point saying that they do everything the Cisco switches do, which is just not the case.
Cisco Catalyst Addtional Questions
- Network connectivity
- Security
- Voice segmentation
- Inline power
- Product Features
- Prior Experience with the Product
Capability and ability to scale as needed
Using Cisco Catalyst Switches
10000 - Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity throughout the city
3 - CCNA networking knowledge
- Data connectivity
- Voice connectivity
- Identity services
- Spine leaf deployment
- SDN using ACI
Evaluating Cisco Catalyst Switches and Competitors
Would emphasize ROI rather than cost.
Cisco Catalyst Switches Support
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Quick Resolution Good followup Knowledgeable team Problems get solved Kept well informed No escalation required Immediate help available Support understands my problem Support cares about my success Quick Initial Response | None |
Yes
the support is exceptional and the cost of training additional headcount is offset.
It is always exceptional.
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