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Cisco Catalyst Switches offer top-notch reliability and uptime
December 04, 2020

Cisco Catalyst Switches offer top-notch reliability and uptime

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst Switches

  • Catalyst 2960-L Series
Cisco Catalyst Switches are being used in various office locations in our organization. They are used to connect desktop computers, laptops, VoIP Phones, multi-function copiers, and IP cameras.They help keep all of our devices connected and online without any interruptions. Our network is reliable as a result of using these switches.
  • Increase network reliability
  • Provide PoE to VOIP phones and IP cameras
  • Simplicity of setup and deployment
  • Higher pricing compared to other manufacturers
  • Technical Support and licensing options
  • Inter-connectivity with non-Cisco products
  • Positive impact on network reliability and uptime
  • Positive impact of devoting fewer resources to maintain the network
  • Positive impact of lower costs due to fewer hardware failures
Cisco IOS is the most straightforward and easy-to-use interface of any network manufacturer on the market. It provides quick setup and deployment of these switches onto a network. Firmware updates are quick and backups can be taken and deployed quickly if the need arises to deploy a new switch onto the network.
HP ProCurve are a less expensive alternative to Cisco Catalyst Switches. They perform well in networks of various sizes, as well as with VOIP applications and IP cameras. They can be considered a good alternative if one's budget is constrained and the initial cost of Cisco Catalyst Switches and support are too high.

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Catalyst Switches go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Catalyst Switches again?

Yes

Cisco Catalyst Switches are well suited in more robust networks where bandwidth and uptime is imperative. They are reliable when dealing with VOIP applications and IP cameras. Once they are configured and deployed, there is very little maintenance required. For smaller, cost-constrained budgets, there would be other options that would need to be considered due to the overall cost of Cisco Catalyst Switches and support/maintenance agreements.