Cisco - Rock Solid In Any Environment
Updated September 08, 2021
Cisco - Rock Solid In Any Environment
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst Switches
- Catalyst 3560-CX Series
- Catalyst 3850 Series
We use both the 3850 and 3560-CX switches as endpoint switches and cores for remote locations. Due to the nature of construction, uptime and quick deployment are some of our highest priorities. We deploy these for our remote locations connect via microwave link. In many of these places dynamic routing is required to ensure uptime is maintained, even if a power outage occurs at one of the other locations.
- Switching/Routing
- Stability
- High tolerance to environmental conditions
- Cost!
- Physical size
- Flexibility with port types
- Increased uptime - which saves us money
- Standard deployments - config can just be copied from one device to another
- Standard programming between devices.
We are utilizing dynamic routing between different locations on our site. We also utilize advanced functions like L2TP tunnels and MACSEC to deploy secure network links for sub-contracts that need to connect their remote locations but ensure their data is encapsulated. Because these switches can act as a router, they are great for deploying where hosts may not be able to connect back to our central DHCP server.
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