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Cisco Convert
December 05, 2020

Cisco Convert

John Jacob | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst Switches

  • Catalyst 2960 X/XR Series
  • Catalyst 2960-L Series
  • Catalyst 3650 Series
  • Catalyst 9200 Series
  • Catalyst 9300 Series
They are the standard base structure for our station and Data Center networks. We are able to route and manage the network easily, creating VLANs and routing priorities, QoS and general data management such as permit or deny multicast.
  • Layer 2 and 3 routing in particular with the CAT 9200 and 9300 series
  • VLAN management
  • Standardization of SNMP data for monitoring
  • Security
  • Generally last well beyond the expected life of the devices.
  • Licensing can be difficult
  • The basic archetectural design could use some impovement. Get rid of the concept of a new box and just purchase modules that can repopulate the case. Saves them money that can be passed on to the purchaser, not to meantion recycling.
  • Having to dig for this last one. Boot time is a little excessive.
  • The dependablity means less down time
  • Longer life then generally expected.
  • Quailty of service provided gives better results.
Generally the only customization we use is the dual power options and support. Otherwise we manage our own.
In the past I have use the HP Aruba and ProCurve series switchs much the same as we use the Cisco Nexus and Catalyst. While the HP switches generally are less expensive, the just are not as powerful, dependable and percise (maybe better said as easily programmed to do exactly what you want. The HP actual did not have the life expectance of the Cisco either.

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

We have a spread out environment of numerous remote locations across the United States. Standardization is critical to keep communication flowing easily and to accommodate the rapid changes our environment often requires. The [Cisco] Catalyst Switches have the memory and resources to handle the Core and Managed switching functions in these locations, that are in a cost range that can be justified.
In the Data Centers the Catalyst server well enough for the edge and fringe managed switches but the Core functions require a little more robust power that we get from the Nexus 9000 series.