Cisco makes a great device
December 10, 2020

Cisco makes a great device

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst Switches

Cisco is a leader in the networking industry. We utilize Cisco Catalyst switches in instances we need guaranteed reliability and dependability. Using Cisco Catalyst switches I can say with confidence that the product is more than likely to provide a high level of uptime. In addition, Cisco IOS is popular among network engineers and the pool of talent that know Cisco is greater than other organizations.
  • Reliability.
  • Excellent feature set.
  • Cutting edge of networking.
  • Higher pricing.
  • Higher skillset required to effectively manage.
  • No other cons that I can think of and the 2 above aren't necessarily cons.
  • Limited downtime.
  • Longevity of devices means buying less devices in the long run.
  • More features allows for greater network tools and security.
Cisco does have a higher skillset to manage via IOS command line, however you get greater control. The requirement for a higher skillset also means a more seasoned engineer is working on your network. The pool of talent that knows Cisco IOS is vast so there are plenty of options in terms of management. IOS provides granular control over network configuration and speed of deployment.
Juniper is another great product in terms of quality. The pool of talent that knows Cisco is greater however which is an advantage for Cisco. I do like Juniper's ability to confirm the commit, allowing for rollback of configuration if there are issues. Both are good quality product and there are more engineers that know Cisco however.

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 switches are well suited for all environments. You may find some smaller businesses with a limited budget more averse to spending for Cisco, however the quality of the switches and the support more than make up for the price. If a business values their uptime, Cisco is a good device to keep on hand.