Cisco, the reliable switch
December 15, 2020
Cisco, the reliable switch
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst Switches
- Catalyst 2960-L Series
- Catalyst 3850 Series
- Catalyst 9300 Series
The different models of Cisco Catalyst Switches service different features of our company. The 9300 is our core system, where we utilize the VXLAN feature between numerous sites. The 3850 and 2960 are used in multiple locations for L2 transport. The 3850 gives us the ability to use L2 and L3 functionality where needed.
- VXLAN gives us the ability to present the same environment over a L3 connection
- L2 traffic
- L3 traffic in the retail locations to cut back on the amount of equipment needed
- Cost is always an issue
- DNA licensing required when not needed
- Command line interface
- DR with the 9300 VXLAN capability
- Single device in locations doing both L2 and L3 functions
- Stackable
I would say we haven't benefited from it but not because they aren't good but because we haven't utilized them. We are an old-school shop and have always had a custom to command line configuration. Some of my engineers have utilized a few of the graphical interfaces but usually revert to command line for speed.
In comparison to the NETGEAR and Linksys, these are simple single VLAN switches that are not business capable. Cisco switches give you the ability to separate segments as well as true single-port speed, no sharing. In comparison to Aruba, Aruba just recently got into the PoE feature that Cisco has had for years in a medium-sized environment.
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