Cisco Catalyst 2960X
Updated September 17, 2022
Cisco Catalyst 2960X
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 9500 Series
We use the 2960 family as the access switches and the 9500 as the core. They are excellent and easy to configure and maintain. The power to combine PoE+ with gigabit ports, allowed us to connect access points and cameras at the same switch, without needing PoE injectors with the security they will work well without degrading the network for users. Also, we can use stack connectors, to centralize the administration of a block of switches. Well integrated with Cisco DNA Center.
- Interconnectivity
- Reliability in performance.
- Network access
- Customer support and helpfull community
- Not easy licensing model on the begin
- Firmware updates
- positive - ROI
- positive - hardware time of use
- positive - easy loop detect
Some models are equipped with PoE+, we use this feature to connect access points and cameras, without the need to use PoE injectors. We can pay less for switches where we don't need PoE+ and standard the switches we use, to make simples the administration process. When integrated with Cisco DNA Center, we have a centralized management.
Cisco are easy to configure and maintain. They are reliable
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
Using Cisco Catalyst Switches
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Like to use Relatively simple Easy to use Technical support not required Well integrated Consistent Quick to learn Convenient Feel confident using Familiar | None |
- Network segmentation
- Spanning-tree
- Scalable switches, until 8 stacks