Cisco Catalyst Switches provides a reliable and adaptable switching solution
February 09, 2024

Cisco Catalyst Switches provides a reliable and adaptable switching solution

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • Cisco Catalyst 3560 - CX
  • Cisco Catalyst 2960 X/XR Series
  • Cisco Catalyst 2960 - L
  • Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series
  • Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series
  • Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst Switches

Our infrastructure is built around all Cisco Catalyst Switches. They allow us to deliver reliable cabled infrastructure in a predictable way. Distribution and access is easily deployed and scaled using Cisco Catalyst Switches. The varied product range provide the needed product depending on the location and need so it's a flexible product line.
  • Reliability
  • Scaling
  • Integrations
  • Some previous models have had less reliable software
  • Pricing
  • Licensing model
  • Perhaps a bit high cost on investment, but considering the life span they provide it's rather good
  • Licensing model makes it a bit hard to predict cost over lifetime
Using Cisco Catalyst Switches we get a homegenous network for easy central administration and integration with our tool set. We also know that replacing a product series with another from Cisco always provide roughly the same form factor and physical requirements so we don't need to redesign our wiring closets which. Staying with one vendor makes all our integrations work and provide future proof management.

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 Catalyst Switches are suitable for all types of access, distribution and core scenarios. They scale well and have many different cabling options, both for copper and fiber.

Cisco Catalyst Switches Reliability

The product line is very complete and flexible. Supporting anything from small to larger modular solutions. Need PoE? Need 25Gb or faster fiber? Catalyst has you covered in all areas we can think of. Compact form factor? Industrial use? Cisco Catalyst has something that fits any scenario. And we can expect the same features, configuration and integrations to work no matter what.
Most the time this is an extermely reliable platform. Some series has had issues but it's not often we see it.