Excellent performance
Updated December 19, 2025

Excellent performance

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
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Verified User

Modules Used

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

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst Switches

In our organization, we are using Cisco Catalyst Switches for connecting our internal employees/users with each other. They have not caused any issues till now. I also like that most of the switches have all the ports we need for optimum performance and reliability. The best thing about Cisco Catalyst Switches is the very good availability in the market.

Pros

  • Performance
  • Easy to troubleshoot issues

Cons

  • Sometimes, one or more ports get faulty.
  • A reboot is required occasionally to solve issues.
  • POE feature in some switches helps to connect other devices for power
  • Ready availability of replacement in market even when the item has gone End of sale

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 offer good value for money for particularly SMBs and are made specifically for the purpose of performance and customisation. Cisco also offers the option to stack switches in many series like 3650 series, etc.

Cisco Catalyst Switches Support

ProsCons
Quick Resolution
Good followup
Problems get solved
Kept well informed
Difficult to get immediate help
We have not purchased premium support.
There are multiple ways to support answers like community forums, email, chat, etc. Which makes it easier to resolve issues.

Using Cisco Catalyst Switches

ProsCons
Like to use
Relatively simple
Easy to use
Well integrated
Consistent
Convenient
Feel confident using
None
  • Basic configuration is easy.
  • Software updates are easy and not very difficult.
  • Advanced configuration might need some help from engineer or online forums.
Cisco Catalyst Switches are easy to use and setup for basic connectivity between devices. For VLAN's and other advanced features configuration, help may be needed from an engineer or internet.

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