high performance and low latency
Updated March 13, 2025
high performance and low latency
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Modules Used
- Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series
- Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
- Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst Switches
I use Cisco Catalyst Switches as our switch port to address our interface problems.
Pros
- high performance
- low latancy
- high bandwidth
Cons
- stability
- security
- management
- performance
- There has not been to much return on investment
mainly security and performance
Do you think Cisco Catalyst Switches delivers good value for the price?
Not sure
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 Hybrid Work
- Working from home
We are in the partial implementation phase, with hybrid work rolled
out to several departments but not yet company-wide. So far, we’ve
learned that clear communication and the right technology are critical
for success. We’ve faced challenges with ensuring equity between remote
and in-office employees, but we’ve also seen increased employee
satisfaction and productivity. Moving forward, we plan to gather more
feedback and refine our policies to better support a hybrid workforce."
out to several departments but not yet company-wide. So far, we’ve
learned that clear communication and the right technology are critical
for success. We’ve faced challenges with ensuring equity between remote
and in-office employees, but we’ve also seen increased employee
satisfaction and productivity. Moving forward, we plan to gather more
feedback and refine our policies to better support a hybrid workforce."
We use Cisco Webex for video conferencing and team collaboration,
Cisco Meraki for secure networking, and Cisco Umbrella for
cybersecurity. Compared to other tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams,
Cisco stands out for its enterprise-grade security, reliability, and
seamless integration with our existing systems. We chose Cisco because
of its comprehensive hybrid work solution, which combines collaboration
tools, secure networking, and professional hardware. Cisco’s focus on
security was particularly important for our industry, and the
scalability of their products ensures they can grow with our
organization. Additionally, the user-friendly interface and robust
support have made the transition to hybrid work smooth for our employees
Cisco Meraki for secure networking, and Cisco Umbrella for
cybersecurity. Compared to other tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams,
Cisco stands out for its enterprise-grade security, reliability, and
seamless integration with our existing systems. We chose Cisco because
of its comprehensive hybrid work solution, which combines collaboration
tools, secure networking, and professional hardware. Cisco’s focus on
security was particularly important for our industry, and the
scalability of their products ensures they can grow with our
organization. Additionally, the user-friendly interface and robust
support have made the transition to hybrid work smooth for our employees
- Webex
- Microsoft Teams
Cisco Catalyst Addtional Questions
- Virtual Meetings and Team Collaboration: We use it daily for team check-ins, brainstorming sessions, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring all employees stay connected.
- Client and External Partner Meetings: It’s our go-to platform for professional and secure meetings with clients and vendors.
- Training and Onboarding: We rely on it to deliver virtual training programs and onboard new hires efficiently.
- Large-Scale All-Hands Meetings: It enables us to host company-wide town halls and leadership updates with ease.
- Project Management and File Collaboration: Integrated tools help us manage tasks, share files, and collaborate on documents in real time."
- Scalability
- Integration with Other Systems
- Ease of Use
Scalability: As our organization grows, we needed a solution that could scale seamlessly to accommodate more devices and usersEase of Management: Cisco’s management tools, like Cisco DNA Center,
simplified network configuration and reduced our IT team’s workload.Integration with Existing Infrastructure: The ability to integrate
with our current Cisco products and third-party solutions ensured a
smooth transition and unified network environment."
simplified network configuration and reduced our IT team’s workload.Integration with Existing Infrastructure: The ability to integrate
with our current Cisco products and third-party solutions ensured a
smooth transition and unified network environment."
Initial Setup and Basic ConfigurationSet a strong password for privileged EXEC mode and secure access using SSH.Assign a unique hostname and domain name for easy identification.Security Best Practices
Enable port security to restrict unauthorized access and disable unused ports.
Yes, we engaged Cisco Services during both the planning and deployment phases of our solutionWe worked with Cisco’s consulting team to design a network architecture
tailored to our hybrid work environment. They provided valuable insights
and best practices for deploying Cisco Catalyst Switches and
integrating them with our existing infrastructure.Overall, Cisco Services played a critical role in the success of our
deployment, and we highly recommend their expertise. With a few
improvements in documentation and customization, the experience would
have been even better."
tailored to our hybrid work environment. They provided valuable insights
and best practices for deploying Cisco Catalyst Switches and
integrating them with our existing infrastructure.Overall, Cisco Services played a critical role in the success of our
deployment, and we highly recommend their expertise. With a few
improvements in documentation and customization, the experience would
have been even better."
Using Cisco Catalyst Switches
20 - education
5 - Supporting Cisco Catalyst Switches effectively requires
a team with a mix of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and
operational knowledge. Below is a breakdown of the types of people and
skills needed to manage and maintain these switches
a team with a mix of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and
operational knowledge. Below is a breakdown of the types of people and
skills needed to manage and maintain these switches
- IoT and Smart Building Integration
- Edge Computing and Distributed Networks
- Enhanced Guest Networking
- Smart Energy Management
- Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Support
- Advanced Network Analytics and AI-Driven Insights
Evaluating Cisco Catalyst Switches and Competitors
our evaluation and selection process was focused on finding the
best solution for our growing needs. However, if we had to do it again,
we would make the following improvements to our process:Engage Stakeholders Earlier, Conduct a Proof of Concept (PoC)
best solution for our growing needs. However, if we had to do it again,
we would make the following improvements to our process:Engage Stakeholders Earlier, Conduct a Proof of Concept (PoC)
Cisco Catalyst Switches Implementation
Cisco Catalyst Switches Support
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
None | None |
Yes, we purchased premium support for our Cisco Catalyst Switches
Premium support provides 24/7 access to Cisco’s Technical Assistance
Center (TAC), ensuring quick resolution of any issues and minimizing
downtime.
Center (TAC), ensuring quick resolution of any issues and minimizing
downtime.
This experience reinforced our confidence in Cisco’s support and
demonstrated their commitment to customer success. It’s one of the
reasons we continue to rely on Cisco Catalyst Switches and their support
services."
demonstrated their commitment to customer success. It’s one of the
reasons we continue to rely on Cisco Catalyst Switches and their support
services."
Using Cisco Catalyst Switches
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
None | None |
- Initial Configuration and Setup
- Firmware Updates
- Troubleshooting Advanced Issues
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