Cisco Catalyst Switches Review
Updated March 13, 2025
Cisco Catalyst Switches Review
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst Switches
I think we have faced a couple of bug issues, but in that we got a couple of latency issues in the network and then definitely we raised tech cases with Cisco and then we update the software and it's good now.
Pros
- It's far better than 2960's and all that. What I can say and the good advantage is like if you're using 9200's we can use it as a stack switches, which is a good advantage for us.
Cons
- It's costly.
- Sometimes, but we normally get the support from Cisco, which is very good and they always support us in all that case, so it's always have a good impact to us till now.
- Webex Meetings
- Webex Events
- Cisco Headset 500 Series
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?
I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process
Did implementation of Cisco Catalyst Switches go as expected?
I wasn't involved with the implementation phase
Would you buy Cisco Catalyst Switches again?
Yes
Cisco Hybrid Work
- Working from an office or other company space
- Working from home
Working from an office or other company space
- Microsoft Teams
Cisco Catalyst Addtional Questions
- Gigabit Ethernet ports with optional 10G uplinks
- Stackable architecture
- Advanced security
- Scalability
- Ease of Use
Stackable architecture for easy network expansion
Branch offices: Cost-effective networking for connecting multiple devices
Branch offices: Cost-effective networking for connecting multiple devices
Inter-switch trunks should be an LACP bundle of at least two links for redundancy.
Consider making BPDUGuard the default.
Enhancing Security and Network Resilience
Consider making BPDUGuard the default.
Enhancing Security and Network Resilience
Using Cisco Catalyst Switches
10 - We are using Cisco Catalyst switch 9200 and 9300.In the Branch offices, we are using stack of 9200 as access switches and stack of 9300 switches as Layer 3 switches connecting to WAN and Internet Routers. Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches allow you to connect workstations, access points, telephone, printers and other switches.
10 - We have inhouse Network team and all the engineers are cisco certified.
- Catalyst switches will only we used as access switches and edge switches in our organization
Evaluating Cisco Catalyst Switches and Competitors
We will cover following:
Integration and Deployment
Service and Support
Product Capabilities
Integration and Deployment
Service and Support
Product Capabilities
Cisco Catalyst Switches Implementation
- Implemented in-house
Change management was a big part of the implementation and was well-handled
- Stack Building and upgradation
- IOS Xe software updates
Cisco Catalyst Switches Training
- No Training
The basic are same in all the switches.
Jus the switch upgradation process is bit different from the normal process.
Jus the switch upgradation process is bit different from the normal process.
Configuring Cisco Catalyst Switches
No - we have not done any customization to the interface
No - we have not done any custom code
Cisco Catalyst Switches Support
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Quick Resolution Knowledgeable team Kept well informed No escalation required Immediate help available Quick Initial Response | None |
No, we are using Cisco Enhanced support for the products.
In Enhanced support: we receive essential support, plus access to proactive services such as software recommendations, technical training, and access to Cisco's advanced support resources.
We have not tried the premium support, as most of the services are covered in Enhanced support.
In Enhanced support: we receive essential support, plus access to proactive services such as software recommendations, technical training, and access to Cisco's advanced support resources.
We have not tried the premium support, as most of the services are covered in Enhanced support.
Yes - Yes, the issue was fixed and got good support from Cisco TAC related the bugs.
The support team at Cisco quickly analyze the issue, identify the root cause, and guide the team through the necessary steps to restore service.
Cisco apart is how they offer 24/7 technical assistance, with detailed troubleshooting guides, direct assistance from network engineers, and even remote diagnostics when needed.
The level of follow-up after the resolution might also be a key aspect, ensuring that the problem doesn't happen again
Cisco apart is how they offer 24/7 technical assistance, with detailed troubleshooting guides, direct assistance from network engineers, and even remote diagnostics when needed.
The level of follow-up after the resolution might also be a key aspect, ensuring that the problem doesn't happen again
Using Cisco Catalyst Switches
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Like to use Easy to use Well integrated Quick to learn Feel confident using | Unnecessarily complex Requires technical support Inconsistent Cumbersome Lots to learn |
Yes, but I don't use it
Cisco Catalyst Switches Reliability
Integrating Cisco Catalyst Switches
- File Import / Export
- API Integration
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No, most of the documentations are available on cisco forums
- File import/export
- API (e.g. SOAP or REST)
- ETL tools
Relationship with Cisco
Pricing and product deliverables
Variation of Cisco discounts is heavily involved during the order
Upgrading Cisco Catalyst Switches
Yes - Its pretty straight process to upgrade Catalyst switches
- Bug fixes
- Removing vulnerabilities as per cyber team norms
- Stable Version
- Proactive support, if bugs are found
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