Cisco Catalyst Switches
September 08, 2025

Cisco Catalyst Switches

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

Modules Used

  • Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
  • Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches
  • Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Switches
  • Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
  • Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst Switches

We are using the complete Cisco Catalyst Switches portfolio, including 9300/9200 & 9404 on the edge layer and 9500/9606 on the aggregation and core layers. Centralized management to support growth, ensuring reliable and fast connectivity for all operations, more secure and future-proof

Pros

  • High Performance
  • POE & UPOE Support
  • Simplified Management
  • High Availability
  • Cloud Ready

Cons

  • 9200 and 9300 series, have restrictions on stacking compatibility
  • Automation Tool Compatibility
  • Limited Application Hosting
  • Automation with DNA Center cut the operation cost.
  • Enable Scalability. Future-proof
  • Business Continuity
After evaluating both vendor, we chose Cisco Catalyst Switches becuase of,
1-We need the Power stacking features and Aruba doest not support Power stacking.
2-MACSEC to protect senstive data
3- ROI

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 best in environments that demand high reliability, high availability and advanced security, and deep integration within a larger, sophisticated network ecosystem.

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