Item: Cisco Ethernet Switches
Rating: 10
Author: Cody Plassmeyer

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Cisco switches for all of our switching needs within our organization. From access switches to datacenter switches to even ruggedized switches, we use Cisco. They have been rock solid for us and we rarely have any issues with them.

Pros and Cons

Cisco switches just work! They do exactly what a switch needs to do which is switch.
Cisco switches are packed with every feature possible to make sure they work in your environment.
Cisco switches are secure and highly tested. If there is a vulnerability, there will be an update available ASAP.

Cisco is the best in the business. It's hard to find a feature that's hard to use or missing.

Most Important Features

Security.
An important features of Cisco switches are the routing protocols that are available.
Reliability is a not key feature of Cisco switches.

Return on Investment

We have ran several Cisco switches for close to 10 years! Our ROI has been amazing!

Alternatives Considered

We have looked at other switching options such as HP but we were not impressed. We have also tried several other ruggedized switches such as iS5 but have been more happy with Cisco.

Key Insights

Do you think Cisco Ethernet Switches delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Ethernet Switches's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Ethernet Switches live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Ethernet Switches go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Ethernet Switches again?

Yes

Likelihood to Recommend

Cisco switches are well suited for any scenario or environment where there is technical expertise. If you are a business with less technical expertise you can look toward the Cisco Meraki line. Otherwise the Catalyst and Nexus line of switching is more ideal.

Don't "switch" from what works.

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Ethernet Switches