An Okay Product from Cisco
December 12, 2021

An Okay Product from Cisco

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • Cisco Network Convergence System 4000 Series
  • Cisco Network Convergence System 4200 Series
  • Cisco ONS 15454 Series Multiservice Transport Platforms

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Optical Networking

We use it to secure our network, orchestrate network services, [and] build networks for enterprise-level (scalable).
  • Secure my network
  • Orchestrate network services
  • Build my network for mass scale
  • Need to have advanced Data Center Interconnect Solutions
  • More features in DCI would be an advantage
  • Network modernization - Transformation of TDM to IP solution
  • Network convergence
  • DWDM - Pure play solution
  • Cisco solution enabled dramatic cuts in OpEx
  • Reduced footprint and power by up to 90%
  • Scaled the network for future packet growth
It [has] advanced features and [a] plethora of documentation.

Do you think Cisco Optical Networking delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with Cisco Optical Networking's feature set?

No

Did Cisco Optical Networking live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Optical Networking go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Optical Networking again?

No

I like that Cisco, along with tracking developments in this space, is bringing to market a flexible solution called Secure Key Integration Protocol (SKIP). Cisco CEM technology is great.