Cisco Ethernet Switches Reviews

My primary use case is in a balance network across my company.

These switches are very reliable in the long term, so we don't have to worry about failures.

I've been using this solution for thirty-one years.

This is a very stable solution with a very low failure rate - only about one in a hundred of these switches will fail over a ten-year period.

I haven't had any issues with Cisco technical support.

I have previously used D-Link but remained with Cisco due to its reliability.

The initial setup was straightforward.

Because the failure rate is so low and the product lasts for so long, the ROI is high.

Cisco switches are very highly-priced in comparison to other similar products.

There is no better product than this for use in harsh environments. I would rate this solution as nine out of ten.

On-premises

They are used as the access and core switches in our network.

We like the stability and scalability of Cisco Ethernet Switches.

I think the price should be cheaper to be able to afford more.

We have been using Cisco Ethernet Switches for a couple of years.

I have not had any experience with Cisco's technical support but I have heard they are very good.

From what I know they are easy to deploy for those who know what they are doing but I have not done so.

We had them installed for us.

We think the pricing could be cheaper for these switches and that would be a reason we would consider looking at another vendor.

I would recommend Cisco Ethernet switches based on our experience with the stability of the product.

On-premises

We work for our customers. Our clients are small, medium, and enterprise companies.

The brand name and the service support by Cisco are most valuable.

In terms of features, all features are there. I can't find anything new that needs to be added. Its price, however, is a bit higher than other brands and can be improved.

I have been using this solution for 20 years.

Their technical support is very good.

I have been working for 20 years, so I find it easy.

Its price is a bit higher than other brands. Indian customers are price-conscious. They should improve its price.

It is the best product. I would advise others to go for it. All the features are there. In other switches, some features are missing, but Cisco provides all the required features.

I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a 10 out of 10. 

We are using the solution for LAN routing in both manufacturing industries and IT sectors. We use a variety of different models of the solution. We have used the 4000, 9000, 9200, and 9400 Series switches. Currently, we are deploying the 9000 Series to customers at data centers and when it comes to core switches at data centers we are using the 9400 model.

There are some GUI configuration improvements that they can implement in the future for the product models.

I have been using the solution for over forteen years.

We have found the solution to be stable.

The solution is scalable. We have deployed more than 1000 switches to customers.

We provide support for the client. 

We do the deployment of the solution using a team of approximately five people. The time it takes to do the deployment all depends on the client's requirements. The range of time it can take varies depending on the design and architecture involved.

There are different licensing based on the model of the solution.

We only deal with Cisco products, they are very good.

I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten.

Hybrid Cloud

At present, I am evaluating Cisco Ethernet Switches.

We can easily integrate the product with any OEM solutions. But in the case of an already existing network, we encounter technical issues related to following protocols.

They provide good technical documentation and webinars.

Cisco Catalyst Switches are more scalable than the product.

Deploying the product is very straightforward. With the help of the OEM's datasheet, product guide, and installation guide, we can easily set up the switches.

I help my customers implement the product.

Cisco and Aruba have similar functionality. We provide these solutions to the customers as per their requirements.

I advise others to understand their business requirements and goals before purchasing the product. I rate it a nine out of ten.

This solution is used as a networking switch for my customers.

This solution is overall a high-grade solution compared to others.

I have been using this solution for approximately 16 years.

My customers are satisfied with the stability of the solution when they are using DNA architecture, otherwise, they are not.

I am an engineer and I think that the initial setup was not difficult. However, if you are going to build DNA architecture in this case, it is difficult because to build an operational DMI network architecture, the customer must have a CCI engineer.

The price of this solution is high. 

There could be an improvement in the licensing by reducing the price of the different types, such as essential, advantage, and premium.

I have evaluated HP and other solutions.

My advice is there are other options than Cisco solutions.

I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.

On-premises

Port-based security feature, network virtualization using VLAN, loop-avoidance mechanism using different variants of STP, many others.

It has improved the network reliability, It has improved the network availability which results to improved productivity of the users ( Increased ROI).

4 to 5 years now

No

No

No

Customer Service: GoodTechnical Support: Good

Yes, due to demand driven by requirements.

In-house

Dlink, Mikrotik

We primarily use the solution as a networking switch.

The solution's valuable features are the speed of network transfer, it can transfer four to six gigabits per second. Additionally, we found it to be secure.

I have been using Cisco Ethernet Switches for approximately eight years. 

I find the solution to be stable. 

The scalability of the solution is good. 

I am the only one in my organization using the solution.

I have little experience with the solutions technical support and I am satisfied with it.

The installation is difficult and requires further training documentations. I can configure it alone with some supervision.  

For the deployment of the solution, we were aided by consultants, and no other technical team is needed for the maintenance. 

The solution does not require a license. However, it is expensive and the price could improve. 

I recommend the solution to others.

I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten. 

On-premises