| system engineer at Yaşar Holding | 5.0 | I use Cisco MDS for SAN connections and find it very stable, performing well, and easy to set up. While excellent and scalable, its high cost prevents me from affording central management. I rate it 10/10. |
| Sr. Cloud Systems Engineer at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees | 3.0 | Our company uses Cisco MDS Series primarily for fiber channel connectivity due to their valuable SAN switches. However, the management interface and GUI need improvement. We did not consider alternative solutions, and our deployment does not involve a cloud provider. |
| Technology director at Infodive Representações e Serviços ltda | 5.0 | I appreciate the Cisco MDS Series for its reliability, support, and scalability, which have delivered a positive ROI for me. While I've considered Brocade as an alternative, I've found the gradual addition of gigahertz in Cisco MDS satisfactory. |
| Consultant at Pi DATACENTERS | 5.0 | I find the Cisco MDS Series offers excellent performance, stability, and security for my storage needs. Setup was straightforward, and support is great. I wish it had better SAN management and API features. |
| system engineer at Yaşar Holding | 5.0 | We use the Cisco MDS Series in SAN environments for server connections because it is stable, doesn't relapse during updates, and is easy to use. However, the product is very expensive, which is a significant drawback in its adoption. |
| Sr. Cloud Systems Engineer at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees | 4.0 | I find Cisco MDS Series stable and scalable, valuing its devices and zoning. However, the Java-based GUI is insecure, initial setup was complex, and I believe the management software license should be included. I recommend training. |
| Solution Architect at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees | 5.0 | I find the Cisco MDS 9148 highly reliable, easy to deploy and administer, saving costs by avoiding professional services. Its performance is excellent, with robust redundancy and security. My only suggestions are for improved firmware management and a more accessible WebUI. |
| Solution Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees | 5.0 | I've found Cisco MDS Series switches highly reliable, stable, and predictable for SAN use over many years. Their integration with Cisco ecosystems is valuable. While the licensing model is complicated, I still prefer them for their strong performance. |
