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4.6 out of 5
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What is Cisco MDS Series?

Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches have met and often exceeded the demanding requirements for storage area networks for more than a decade. They offer a combination of performance, non-stop operations, and multiprotocol flexibility.

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Cisco MDS Series is the #3 ranked solution in top Enterprise SAN solutions. PeerSpot users give Cisco MDS Series an average rating of 9.2 out of 10. Cisco MDS Series is most commonly compared to Dell PowerVault: Cisco MDS Series vs Dell PowerVault. Cisco MDS Series is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 55% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 24% of all views.
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March 2025
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Cisco MDS Series mindshare

As of May 2025, the mindshare of Cisco MDS Series in the Enterprise SAN category stands at 7.6%, down from 27.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Valuable Features

  • "The product is very stable and performs well."
  • "The product is easy to use."
  • "SAN switches in Cisco MDS Series are a valuable feature of the solution for our company."

Room for Improvement

  • "I do not have a central management software to manage these products due to the licensing cost. It would be beneficial to have central management software for easier handling."
  • "The product is very expensive."
  • "The solution's management interface and GUI need improvement."

Pricing

  • "Pricing cannot be considered an advantageous trait of the solution since it is expensive. I rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten."
  • "The price of the Cisco MDS Series is high."
  • "It's perpetual licensing and maintenance is a recurrent cost."
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Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
24%
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Educational Organization
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Healthcare Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Non Profit
3%
Media Company
3%
Retailer
3%
Insurance Company
2%
Legal Firm
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Construction Company
2%
University
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Non Tech Company
1%
Religious Institution
1%
Mining And Metals Company
1%
Import And Exporter
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Leisure / Travel Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Recruiting/Hr Firm
1%

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Cisco MDS Series was previously known as Cisco MDS 9100, Cisco MDS 9222i, Cisco MDS 9700.

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