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Cisco Nexus Reviews

Vendor: Cisco
4.2 out of 5

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As of August 2025, the mindshare of Cisco Nexus in the LAN Switching category stands at 8.5%, down from 11.0% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
LAN Switching Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cisco Nexus8.5%
Cisco Catalyst Switches27.7%
HPE ProCurve12.8%
Other51.0%
LAN Switching

PeerResearch reports based on Cisco Nexus reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryLAN SwitchingAug 25, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersAug 25, 2025Download
ComparisonCisco Nexus vs Cisco Catalyst SwitchesAug 25, 2025Download
ComparisonCisco Nexus vs Aruba Instant On SwitchesAug 25, 2025Download
ComparisonCisco Nexus vs NETGEAR SwitchesAug 25, 2025Download
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise70
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business157
Midsize Enterprise83
Large Enterprise235
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Performing Arts
5%
Retailer
4%
Training & Coaching Company
4%
University
4%
Healthcare Company
3%
Outsourcing Company
3%
Non Profit
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Educational Organization
3%
Transportation Company
3%
Construction Company
3%
Insurance Company
3%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Legal Firm
2%
Hospitality Company
2%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Media Company
1%
Real Estate/Law Firm
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%

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Cisco Nexus Reviews Summary
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Global Head, Network Endpoint Connectivity at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees3.5I use Cisco Nexus for our data center due to its valuable VPC feature and automation capabilities, enhancing traffic management and network operations. Though initially unstable, the platform now offers improved stability and beneficial software-defined capabilities, speeding response times.
Systems Area References Specialist at Fondazione Poliambulanza4.0We use Cisco Nexus on-premises, achieving infrastructure uniformity and a 20% ROI. It runs efficiently without special features. Though stable, it's costly. We considered alternatives like Radware for cloud WAF but haven't integrated network software. Dell manages specific solutions for us.
Sr, Manager- Network Solution Architect at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees4.0We use Cisco Nexus for dynamic routing in our data centers, leveraging features like MPLS for efficiency. Its integration with third-party security tools is beneficial, though we sometimes prefer other vendors for layer seven security. Cisco offers competitive pricing.
Network Engineer at Craw Security3.5I work in a cybersecurity company focusing on networking-related tasks. While Cisco Nexus is useful, Cisco Catalyst offers better processing power, additional features, and faster ports. Both devices could benefit from improvements in networking and troubleshooting capabilities.
Systems Engineer at GAD Municipal de Guayaquil5.0We primarily use Cisco Nexus as core network switches, benefiting from features like in-service software upgrades, programmability, and virtualization. Although configuration synchronization could improve, Nexus has proven reliable, replacing problematic Catalyst 6500 switches and justifying its cost.
Security Network Architect at Inmac5.0I implemented Cisco Nexus for a test data center, valuing its high throughput and scalability with stable performance, crucial for data centers. Despite its high cost, the return on investment is substantial over years due to its unmatched switching capabilities.
Information Technology Division Director at Ethiopian Roads Administration4.5I use Cisco Nexus in my company to connect servers and nodes with core switches, finding its effective network segregation valuable. However, the network's instability and limited VLAN visibility need improvement to enhance functionality.
Cyber Security Analyst at Link3 Technologies4.5I use Cisco Nexus primarily as an L3 switch for server and core switches handling large data volumes. Its flexibility in feature use is valuable, but the high price warrants attention. For cost-effective alternatives, I suggest Juniper Networks.