I find their system throughput and Cisco support very useful.
Network Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Stable and scalable network switches with great technical support
Pros and Cons
- "I find their system throughput and Cisco support very useful."
- "The price can definitely be lower."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
The price can definitely be lower. I also think that a Combi Port should be added to the next release.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Catalyst Switches for about two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
They're quite stable. Our Cisco Catalyst Switches have been working for many years.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Cisco Catalyst Switches are very scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is great.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price can definitely be lower. I think the quality is much higher than the other LANs, but the price must be lower on this.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Cisco Catalyst Switches an eight.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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