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Real User
Extremely stable, scalable, and easy to deploy
Pros and Cons
  • "Cisco Ethernet Switches have good performance."
  • "The price of the solution has room for improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We use Cisco Ethernet Switches to connect our infrastructure and application communication.

What is most valuable?

Cisco Ethernet Switches have good performance.

What needs improvement?

The price of the solution has room for improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for a couple of years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I give the stability a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I give the scalability a nine out of ten.

We currently have around 5,000 people using the solution. The amount of people is determined by the license we have. To scale up we need to increase our license.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support is helpful.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is not complex. The deployment time depends on the level of setup but on average between two to four days.

What was our ROI?

When the solution is stable and we don't receive any complaints we see a return on investment using the solution.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Cisco offers annual and three-year license options.

What other advice do I have?

I give the solution a ten out of ten.

Having a Cisco Ethernet Switch is beneficial when selecting a network environment. It is advantageous to compare all the necessary components from different manufacturers, but ultimately, Cisco covers all the areas that will be necessary for the future.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Real User
Simple to implement, stable, and quick support
Pros and Cons
  • "Cisco Ethernet Switches have a lot of valuable features. One that stands out to me is its ease of implementation."
  • "The ease of use of Cisco Ethernet Switches could improve. It is different to use them if you do not have prior knowledge."

What is our primary use case?

We have been utilizing Cisco Ethernet Switches to establish networks tailored to the customer's needs. For instance, if they want to set up a network for their office or personal use, but not for large corporations. I am not as proficient or experienced with implementing it for large enterprises.

What is most valuable?

Cisco Ethernet Switches have a lot of valuable features. One that stands out to me is its ease of implementation.

What needs improvement?

The ease of use of Cisco Ethernet Switches could improve. It is different to use them if you do not have prior knowledge.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Cisco Ethernet Switches for approximately six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of Cisco Ethernet Switches is great. Once we did have a problem Cisco was quick and fast to solve it.

How are customer service and support?

The support was quick to solve one of the issues we were having with stability.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Cisco Ethernet Switches can be simple, but it does require some level of experience and certification. Once you have that, it's easy to apply all your knowledge and scripts to real-world scenarios.

The deployment took some time because we had to configure each one individually and troubleshoot any issues that arose. Once we were able to successfully ping the last router and access the internet, we were finished. However, some of our trouble may have been due to our lack of experience and professionalism as some of my colleagues who work with Cisco and other solutions did not have as much difficulty. It ultimately depends on how much hands-on experience you have with the products.

I rate the initial setup of Cisco Ethernet Switches a seven out of ten.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution has different prices depending on the features that you want to have.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Cisco Ethernet Switches for those who have prior knowledge because they can be difficult to use.

I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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EVP – Central Asia,Kazakhstan, Ukraine at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Real User
Easy to install, reliable, and the technical support is good
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Cisco Ethernet Switches is their capacity."
  • "The quality of Cisco Ethernet Switches could be better."

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Cisco Ethernet Switches is their capacity.

What needs improvement?

The quality of Cisco Ethernet Switches could be better.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Cisco Ethernet Switches for approximately 10 years.

We use many different versions.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Cisco Ethernet Switches are stable.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is good. I would rate them a five out of five.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. It is easy.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Cisco Ethernet Switches are more expensive than Huawei Ethernet Switches.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I compared Cisco Ethernet Switches to those of other vendors, such as Huawei Ethernet Switches. I would say they are equal.

What other advice do I have?

We are partners.

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

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On-premises
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Senior Network Security Advisor at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Highly stable, beneficial central management system, but support could improve
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the simplicity of the central management system(CMS)."
  • "The technical support could improve, they are about average quality."

What is our primary use case?

Cisco Ethernet Switches are used in a network as a relay.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the simplicity of the central management system(CMS).

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Cisco Ethernet Switches for approximately 20 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is the main reason why I used the solution. It is highly stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Cisco Ethernet Switches can be scaled up.

We are not using this solution extensively, it is not our main solution.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support could improve, they are about average quality.

How was the initial setup?

Cisco Ethernet Switches are easy to deploy and set up. It takes approximately 30 minutes to do the process.

What about the implementation team?

We have our own team for the implementation.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The cost of the solution is by unit.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a seven out of ten.

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On-premises
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ADM at a mining and metals company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Stable and long-lasting solution, the best for harsh environments.
Pros and Cons
  • "Very stable solution with a very low failure rate."
  • "Very highly priced in comparison to other similar products."

What is our primary use case?

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

How has it helped my organization?

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

For how long have I used the solution?

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

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

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.

How are customer service and support?

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

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

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

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward.

What was our ROI?

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

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

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

What other advice do I have?

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

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Founder/Managing Director at Microtel Netlinks Pvt. Ltd.
Reseller
Good support, good brand, and has all the features
Pros and Cons
  • "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."

What is our primary use case?

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

What is most valuable?

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

What needs improvement?

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.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for 20 years.

How are customer service and technical support?

Their technical support is very good.

How was the initial setup?

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

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

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

What other advice do I have?

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. 

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Solution Architect - Presale at BESTCOMP GROUP
Real User
High performance, stable, and installation easy
Pros and Cons
  • "This solution is overall a high-grade solution compared to others."
  • "There could be an improvement in the licensing by reducing the price of the different types, such as essential, advantage, and premium."

What is our primary use case?

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

What is most valuable?

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

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for approximately 16 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

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

How was the initial setup?

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.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

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.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have evaluated HP and other solutions.

What other advice do I have?

My advice is there are other options than Cisco solutions.

I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.

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On-premises
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Reseller
Stable ethernet switches
Pros and Cons
  • "Cisco Ethernet Switches are stable."
  • "Cisco is not user-friendly. It would be best if you had a technical expert. The graphical user interface is more like a command line, and most functionalities are on the command line."

What is our primary use case?

We use Cisco Ethernet Switches for local area networks in banks.

What is most valuable?

Cisco Ethernet Switches are stable. 

What needs improvement?

Cisco is not user-friendly. It would be best if you had a technical expert. The graphical user interface is more like a command line, and most functionalities are on the command line.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Cisco Ethernet Switches for two and a half years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's a stable solution.

How are customer service and technical support?

I am satisfied with it.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward, but it takes a long time to implement and deploy these switches. 

What other advice do I have?

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Cisco Ethernet Switches a nine.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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