Cisco Catalyst Switches vs Enterasys Campus LAN Switches comparison

Cisco and Extreme Networks are both solutions in the LAN Switching category. Cisco is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.4, while Extreme Networks is ranked #10 with an average rating of 10.0. Cisco holds a 27.7% mindshare in LS, compared to Extreme Networks’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Extreme Networks users who would recommend it.

Cisco Catalyst Switches

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100% willing to recommend

Cisco Catalyst Switches

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

Cisco Catalyst Switches and Enterasys Campus LAN Switches compete in the network switch market. Cisco Catalyst has a stronger market penetration and reliability due to its brand reputation and integration capabilities. Enterasys stands out with its specialized features, particularly in technological capabilities.

Features: Cisco Catalyst Switches provide scalability, integration with other Cisco products, and robust security features. Enterasys Campus LAN Switches offer advanced traffic management, customizable networking solutions, and detailed control and management functionalities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cisco Catalyst's streamlined deployment and extensive support resources make setup efficient. Enterasys requires more configuration at setup but benefits from direct support channels.

Pricing and ROI: Cisco Catalyst Switches involve higher initial costs but their long-term value and reduced operational expenses offer substantial ROI. Enterasys provides a cost-effective upfront option, appealing to budget-conscious buyers with significant ROI when utilizing specific features.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Catalyst Switches

Ranking in LAN Switching

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

177

Ranking in other categories

Ethernet Switches (7th), Data Center Networking (1st), AV Over IP Switching (1st)

Enterasys Campus LAN Switches

Ranking in LAN Switching

10th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Cisco Catalyst Switches is 27.7%, down from 31.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is 1.4%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Joshua Odunsi

I.T INFRASTRUCTURE/SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR at Haggai Mortgage Bank Ltd

Ensures efficient performance and supports network growth with optimal speed

Catalyst Switches are efficient and swift, which is valuable for my organization. I experience optimal speed and effective configuration, making them stand out compared to other switches. The PoE switches offer more ports on SFP, and it is efficient in use. Overall, the switches provide me with the value I expect in terms of speed and efficiency.

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MericDinc

Network division director at Toptal telecommunication company

A powerful solution with good web management features

Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is a trustable and powerful solution. The solution has good web management features. You can do whatever you want, like a CLI. The solution is easy to diagnose and manage. I like the Linux-based operating system. If any service crashes, you need to restart the system.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable features of the solution are BGP, VPN, and spine-leaf architecture."

"The new series has lots of great features, it's really lovely. From a management perspective, or a policy creation perspective, which we are seeing in the Catalyst 9000 series it is great."

"The most valuable features of Cisco Catalyst Switches are that they are very common. If you talk to someone most likely they will have a Cisco Catalyst Switch, they will not mention other names, such as Juniper, ProCurve, Dell, or anything else. The most common product in networking in my country is Cisco. Everywhere you go they talk about Cisco."

"The configuration and command set are user-friendly."

"With Cisco Catalyst Switches, everything is working perfectly. We have not had issues with this solution."

"The stability and performance are extremely good."

"Cisco Catalyst Switches is very stable, configurable, and durable. It is also easy to manage."

"Technical support is very responsive and helpful."

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"The performance is good."

"Extreme Networks is the only one that has this kind of universal switch. It simplifies things greatly. Customers no longer have to worry about the price differences between traditional and fabric technology switches, which used to have their own pricing. This has made it easier for us as solution providers to tailor options for our customers with fewer but more suitable choices."

"Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is a trustable and powerful solution. The solution has good web management features. You can do whatever you want, like a CLI. The solution is easy to diagnose and manage. I like the Linux-based operating system. If any service crashes, you need to restart the system."

Cons

"First of all, there are some features that take a long time to get implemented, and other vendors have them for a long time before them. For example, it took a long time to have a way to commit change with the timer, so it gets undone if the user doesn't accept the change after it's done. Like, having to say the changes be done, and everything works fine. In the end, everything works fine, but it didn't exist. That's just an example of stuff that came late to Catalyst."

"Cisco should work to lower its costs. It's quite expensive right now."

"Dell switching is coming up with a solution where you can put your own OS inside their switching infra. That is where they are talking about open networking. We can show that our Cisco is also an open-source. We are open to different switching operating systems if the customer is willing to put it in. We can support multiple operating systems inside the switching infrastructure. It removes the hardware and software dependency on each other. That is where I think there can be room for improvement. Then we can talk about open networking and that is where Cisco can also come up with open networking access."

"The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"I would like for Cisco to come up with an affordable dynamic VLAN solution."

"Their price should be improved. They are a little bit expensive."

"We'd like Cisco to integrate with other solutions, including their own."

"The solution is expensive."

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"The tool's price is high. We need a cost-effective service. It also needs to add wireless controller features like Huawei."

"Security features do exist, and they're mostly common with other switches. What makes these switches unique is the ability to see application layers on the switch, but not directly through the switch. There are tools from Extreme Networks that allow visibility of such traffic, which other switches lack. Extreme CloudIQ analytics can analyze all the traffic on Extreme Switches up to layer seven, offering full visibility. However, this tool is necessary for such detailed analytics and might not be compatible with some third-party products."

"While the support is good, it could be better, and the price could be reduced."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The general price of the solution could be cheaper."

"There needs to be some improvement with the Cisco DNA licensing activation process, it is difficult at the moment."

"Generally, Cisco Catalyst would be relatively expensive compared to the competition, it would be on the expensive side."

"The price of this solution could be reduced, it is expensive and I am using an annual license."

"There are no licensing fees required."

"We pay the licensing fees annually because we have an enterprise license agreement."

"Catalyst Switches are costly. When I started working with them 25 years ago, prices were a problem too."

"The price of the solution is expensive compared to other products from America or Europe. They should have more competitive pricing."

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"In general, the price could be improved."

"The price itself is good, but the economic crisis is causing them to raise prices occasionally."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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Questions from the Community

Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?

Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...

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What do you like most about Cisco Catalyst Switches?

We are a vendor for the healthcare sector, especially hospitals, and normally, we use a full Cisco solution for stability, especially for the stability of the Access Points and the security of swit...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Catalyst Switches?

For pricing satisfaction, I'd say it will be six to seven because Cisco usually is costly compared to other vendors. Regarding pricing, there is indeed room for improvement.

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What do you like most about Enterasys Campus LAN Switches?

Extreme Networks is the only one that has this kind of universal switch. It simplifies things greatly. Customers no longer have to worry about the price differences between traditional and fabric ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Enterasys Campus LAN Switches?

The pricing is lower compared to others. The price itself is good, but the economic crisis is causing them to raise prices occasionally. It's out of their control. Prices are going up for most devi...

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What needs improvement with Enterasys Campus LAN Switches?

Security features do exist, and they're mostly common with other switches. What makes these switches unique is the ability to see application layers on the switch, but not directly through the swit...

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Also Known As

Cisco Catalyst, Catalyst

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Overview

Cisco Catalyst Switches are a reliable and scalable network switching and routing solution, focusing on VLANs and VLAN switching. They are used as access switches, distribution switches, and core switches in various environments, deployed on-premises, and used for long connections. The switches are easy to configure, install, and upgrade and offer good pricing.

The most valuable features include warranty and firmware support, stability, security, good performance, flexibility, etc. The Cisco Catalyst Switches have provided a stable solution for the organizations and are widely used, trusted, and well-known in the networking industry.

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Enterasys Campus LAN Switches Aggregation / Core Switches is designed for the demanding needs of aggregation, top-of-rack and campus core environments, these switches deliver 10Gb, 40Gb and even 100Gb bandwidth with maximum throughput and reliability.

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