Cisco Ethernet Switches vs D-Link Ethernet Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 4, 2022
 

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
129
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
D-Link Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
13th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Ethernet Switches is 18.6%, down from 20.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of D-Link Ethernet Switches is 7.0%, up from 5.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
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Q&A Highlights

MW
May 02, 2021
 

Featured Reviews

MP
Nov 26, 2020
The most stable and reliable switches that perform better than all other solutions out there
Cisco switches are good as they are, but it would be a major feature if they have built-in routers. Some of the Microchip switches have routers built in the same device. They have a router switch. For some of the sites, we deploy such switches because the client does not want a separate router and a separate switch. So, we go for a router switch with maybe 24 ports. Some of them are fiber, and some of them are ethernet. It would be a major improvement to what Cisco is already doing. Behind the scenes, a lot of scripting and stuff like this is happening. A lot of workload can be lifted if Cisco had a good GUI. If you look at Microchip switches, they have a good GUI in addition to the CLI.
Elvis Osagiede - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 29, 2024
Simplifies interface configuration and setup but could be cheaper
We use the solution to simplify ease of use. It includes both managed and unmanaged switches. It simplifies interface configuration and setup I deployed the switches about two years ago for a client to network segmentation, including VLANs and other features. The clients are still using it, but…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"DNA Center is very interesting in automating the setup and monitoring as with each occurrence it gets easier to troubleshoot and provides an impression about what could be the problem."
"I know this solution for many years. I know the GUI and commands, and they are useful for me. I have all the functions that I want."
"Cisco is the world leader in these systems. The expertise they have is very good compared to others. We can trust Cisco from a technical perspective."
"This product is widely available and the warranty is very good."
"One valuable feature is that you can string a number of switches together, and the fact that there are various methods to connect them, such as by stacking."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches have a lot of valuable features. One that stands out to me is its ease of implementation."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches are scalable, much more than Jupiter."
"The most valuable feature is the simplicity of the central management system(CMS)."
"It's plug-and-play. There is no configuration necessary."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The product is simple to manage."
"There are many good points about this product. Number one, they are very stable, and easy to configure and manage."
"The main selling point for me was the pricing. Moreover, the performance is good. I haven't had any issues so far."
"The tool's fault frequency is very less."
"D-Link has a graphical interface that is easy to use. It is simple enough that our junior technicians can configure the switches."
"We use the solution for the network and ethernet connection."
 

Cons

"The price of the solution has room for improvement."
"In terms of what could be improved, there is the bulk issue that is sometimes experienced with Cisco products we've used."
"In the future, some of the features could be updated to support the latest functions."
"An area for improvement in Cisco Ethernet Switches is its command-line interface. It works differently than expected if you want to do some implementation. However, it works if it's a simple integration."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches could improve if they removed the command line interface and replaced it with a better GUI. It is too difficult at the moment, we always need to figure out the commands."
"When you contact support, they don't give you the expert at first, they give you the beginner. Only after going around in a circle do they give you experts. Why don't they just give the expert from the beginning?"
"There could be an improvement in the licensing by reducing the price of the different types, such as essential, advantage, and premium."
"In terms of features, they tick all the boxes as of now. That could be because we tailor the solution around the product. I have not seen anything that pulls me back or is not working well for me. However, there could be better integration with the network monitoring systems. It doesn't mean it is currently not there, but there could be better discoverability with some of the network monitoring systems to be able to have more visibility. When you're setting up a control room, you can have more visibility into what is going on in the network. It has been doing that, but it can do that more."
"They need to have some more high-end switches."
"Its security features need improvement."
"The solution needs to improve layer 2 switches."
"It should be more stable, and it should have good integration with the cloud. It should support configuration, supervision, and control through the cloud."
"They could be more stable. They were not as resistant as Cisco. After some time, some of them failed. This could be because we import quite a lot of products from different horizons, so there is no guarantee of quality. In Africa, these products don't always directly come from the manufacturer. We get these products from the Middle East or Asia. Therefore, you cannot be sure that the quality is exactly similar to what you have in Europe or America."
"There is room for improvement in terms of stability."
"We have issues with the stability."
"The availability could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cisco Ethernet Switches are more expensive than Huawei Ethernet Switches."
"The solution can be comparatively cheaper."
"The solution’s pricing is reasonable."
"While Cisco's pricing can be a concern, particularly with support fees, its overall features and support community make it a solid choice."
"The price of Cisco Ethernet Switches here in India is too high. There are other cheaper solutions available."
"Customers have to pay for some of the L3 switches licenses, which are expensive."
"When you compare with other products, they are more or less the same price."
"The solution has different prices depending on the features that you want to have."
"It is an affordable solution."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable."
"There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."
"D-Link Ethernet Switches' price is good."
"The solution is budget-friendly"
"It has a good return on investment. It has indeed saved us resources significantly."
"These units vary in price from $200 to one thousand dollars. They're available for a one-time purchase."
"The price of D-Link Ethernet Switches is in the 4,000 to 5,000 rupees or 65 to 100 USD range. The price of the solution is not expensive."
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Comparison Review

it_user82779 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 29, 2014
Benefits of Juniper vs Cisco
Both are decent products. I prefer Juniper for the following reasons: 1) Cleaner separation of data plane from control plane. Higher end Cisco devices are better at this but most of the lower end products still seem to be more integrated than I like. 2) The Hierarchical config design means I can…
 

Answers from the Community

MW
May 2, 2021
May 2, 2021
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 other hand, which model of the Dlink brand do you want to use?1) is equivalent in functions?2) are all the functions of the Cisco equipment used?3) Do you already have the IT expert to install and con...
2 out of 5 answers
EB
Apr 28, 2021
Hi @Manish Nalawade , @Phillip Peerman ​and @Devanand PR. Could you assist @Mesfin Workneh?
Luis Apodaca - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 28, 2021
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 other hand, which model of the Dlink brand do you want to use?1) is equivalent in functions?2) are all the functions of the Cisco equipment used?3) Do you already have the IT expert to install and configure it?4) Will the new equipment suggested in Dlink use all the functions you need?Most of the time, the consideration of changing the equipment is because its useful life has come to an end, the technology is no longer the best available, or it broke down due to some overload, in these cases the first criterion to decide is always the cost economic, but the ideal is to see the big picture and look at the overall cost-benefitIt does not matter that the Dlink equipment is more economical, in these times many brands have economic equipment and that rival in capabilities with the leading brands you can have confidence in itAs a result of this, the same Cisco brand already has a line (Catalyst 1000) that presents the same cost benefit as the equipment of the others with lower price rangesfinally my personal recommendation is any brand of the followinga) Ubiquiti Edge or ubiquiti Unifib) Cisco Catalyst 1000c) TPLink Omadad) Aruba instant onGood luck.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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 ...
Which would you choose - Fortinet Fortiswitch secure access or Cisco Ethernet Switches?
We researched Cisco but ultimately chose Fortinet FortiSwitch Secure Access, mostly because of the price. Fortinet FortiSwitch is an ethernet switch solution that provides security and performance...
In terms of ethernet switches, would you go with Cisco or Juniper?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known...
What do you like most about D-Link Ethernet Switches?
D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D-Link Ethernet Switches?
The product is cheaper than Cisco. I rate the solution’s pricing a six out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.
 

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George Mason University, Somerville House, Hiperwall, New Brunswick School District 16, The Fulcrum Group, Bremond Independent School District, University of Texas Health Science Center, Grand Canyon Skywalk, SUN Area Career & Technology Center, Abington Senior High School
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