We compared Cisco Ethernet Switches and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches based on our user's reviews in several parameters.
Cisco Ethernet Switches are praised for their cost-saving benefits, fast and reliable connections, advanced features, and ease of management, with some users citing a need for improved speed and reliability. On the other hand, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are highly valued for seamless integration, excellent performance, scalability, and helpful customer service, though users suggest enhancements in the management interface, firmware updates, and support resources.
Features: The valuable features of Cisco Ethernet Switches include excellent network performance, reliable operations, advanced security measures, and a user-friendly interface. On the other hand, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are known for seamless integration with other Ubiquiti products, easy management interface, and the ability to expand and scale networks efficiently.
Pricing and ROI: Cisco Ethernet Switches have received positive feedback for their pricing, setup cost, and licensing. Users find them affordable and value for money, with a reasonable setup cost that is not overly complex. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches also offer reasonable pricing and a lower setup cost, making them accessible to a wider range of customers. The licensing process is praised for its simplicity and flexibility., Cisco Ethernet Switches have highly satisfactory ROI with significant cost savings, improved network performance, advanced features, and easy management. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches provide positive ROI with cost-effectiveness, reliability, high-quality construction, ease of use, scalability, and versatility.
Room for Improvement: Cisco Ethernet Switches can improve network speed, reliability, connectivity, data transfer, and ease of use. In contrast, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches need enhancements in management interface, firmware updates, stability, reliability, documentation, and support resources.
Deployment and customer support: The reviews for Cisco Ethernet Switches indicate mixed opinions on the duration for establishing a new tech solution, with some users mentioning a three-month deployment and an additional week for setup. However, others reported a one-week timeframe for both deployment and setup. On the other hand, the reviews for Ubiquiti UniFi Switches show varying timeframes, with some users taking three months for deployment and a week for setup, while others completing both tasks in just one week. It is crucial to consider the context in which these terms are used, as deployment and setup may sometimes refer to the same timeframe., Based on user feedback, Cisco Ethernet Switches have highly rated customer service and support. In comparison, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches receive positive remarks for their prompt and helpful assistance, knowledgeable and responsive customer service team.
The summary above is based on 65 interviews we conducted recently with Cisco Ethernet Switches and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches users. To access the review's full transcripts, download our report.
"Cisco switches have several valuable features like VLAN mapping. We seldom use that, but we find the security configurations helpful, like high availability with trading port channels and MAC filtering."
"One main feature of this solution is the POE switches."
"The features that I have found most valuable are that it is easy to use and it has good technical support."
"We have a good technical support provider in Turkey that offers support, and we work closely with Cisco. Everything is sorted."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches have a lot of valuable features. One that stands out to me is its ease of implementation."
"It is a scalable solution, and we have more than 35 customers who use it."
"I like that it's easy to use."
"The greatest advantage of Cisco switches is their reliability. For example, we bought some 500 series switches back in 2002 or 2003, and they ran 24/7. I never had an issue for seven years."
"The product is seamless and robust."
"It is very easy to deploy. The deployment time for a single device is a near instant."
"These switches are very simple to use and the GUI is very nice."
"Overall the solution functions very well."
"Because it's a managed switch, I have the ability to set controls and configure traffic priorities, VLAN ports, etc."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its reliability."
"I can see which ports are connected and which ones are disconnected."
"The GUI interface is very easy to use and the Linux-based command-line interface is also good."
"The current state of Cisco Ethernet Switches leaves room for improvement, particularly in regard to central management and security. While they possess the capability to function as owners of Layer Two, they fall short in regard to security awareness. While there are some supplementary products available that can provide additional security measures, such as the deployment of virtual machines, these solutions are external and not integrated within the switch itself. For this reason, Cisco Ethernet switches could benefit from incorporating the same centralized management and security features as other companies, such as Fortinet, offer in their FortiSwitches. By being aware of potential threats such as MAC spoofing and ARP poisoning, the switch can provide a more comprehensive level of security."
"Their firmware could be better secured against vulnerabilities or other exploits. Also, only selected catalyst switches are allowed to onboard to Cisco SD Access technology."
"The licensing needs to be improved."
"The enterprise-level switches should have a simpler deployment. They should make it possible for lower-skilled workers to be able to deploy the product."
"Cisco needs to include new features to attract new customers."
"Cisco has a lot of propriety protocols compared to other products, such as Arista Networks."
"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."
"The price of the solution has room for improvement."
"They can improve the visibility of networks to match Meraki switches, which have good visibility tools to go through the network. In a Meraki device, you get a clear picture when using the bug interface. You can also see its neighbors and have a clear picture of all connected devices. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches do not have such features that Meraki switches provide."
"There is currently an issue with supply of switches which needs to be sorted out."
"Functionalities can change quite quickly without notice."
"I would like to see the pricing improved."
"The documentation for command lines needs to be improved."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches need to add DNS lookup features."
"I had some initial problems with the configuration that necessitated contacting technical support."
"I'd like there to be better reporting for the solution."
Cisco Ethernet Switches is ranked 1st in Ethernet Switches with 128 reviews while Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is ranked 3rd in Ethernet Switches with 42 reviews. Cisco Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cisco Ethernet Switches writes "It's a solidly stable product from a leader in the field". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches writes "Rock solid stability with adjustable voltage configuration for PoE". Cisco Ethernet Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, D-Link Ethernet Switches, NETGEAR Switches and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, whereas Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Aruba Switches, MikroTik Routers and Switches, Meraki MS Switches and Luxul Switches. See our Cisco Ethernet Switches vs. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches report.
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