To those planning to use Cisco Ethernet Switches, I recommend focusing on the simplicity of the initial configuration, which is very important for quick implementation. I recommend Cisco because of the excellent relation between cost and functionality. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a 9.
Head of the Solutions Department at BIM Group of Companies
Real User
Top 10
May 28, 2025
I work with both HyperFlex and other Cisco products. I prefer to make online support available because I can utilize my CCIE architect, solution consultant, and engineer team along with our account manager and product sales team. We can clarify requirements and decide how to support you. We should arrange a conference call about Cisco Ethernet Switches where I can invite my architect and consultant to clarify more about the features that are most beneficial for improving network efficiency. Today is AI day, and all the new firmware includes AI to optimize the performance, traffic, and security of Cisco Ethernet Switches. It's performing very well. With many solutions and vendors available, you have to decide on one. I am extremely satisfied with the licensing cost for Cisco Ethernet Switches. For the price of Cisco Ethernet Switches, I would rate it a 7. My overall rating for Cisco Ethernet Switches is 10 out of 10.
Senior System Engineer & Project Manager at TechnoPeak
MSP
Top 5
Feb 27, 2025
I recommend keeping your Cisco Ethernet Switches updated to mitigate critical security breaches. I also recommend them as they are quite reliable. My overall rating for Cisco Ethernet Switches is nine out of ten.
The solution's durability and sturdiness are significant positives, especially in terms of reliability and long-term use. However, due to high renewal and setup costs, I would recommend considering alternative products with comparable features. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
Port security is one of the most crucial features of the platform. It allows for analyzing and confirming security measures at the port level. The user interface and management of Cisco switches have significantly simplified network administration. The tool is easy to use, offering numerous options in terms of server connection. While integrating Cisco Ethernet switches into existing network infrastructure, one challenge I encountered was ensuring connectivity with other servers. It is reliable and stable, offering a wide range of features that can be easily implemented. I rate it a ten out of ten.
Senior Technical Director at National Informatics Center
Real User
Top 5
Mar 29, 2024
In a big hospital project covering 20 acres and 51 buildings, Cisco Ethernet Switches played a crucial role. We set up connections for the entire campus, including the data center, all the devices people use, and equipment, making sure everything could communicate smoothly. The scalability of Cisco Ethernet Switches has supported our organization's growth by allowing us to easily expand our network architecture. We have implemented a scalable design with core, distribution, and endpoint switches, connected via fiber optic cables. This setup enables us to add new switches or networks without disrupting the existing infrastructure. We can seamlessly plug in additional switches to the core switches, facilitating expansion wherever needed. When considering Cisco Ethernet Switches, users should assess their specific needs and whether they require higher speeds or prioritize stability and reliability. It is crucial to ensure that the switches perform as advertised, especially for critical applications. Reliability is crucial, so users should prioritize switches that can operate without downtime, particularly for mission-critical functions. Overall, I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches as an eight out of ten.
The product is capable of improving the port speed in 10G uplinks and PoE+. There are features of virtual stacking or restarting power supplies. The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches were incentive at the time of launch. The Cisco Meraki MX series is one of the security appliances from the vendor. In terms of network security, Cisco is lagging behind other vendors such as Palo Alto and Fortinet. I would overall rate the product an eight out of ten. I would advise others to be mindful of the price before adopting the solution. I would also suggest to others that they purchase refurbished switches, which are available at a lower price with almost the same quality and support. The vendor has to frequently introduce new products to be compliant with the industry rules and regulations, but often, the features are the same in the latest version as the older version of Cisco switches. Refurbished switches from Ubiquiti and HPE are also a good option.
So far, the failure rate with the solution is very low, and we want to find a spare for the existing unit. Users must be familiar with the operation and configuration of Cisco Ethernet Switches to use them. They have to familiarize themselves with the solution and know the different configurations and features it supports. Users need to understand the solution properly before using it. Cisco Ethernet Switches is a good solution. Overall, I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches ten out of ten.
All the devices we order from Cisco come from Germany. We simply buy devices. We don't have a relationship with Cisco. The big thing with Cisco is the great community. It's really easy to find whatever you need online. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. It's not quite user-friendly. They do get it right with Meraki, however, that isn't for the type of company we have. If you have an internet issue and can't reach the switch from the cloud, Meraki will give you issues.
I would recommend Cisco Ethernet Switches and rate it at ten on a scale from one to ten. However, it may not be as available in certain countries such as India.
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.
Be sure you have an understanding of how many appliances you need and how many users you have to cover, so that you have a good and proper design for the solution. I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Senior Manager - SBR Technical Services at Reliance Industries Ltd
Real User
Top 20
Jan 31, 2023
I'm currently working with Cisco Ethernet Switches. I'm not an end-user of Cisco Ethernet Switches, but I help the network team implement the product. My company is huge because it's a telecom service provider, so it has a significant number of users of Cisco Ethernet Switches, but the number would not reach millions. I recommend Cisco Ethernet Switches as long as your solution is correctly designed and your requirement is okay. You can implement the product or any other Cisco technology based on the two points I mentioned. I'm rating Cisco Ethernet Switches as eight on a scale of one to ten.
Senior Network Engineer (Level-3) at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Sep 2, 2022
When choosing a router, it is important to match solutions to requirements. This is a high-end router so important things to consider are use, budget, and desired performance. I am not familiar with all of the solution's features. Based on my use cases, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Responsable Infrastructures, Réseaux & Télécoms at a university with 201-500 employees
Real User
Feb 23, 2022
I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. I would recommend the solution to other users and companies. It's great for small to large enterprises. Just the number of ports that we can create makes a difference. We can use a lot of switches with 48 ports. In the smaller cases, we can still use 12 ports.
General Manager at a import and exporter with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Feb 6, 2022
My advice to others looking to purchases Cisco Ethernet Switches is you pay perhaps a little bit more on the equipment, but there are available engineers to help with the programming, set up, and implementation of the switches. This makes it worthwhile to choose Cisco. If you perhaps have cheap equipment, but if you don't have the people that know how to configure it, do troubleshooting, or analysis, you cannot move forward. The equipment might be more expensive, but when you take total ownership of the configuration, maintenance, and analysis, then it's a large benefit. Sometimes customers see only the first cost of the switches and don't look any further. This is a weak point of Cisco. I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.
Manager Infrastructure & Projects at Kinetic Pride
Real User
Jan 4, 2022
I have complete confidence in this solution. It is my go-to solution when I'm organizing any network for a client. Of course, for many people, its cost could be an issue, but when you consider running a stable implementation and the risk of downtime in case of any issue vis-a-vis the initial purchase cost of the equipment, it is a no-brainer. I would suggest people take this route. If someone has the budget, they shouldn't skimp on it. I would rate it an eight out of 10.
Senior Presale Manager at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Top 20
Dec 21, 2021
When it comes to switches and routers, I will always prefer Cisco over any other. On a scale of one to ten, I'll give Cisco Ethernet Switches a seven because switch-wise, I think Juniper switches are also very good in performance. Especially the high end switches.
Information Technology Executive at Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Real User
Top 10
Nov 22, 2021
Cisco products are good, but nowadays technology is changing, some other products are available in the market. We are checking some different products available. I'll see how the performance is and how it works on the network. I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.
Network Engineer at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Sep 1, 2021
I would advise others to shop around and maybe compare it with some of the other vendors such as Juniper or Arista. I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a seven out of 10.
Information Technology Security Architect at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Jun 5, 2021
Cisco Ethernet Switches can be easily used at data centers and also at the enterprise level. However, if you're looking for a solution for a large scale deployment or for a large scale data center, then you should probably consider a different solution. I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches at eight on a scale from one to ten.
We provide engineering and technical support services with a hardware-software. It's my understanding that w don't have a business relationship with Cisco. I'm not sure which version of the solution we're using. My advice to other organizations is to make sure to ensure that whoever the supplier is, they can commit to delivering and making deliveries. In our case, we're waiting on one switch for instance. It's in the mail. It got lost. Now they're promising delivery by tomorrow. I don't see that as a Cisco issue, however, it is a problem when it comes to getting everything implemented. I would have locked in the vendor that could ensure delivery if I knew these issues would arise. Overall, I would rate the solution as a solid eight out of ten.
sTAM at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Feb 22, 2021
I work with the latest version of the solution. I'm an implementor and my company is a Cisco Gold partner. I would recommend the solution to others. I would rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
Pre-sales Engineer at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees
Reseller
Feb 10, 2021
We are a Cisco partner. We are also a Cisco customer. I've dealt with a lot of Cisco switches and a lot of different versions over the years. I would recommend the solution to others. They are likely the first option if you compare it to other manufacturers. The features and performance are superior. It would be difficult to find something better than Cisco.
IT Manager at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Real User
Feb 5, 2021
I would recommend this product to potential users, but it depends on their requirements. On a scale from one to ten, I would give Cisco Ethernet Switches an eight.
Head of Technical at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Reseller
Feb 4, 2021
I have not had any bad experiences with Cisco. We have plans to continue using this solution. I would recommend it to others who are interested in using it. I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.
IT Support Executive at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Jan 14, 2021
We're just customers and end-users. We don't have any business relationship with Cisco. It's my understanding that we are not using the latest version of the switches. I'd recommend the solution to other organizations. I would rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We've been largely pretty satisfied with the solution.
Enterprise and Security Manager at University of Fort Hare
Real User
Jan 12, 2021
There used to be a problem with programmability, but with the release of the new switches, I don't think that there's anything that needs to be added. I would recommend them any day. My advice for anybody who is considering this type of product is that when you buy a Cisco device, you don't just buy the device but the whole organization. Cisco will get people to assist you when you've got an issue, and they will make sure that you get that support. They have the best after-sales support that I have ever worked with. I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.
If there is another product cheaper than Ciscos and runs just as well we would switch but currently, we are satisfied. I would recommend the solution to others. I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a seven out of ten.
Senior Information Technology Manager at FAP Marine Terminals Ltd
Real User
Jan 4, 2021
I would 100% recommend Cisco Switches to others who are interested in using them. Being an IT head, and running a data center, my top priority is to have zero down-time. Once you have Cisco, your mind is at ease, there will be no issues. If my rating is based on technical and functionality then I would rate this solution a ten out of ten. If you include the cost and the support then I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
IT Manager at a construction company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Dec 30, 2020
My advice is that if you are going to be implementing Cisco then you should at least have someone in the organization who is knowledgeable and can manage the features. The alternative is to use Meraki because they are easier to manage. We have some pretty old switches in our environment and some of them are only 100 megabits. I would like to upgrade them all to at least one-gigabit. Some of our uplinks are on ethernet, but I want to upgrade them to fiber to improve the performance. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
We're just customers and end-users. We use Cisco switches at Layer 2 and Layer 3. I wouldn't necessarily recommend Cisco to other organizations. After using HP, I found that they had just as good of a product with more features and better pricing. In general, I would rate this product at a seven out of ten.
Network Delivery Lead at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Dec 23, 2020
Cisco Ethernet Switches are appropriate for small and medium businesses. They also are large enough for our data centers which we had in Tel Aviv, Israel and in California. We had such big devices there. On a scale of one to ten, I would give Cisco Ethernet Switches a 10. I would advise others who are looking into implementing Cisco to buy and implement it.
I would highly recommend it, especially for people who are doing wide-scale deployments like campus networks or a city-wide network square. I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten. I don't see any product that performs better. We had a Chinese company coming in to do a bunch of presentations and stuff like that, but at the end of the day, those of us who are at the back doing the configurations understand that it is nothing closer to what Cisco offers.
Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Nov 6, 2020
Overall, I am happy with this product and I don't have any suggestions for improvements to features at this time. I think that they have the best product available. I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
For anyone who is interested in using switches, I would definitely recommend Cisco. They are pioneers in the industry and you can find Cisco engineers anywhere. Nowadays, everything is fine. They are good, and they move forward with the latest technologies. They are always ahead of their competitors. I feel that now they are on the right track and I don't see any issues. Customers always choose Cisco. I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.
Solution Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Jul 19, 2020
I've worked with Cisco switches, but not industrial switches. I've worked with the 2900 series switches, as well as the 2800, 3700 series, and 3800 series of switches. Those are Cisco's enterprise and LAN switches. I would recommend using Cisco ethernet switches. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten overall. There are some issues with the product, which is normal. nothing is ever perfect. However, compared to other options, Cisco is your best bet.
Head Of Information & Communication Technology at a transportation company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Jun 17, 2020
The switches that we have purchased handle our load pretty well. We do not have a high data plan network. When our switches age beyond the life cycle then each will be replaced with whatever the current model is in the market at the time. In the future, we would like to integrate Cisco Aironet, although Wi-Fi is a bit down the line for us. Overall, this is a good product but there is always room for improvement. My main complaint about Cisco is the price aspect. I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
ICT Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Jun 15, 2020
We mainly work with Cisco ethernet switches at our organization. Aside from the cost, the Cisco switches are quite stable and easy to use. If you have the money as an organization, I would highly recommend Cisco. We are just a customer of Cisco. We don't have a special relationship with the company in any way shape or form. I would rate the solution 8.5 out of ten. I would rate it higher, but the price is too high, in my opinion. It's quite good for me in terms of the usage I get out of it, but I find that I don't use other features that Cisco offers now.
Network & System Security Consultant at Zakat House
Real User
Jun 15, 2020
Cisco is very good and stable. But the problem is that it is costly. It's a very good service but it would be costly for small companies. They should go for lower-end, cheaper switches. Because we are the government, we are stuck with Cisco. But the small and medium-sized businesses must go lower, such as with Huawei or another brand. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a nine. The main problem is the support in the Middle East. This is a problem for all products, not just Cisco. 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?
I would rate it an eight out of ten. I haven't heard from my engineers that they said it's excellent but of course, I didn't hear them say that there are too many problems. That's why I rated it an eight.
IT Manager at a renewables & environment company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Mar 6, 2020
I will advise others to buy without any hesitation, as the product quality and deliverables are far more than others without comparing cost. This solution is the best.
Solution Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Oct 23, 2019
My advice to someone considering this solution would be to have a good plan and a good design. It will go smoothly if you have a good design and a good plan. It's important. I would rate it a seven out of ten. Not a ten because Mellanox is better compared to Ethernet switches.
Network Engineer at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Oct 22, 2019
We're using the on-premises deployment model. I'd recommend the solution. It has all the features we need included within it. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Oct 22, 2019
In general, Cisco is ok. It's convenient and well-documented. If you have a big landscape then Cisco is a good way forward. It is well supported and a lot of engineering people know the Cisco switches. It's like the default environment, and I recommend it. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
We are looking forward to the 10-gigabit uplink port, which is an improvement that we have waited for. We expect to have this new module in one or two months. Cisco has a family of Small Business Switches called SG. For example, the SG300 model. This is a cheaper model, and although they are missing some protocols, they are very good. Out of our one thousand switches, we have about one hundred SG models. The price of these is lower than Juniper switches. I surely recommend this product, and the new Cisco line seems to be even stronger. There are improvements in terms of new modules and power supplies, and the price is not increasing. I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Technical Project Manager at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Real User
Oct 22, 2019
What is happening in the industry is that they are separating two things that traditionally held back the growth of switches, which is the control plane aspect of the switch from the data point. What you're finding is that the newer generation of switches, you can control them with a different device separately from the switch itself. In terms of the improvements, the improvements that are going on right now, Software Defined Networking creates the basis for you to have switches that can scale, and can scale very well. I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Network and Service Development Manager at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Real User
Oct 16, 2019
We are using a variety of Cisco ranges, including 2900, 3600, 3700, 4900, and 7600 series. We use the on-premises deployment model. In terms of advice I'd give to those considering implementing the solution, I'd say that they should know what features they want to use in order to choose the right platform. There are solutions, such as Juniper, for example, that vary in performance and in features. Be sure to ask Cisco or any other vendor lots of questions in the design phase to ensure you're choosing the right solution for your company. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. The solution lacks some stability but it compensates by offering great features.
Network Administrator at a engineering company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Oct 13, 2019
Advice that I would give companies considering this solution is that you need to do your research, find the correct model for your needs and size the deployment correctly. If you don't think first you can pay too much and have more than you need or pay too little and not meet your needs. On a scale from one to ten where one is the worst and ten is the best, I would rate this product as an eight. It cannot be higher than that because of the pricing.
There is no favorite function or feature, it depends on what you have to do and how you do it. My advice regarding this solution is to understand your network, definitely have a look in the manual, understand the structure and don't just rely on trial and error. It's not target-aiming, so trial and error will not work. I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.
Cisco is the better solution if someone is considering it and they are willing to pay for it. The product is expensive to buy. In my current position, the budget is not a problem. If other people are in a similar situation where they can afford Cisco, I recommend Cisco. If they do not have a big budget and they need to be more budget-minded, I can recommend the HP ProCurve (now HP Networking) and D-links (Ethernet Switches) as my first choice for less expensive options. On a scale from one to ten where one is the worst and ten is the best, I would rate Cisco ethernet switches as an eight. It is not a ten because of the differences in the interface and the quality of integration support with other products.
To those planning to use Cisco Ethernet Switches, I recommend focusing on the simplicity of the initial configuration, which is very important for quick implementation. I recommend Cisco because of the excellent relation between cost and functionality. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a 9.
I work with both HyperFlex and other Cisco products. I prefer to make online support available because I can utilize my CCIE architect, solution consultant, and engineer team along with our account manager and product sales team. We can clarify requirements and decide how to support you. We should arrange a conference call about Cisco Ethernet Switches where I can invite my architect and consultant to clarify more about the features that are most beneficial for improving network efficiency. Today is AI day, and all the new firmware includes AI to optimize the performance, traffic, and security of Cisco Ethernet Switches. It's performing very well. With many solutions and vendors available, you have to decide on one. I am extremely satisfied with the licensing cost for Cisco Ethernet Switches. For the price of Cisco Ethernet Switches, I would rate it a 7. My overall rating for Cisco Ethernet Switches is 10 out of 10.
I recommend keeping your Cisco Ethernet Switches updated to mitigate critical security breaches. I also recommend them as they are quite reliable. My overall rating for Cisco Ethernet Switches is nine out of ten.
The solution's durability and sturdiness are significant positives, especially in terms of reliability and long-term use. However, due to high renewal and setup costs, I would recommend considering alternative products with comparable features. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
I strongly recommend Cisco Ethernet Switches. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
Port security is one of the most crucial features of the platform. It allows for analyzing and confirming security measures at the port level. The user interface and management of Cisco switches have significantly simplified network administration. The tool is easy to use, offering numerous options in terms of server connection. While integrating Cisco Ethernet switches into existing network infrastructure, one challenge I encountered was ensuring connectivity with other servers. It is reliable and stable, offering a wide range of features that can be easily implemented. I rate it a ten out of ten.
In a big hospital project covering 20 acres and 51 buildings, Cisco Ethernet Switches played a crucial role. We set up connections for the entire campus, including the data center, all the devices people use, and equipment, making sure everything could communicate smoothly. The scalability of Cisco Ethernet Switches has supported our organization's growth by allowing us to easily expand our network architecture. We have implemented a scalable design with core, distribution, and endpoint switches, connected via fiber optic cables. This setup enables us to add new switches or networks without disrupting the existing infrastructure. We can seamlessly plug in additional switches to the core switches, facilitating expansion wherever needed. When considering Cisco Ethernet Switches, users should assess their specific needs and whether they require higher speeds or prioritize stability and reliability. It is crucial to ensure that the switches perform as advertised, especially for critical applications. Reliability is crucial, so users should prioritize switches that can operate without downtime, particularly for mission-critical functions. Overall, I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches as an eight out of ten.
The product is capable of improving the port speed in 10G uplinks and PoE+. There are features of virtual stacking or restarting power supplies. The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches were incentive at the time of launch. The Cisco Meraki MX series is one of the security appliances from the vendor. In terms of network security, Cisco is lagging behind other vendors such as Palo Alto and Fortinet. I would overall rate the product an eight out of ten. I would advise others to be mindful of the price before adopting the solution. I would also suggest to others that they purchase refurbished switches, which are available at a lower price with almost the same quality and support. The vendor has to frequently introduce new products to be compliant with the industry rules and regulations, but often, the features are the same in the latest version as the older version of Cisco switches. Refurbished switches from Ubiquiti and HPE are also a good option.
I recommend Cisco Ethernet Switches to others and rate it a ten out of ten.
So far, the failure rate with the solution is very low, and we want to find a spare for the existing unit. Users must be familiar with the operation and configuration of Cisco Ethernet Switches to use them. They have to familiarize themselves with the solution and know the different configurations and features it supports. Users need to understand the solution properly before using it. Cisco Ethernet Switches is a good solution. Overall, I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches ten out of ten.
I advise others to understand their business requirements and goals before purchasing the product. I rate it a nine out of ten.
Overall, I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches ten out of ten.
All the devices we order from Cisco come from Germany. We simply buy devices. We don't have a relationship with Cisco. The big thing with Cisco is the great community. It's really easy to find whatever you need online. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. It's not quite user-friendly. They do get it right with Meraki, however, that isn't for the type of company we have. If you have an internet issue and can't reach the switch from the cloud, Meraki will give you issues.
I would recommend Cisco Ethernet Switches and rate it at ten on a scale from one to ten. However, it may not be as available in certain countries such as India.
I give the solution an eight out of ten.
I give the solution a nine out of ten.
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.
I would recommend this solution to others. This is the most reliable brand on the market. I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten.
Be sure you have an understanding of how many appliances you need and how many users you have to cover, so that you have a good and proper design for the solution. I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
I give the solution a nine out of ten.
I rate Cisco Ethernet switches nine out of 10. Cisco is the leader in networking hardware.
I'm currently working with Cisco Ethernet Switches. I'm not an end-user of Cisco Ethernet Switches, but I help the network team implement the product. My company is huge because it's a telecom service provider, so it has a significant number of users of Cisco Ethernet Switches, but the number would not reach millions. I recommend Cisco Ethernet Switches as long as your solution is correctly designed and your requirement is okay. You can implement the product or any other Cisco technology based on the two points I mentioned. I'm rating Cisco Ethernet Switches as eight on a scale of one to ten.
I rate Cisco Ethernet switches nine out of 10. I highly recommend Cisco switches, but the bottom line is that it depends on your budget.
When choosing a router, it is important to match solutions to requirements. This is a high-end router so important things to consider are use, budget, and desired performance. I am not familiar with all of the solution's features. Based on my use cases, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
We are partners. I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten.
I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. I would recommend the solution to other users and companies. It's great for small to large enterprises. Just the number of ports that we can create makes a difference. We can use a lot of switches with 48 ports. In the smaller cases, we can still use 12 ports.
My advice to others looking to purchases Cisco Ethernet Switches is you pay perhaps a little bit more on the equipment, but there are available engineers to help with the programming, set up, and implementation of the switches. This makes it worthwhile to choose Cisco. If you perhaps have cheap equipment, but if you don't have the people that know how to configure it, do troubleshooting, or analysis, you cannot move forward. The equipment might be more expensive, but when you take total ownership of the configuration, maintenance, and analysis, then it's a large benefit. Sometimes customers see only the first cost of the switches and don't look any further. This is a weak point of Cisco. I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.
I have complete confidence in this solution. It is my go-to solution when I'm organizing any network for a client. Of course, for many people, its cost could be an issue, but when you consider running a stable implementation and the risk of downtime in case of any issue vis-a-vis the initial purchase cost of the equipment, it is a no-brainer. I would suggest people take this route. If someone has the budget, they shouldn't skimp on it. I would rate it an eight out of 10.
Cisco is the leader of networking and I would recommend it for anyone. On a scale of one to ten, I would give Cisco Ethernet Switches a 10.
When it comes to switches and routers, I will always prefer Cisco over any other. On a scale of one to ten, I'll give Cisco Ethernet Switches a seven because switch-wise, I think Juniper switches are also very good in performance. Especially the high end switches.
When configured properly, the solution works. I rate this solution nine out of 10.
I would recommend it for its features and reliability. I would rate it an eight out of 10.
Cisco products are good, but nowadays technology is changing, some other products are available in the market. We are checking some different products available. I'll see how the performance is and how it works on the network. I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.
I would advise others to shop around and maybe compare it with some of the other vendors such as Juniper or Arista. I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a seven out of 10.
I recommend the solution to others. I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten.
Cisco Ethernet Switches can be easily used at data centers and also at the enterprise level. However, if you're looking for a solution for a large scale deployment or for a large scale data center, then you should probably consider a different solution. I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches at eight on a scale from one to ten.
I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.
We provide engineering and technical support services with a hardware-software. It's my understanding that w don't have a business relationship with Cisco. I'm not sure which version of the solution we're using. My advice to other organizations is to make sure to ensure that whoever the supplier is, they can commit to delivering and making deliveries. In our case, we're waiting on one switch for instance. It's in the mail. It got lost. Now they're promising delivery by tomorrow. I don't see that as a Cisco issue, however, it is a problem when it comes to getting everything implemented. I would have locked in the vendor that could ensure delivery if I knew these issues would arise. Overall, I would rate the solution as a solid eight out of ten.
I would recommend Cisco Ethernet switches based on our experience with the stability of the product.
I work with the latest version of the solution. I'm an implementor and my company is a Cisco Gold partner. I would recommend the solution to others. I would rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
I would recommend this solution. It is a very good solution. I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.
We are a Cisco partner. We are also a Cisco customer. I've dealt with a lot of Cisco switches and a lot of different versions over the years. I would recommend the solution to others. They are likely the first option if you compare it to other manufacturers. The features and performance are superior. It would be difficult to find something better than Cisco.
I would recommend this product to potential users, but it depends on their requirements. On a scale from one to ten, I would give Cisco Ethernet Switches an eight.
I have not had any bad experiences with Cisco. We have plans to continue using this solution. I would recommend it to others who are interested in using it. I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.
In summary, this is a good product that is very stable and I recommend it, but it's a costly switch. I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
I would recommend Cisco Ethernet Switches to potential users. On a scale from one to ten, I would give Cisco Ethernet Switches an eight.
I recommend this solution. I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.
We're just customers and end-users. We don't have any business relationship with Cisco. It's my understanding that we are not using the latest version of the switches. I'd recommend the solution to other organizations. I would rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We've been largely pretty satisfied with the solution.
There used to be a problem with programmability, but with the release of the new switches, I don't think that there's anything that needs to be added. I would recommend them any day. My advice for anybody who is considering this type of product is that when you buy a Cisco device, you don't just buy the device but the whole organization. Cisco will get people to assist you when you've got an issue, and they will make sure that you get that support. They have the best after-sales support that I have ever worked with. I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.
We only deal with Cisco products, they are very good. I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten.
If there is another product cheaper than Ciscos and runs just as well we would switch but currently, we are satisfied. I would recommend the solution to others. I rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a seven out of ten.
I would 100% recommend Cisco Switches to others who are interested in using them. Being an IT head, and running a data center, my top priority is to have zero down-time. Once you have Cisco, your mind is at ease, there will be no issues. If my rating is based on technical and functionality then I would rate this solution a ten out of ten. If you include the cost and the support then I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
My advice is that if you are going to be implementing Cisco then you should at least have someone in the organization who is knowledgeable and can manage the features. The alternative is to use Meraki because they are easier to manage. We have some pretty old switches in our environment and some of them are only 100 megabits. I would like to upgrade them all to at least one-gigabit. Some of our uplinks are on ethernet, but I want to upgrade them to fiber to improve the performance. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
I would recommend Cisco Ethernet Switches to others. On a scale from one to ten, I would give Cisco Ethernet Switches a ten.
We're just customers and end-users. We use Cisco switches at Layer 2 and Layer 3. I wouldn't necessarily recommend Cisco to other organizations. After using HP, I found that they had just as good of a product with more features and better pricing. In general, I would rate this product at a seven out of ten.
Cisco Ethernet Switches are appropriate for small and medium businesses. They also are large enough for our data centers which we had in Tel Aviv, Israel and in California. We had such big devices there. On a scale of one to ten, I would give Cisco Ethernet Switches a 10. I would advise others who are looking into implementing Cisco to buy and implement it.
Cisco Switches are the best and I recommend them. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
I would highly recommend it, especially for people who are doing wide-scale deployments like campus networks or a city-wide network square. I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten. I don't see any product that performs better. We had a Chinese company coming in to do a bunch of presentations and stuff like that, but at the end of the day, those of us who are at the back doing the configurations understand that it is nothing closer to what Cisco offers.
Overall, I am happy with this product and I don't have any suggestions for improvements to features at this time. I think that they have the best product available. I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
For anyone who is interested in using switches, I would definitely recommend Cisco. They are pioneers in the industry and you can find Cisco engineers anywhere. Nowadays, everything is fine. They are good, and they move forward with the latest technologies. They are always ahead of their competitors. I feel that now they are on the right track and I don't see any issues. Customers always choose Cisco. I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.
I've worked with Cisco switches, but not industrial switches. I've worked with the 2900 series switches, as well as the 2800, 3700 series, and 3800 series of switches. Those are Cisco's enterprise and LAN switches. I would recommend using Cisco ethernet switches. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten overall. There are some issues with the product, which is normal. nothing is ever perfect. However, compared to other options, Cisco is your best bet.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
I highly recommend Cisco Ethernet Switches if you have the budget for it. I would rate Cisco switches at a ten on a scale of ten.
This is a very good product and definitely one that I recommend. I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.
The switches that we have purchased handle our load pretty well. We do not have a high data plan network. When our switches age beyond the life cycle then each will be replaced with whatever the current model is in the market at the time. In the future, we would like to integrate Cisco Aironet, although Wi-Fi is a bit down the line for us. Overall, this is a good product but there is always room for improvement. My main complaint about Cisco is the price aspect. I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
We mainly work with Cisco ethernet switches at our organization. Aside from the cost, the Cisco switches are quite stable and easy to use. If you have the money as an organization, I would highly recommend Cisco. We are just a customer of Cisco. We don't have a special relationship with the company in any way shape or form. I would rate the solution 8.5 out of ten. I would rate it higher, but the price is too high, in my opinion. It's quite good for me in terms of the usage I get out of it, but I find that I don't use other features that Cisco offers now.
Cisco is very good and stable. But the problem is that it is costly. It's a very good service but it would be costly for small companies. They should go for lower-end, cheaper switches. Because we are the government, we are stuck with Cisco. But the small and medium-sized businesses must go lower, such as with Huawei or another brand. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate Cisco Ethernet Switches a nine. The main problem is the support in the Middle East. This is a problem for all products, not just Cisco. 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?
I would rate it an eight out of ten. I haven't heard from my engineers that they said it's excellent but of course, I didn't hear them say that there are too many problems. That's why I rated it an eight.
You will not be disappointed with a Cisco solution from a technical perspective. Learn the OS via CLI and you will always have job security too.
I will advise others to buy without any hesitation, as the product quality and deliverables are far more than others without comparing cost. This solution is the best.
My advice to someone considering this solution would be to have a good plan and a good design. It will go smoothly if you have a good design and a good plan. It's important. I would rate it a seven out of ten. Not a ten because Mellanox is better compared to Ethernet switches.
We're using the on-premises deployment model. I'd recommend the solution. It has all the features we need included within it. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
In general, Cisco is ok. It's convenient and well-documented. If you have a big landscape then Cisco is a good way forward. It is well supported and a lot of engineering people know the Cisco switches. It's like the default environment, and I recommend it. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
We are looking forward to the 10-gigabit uplink port, which is an improvement that we have waited for. We expect to have this new module in one or two months. Cisco has a family of Small Business Switches called SG. For example, the SG300 model. This is a cheaper model, and although they are missing some protocols, they are very good. Out of our one thousand switches, we have about one hundred SG models. The price of these is lower than Juniper switches. I surely recommend this product, and the new Cisco line seems to be even stronger. There are improvements in terms of new modules and power supplies, and the price is not increasing. I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
We use various deployment models, including on-premises and cloud. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
What is happening in the industry is that they are separating two things that traditionally held back the growth of switches, which is the control plane aspect of the switch from the data point. What you're finding is that the newer generation of switches, you can control them with a different device separately from the switch itself. In terms of the improvements, the improvements that are going on right now, Software Defined Networking creates the basis for you to have switches that can scale, and can scale very well. I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
We are using a variety of Cisco ranges, including 2900, 3600, 3700, 4900, and 7600 series. We use the on-premises deployment model. In terms of advice I'd give to those considering implementing the solution, I'd say that they should know what features they want to use in order to choose the right platform. There are solutions, such as Juniper, for example, that vary in performance and in features. Be sure to ask Cisco or any other vendor lots of questions in the design phase to ensure you're choosing the right solution for your company. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. The solution lacks some stability but it compensates by offering great features.
Advice that I would give companies considering this solution is that you need to do your research, find the correct model for your needs and size the deployment correctly. If you don't think first you can pay too much and have more than you need or pay too little and not meet your needs. On a scale from one to ten where one is the worst and ten is the best, I would rate this product as an eight. It cannot be higher than that because of the pricing.
There is no favorite function or feature, it depends on what you have to do and how you do it. My advice regarding this solution is to understand your network, definitely have a look in the manual, understand the structure and don't just rely on trial and error. It's not target-aiming, so trial and error will not work. I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.
Cisco knows what they are doing and their support is great. I would highly recommend this solution. I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.
I would rate this solution a nine out ten.
Cisco is the better solution if someone is considering it and they are willing to pay for it. The product is expensive to buy. In my current position, the budget is not a problem. If other people are in a similar situation where they can afford Cisco, I recommend Cisco. If they do not have a big budget and they need to be more budget-minded, I can recommend the HP ProCurve (now HP Networking) and D-links (Ethernet Switches) as my first choice for less expensive options. On a scale from one to ten where one is the worst and ten is the best, I would rate Cisco ethernet switches as an eight. It is not a ten because of the differences in the interface and the quality of integration support with other products.