2018-06-08T00:56:00Z

What do you like most about Cisco Catalyst Switches?

Julia Miller - PeerSpot reviewer
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RafaelTorres - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5
2024-02-20T13:52:02Z
Feb 20, 2024

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

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Radek Skrivanek - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5
2024-01-18T11:01:26Z
Jan 18, 2024

The tool's administration is easy.

Rabiul-Islam - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 20
2024-01-16T11:51:57Z
Jan 16, 2024

The product is convenient to deploy.

AD
Real User
Top 20
2024-01-15T08:30:43Z
Jan 15, 2024

The benefit of the tool is that it is a stable product.

Pratik Tupe - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5
2023-10-10T09:27:20Z
Oct 10, 2023

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is one of the most valuable features. It eliminates the need for power supplies every time.

Sultan Mohammed - PeerSpot reviewer
MSP
Top 10
2023-08-25T14:51:00Z
Aug 25, 2023

It enables fast data transfer rates, while offering stable and consistent network performance.

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KT
Real User
Top 10
2023-08-23T10:50:00Z
Aug 23, 2023

I highly appreciate the durability and the availability

PS
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
2023-08-23T08:12:01Z
Aug 23, 2023

The product is stable, and it performs well.

FeliksChertok - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 10
2023-05-18T08:52:00Z
May 18, 2023

We use a lot of security features available with Cisco Catalyst Switches.

Itsikc BenTolila - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 20
2022-04-08T18:19:54Z
Apr 8, 2022

The solution offers great scalability.

IK
Real User
Top 10
2022-03-28T09:31:38Z
Mar 28, 2022

These switches are stable. They work well and are easy to use.

MH
Real User
2022-03-17T12:27:03Z
Mar 17, 2022

Cisco Switches are more stable in terms of hardware and firmware, rather than Juniper Switches.

LK
Real User
2022-03-14T20:15:15Z
Mar 14, 2022

I have found that the protocols that Cisco Catalyst Switches support are beneficial for my customers.

AH
Real User
2022-03-11T14:16:40Z
Mar 11, 2022

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.

Charbel Hajj - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
2022-03-07T14:26:36Z
Mar 7, 2022

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

Raphael Haroun  Ikyagh - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
2022-02-22T18:40:47Z
Feb 22, 2022

We haven't needed to contact technical support because we haven't had any issues so far.

Ali ALI - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
2022-02-22T17:17:00Z
Feb 22, 2022

Catalyst switches are highly reliable. They have a good product life, they are balanced overall compared to others.

CA
Real User
2022-02-12T01:46:33Z
Feb 12, 2022

We use the VLANs to separate library, office, and individual apartments. With some of the reporting that receive, we're able to take and track down where people like to put in their own wireless routers. Sometimes they will take a DSL modem from AT&T that they brought from home, hook it in backward, and it will give rogue addresses causing issues.

SameerBali - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5
2022-02-02T18:28:54Z
Feb 2, 2022

Scalable, stable, and reliable product that's easy to install.

Technical support is dependable and can be contacted in a variety of ways, e.g. through their ticketing system, hotline number, and community forum.

KB
Real User
2022-01-18T11:07:30Z
Jan 18, 2022

The pricing is quite good.

IY
Real User
2022-01-12T16:30:51Z
Jan 12, 2022

I have not opened up a ticket for Cisco Catalyst Switches. However, I have used the support from Cisco and they are very good and responsive.

BS
Real User
2021-12-27T19:56:00Z
Dec 27, 2021

The configuration and command set are user-friendly.

US
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
2021-12-23T23:27:00Z
Dec 23, 2021

It works well.

RP
Real User
2021-12-23T15:09:00Z
Dec 23, 2021

Scalable product.

AA
Real User
2021-12-13T12:16:44Z
Dec 13, 2021

The scalability is good.

AV
Real User
2021-11-17T15:29:00Z
Nov 17, 2021

The most valuable feature is how easy it is to use.

MY
MSP
Top 20
2021-11-16T05:31:27Z
Nov 16, 2021

When it comes to Cisco Catalyst Switches, one can say that the legacy switches are stable.

SS
Consultant
2021-11-15T14:02:23Z
Nov 15, 2021

The solution works well with analytics.

YS
Real User
2021-11-05T12:56:05Z
Nov 5, 2021

Technical support is very helpful, even during implementation.

DG
Real User
2021-11-02T12:17:46Z
Nov 2, 2021

We can have multiple Cisco switches, like seven or eight, on a stack for 300 users. So it is highly scalable and easy to manage.

CN
Real User
2021-10-28T09:38:52Z
Oct 28, 2021

The solution has high performance and we do not have to troubleshoot the network.

DN
Real User
2021-10-27T16:57:03Z
Oct 27, 2021

The solution is stable.

Ahmed Hawana - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
2021-10-15T13:09:14Z
Oct 15, 2021

Catalyst switches are highly stable and easy to use. It's a technology well known by most engineers.

MB
Real User
2021-10-12T16:01:16Z
Oct 12, 2021

The solution is good for computation and backup.

JN
Real User
2021-10-12T14:13:00Z
Oct 12, 2021

Catalyst Switches perform very well, and the network is stable.

SA
Real User
2021-09-30T14:29:00Z
Sep 30, 2021

Catalyst Switches are easy to install.

RK
Reseller
2021-09-10T15:41:42Z
Sep 10, 2021

The Cisco software ties all the hardware together better than the competition.

YA
Real User
2021-09-03T17:45:14Z
Sep 3, 2021

It is easy to install.

EE
Real User
2021-08-30T15:22:59Z
Aug 30, 2021

It is easy to use.

Loris Signoracci - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
2021-08-26T11:06:58Z
Aug 26, 2021

I like the management of streaming both audio and video.

JO
Real User
2021-08-18T18:58:10Z
Aug 18, 2021

The solution is easy to use.

WW
Real User
2021-08-17T11:40:55Z
Aug 17, 2021

The solution is very stable.

Anoop-Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
2021-08-16T08:41:19Z
Aug 16, 2021

Cisco Catalyst Switches are the best overall.

IM
Real User
2021-07-08T15:47:15Z
Jul 8, 2021

Cisco Catalyst Switches are easy to use, simple to configure, and straightforward to upgrade. Additionally, CDN has been very helpful for separation.

OP
Reseller
Top 20
2021-06-22T23:29:18Z
Jun 22, 2021

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

Radek Skrivanek - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5
2021-06-01T08:37:54Z
Jun 1, 2021

One of the main features of this solution is it is easy to manage.

Victor Arceo - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
2021-05-24T11:53:38Z
May 24, 2021

I like everything about Cisco Catalyst Switches. It's both stable and scalable.

RJ
MSP
2021-05-22T15:42:23Z
May 22, 2021

I have found this solution to be extremely stable.

OH
Real User
2021-05-22T08:43:47Z
May 22, 2021

The installation process is very straightforward.

SZ
Real User
2021-04-29T12:30:33Z
Apr 29, 2021

As far as technology is concerned, Cisco improves the client-to-client business.

PW
Real User
2021-04-20T11:11:16Z
Apr 20, 2021

One main feature with Cisco is you know you are going to get a very good switching infrastructure that is secure.

GM
Reseller
Top 20
2021-04-20T04:17:58Z
Apr 20, 2021

The hardware and the security are the product's valuable features

PC
Real User
2021-04-19T21:04:26Z
Apr 19, 2021

They are stable. We haven't had any particular problem with them.

JM
Real User
2021-04-19T15:12:26Z
Apr 19, 2021

It is an infrastructure tool, so it is just providing a backend service. Its most useful feature is that it operates on a regular basis. It is reliable.

CB
Real User
2021-04-19T14:39:02Z
Apr 19, 2021

The warranty and continued firmware support are most valuable.

XS
Vendor
2021-04-09T01:02:45Z
Apr 9, 2021

The quality of a Cisco switch is very high. They are extremely stable.

JG
Real User
2021-03-31T12:58:00Z
Mar 31, 2021

I think it is a reliable and scalable solution.

ZP
Real User
2021-03-22T13:34:29Z
Mar 22, 2021

The operating system is great.

AM
Real User
2021-03-16T18:30:43Z
Mar 16, 2021

Technical support is always very helpful and fast to respond.

GM
Real User
2022-02-17T18:25:00Z
Feb 17, 2022

Its implementation is quite simple as there's good documentation you can reference.

VD
Real User
2022-02-16T18:36:47Z
Feb 16, 2022

The Cisco Catalyst is very stable and it can last for many years.

MA
MSP
2022-02-15T10:29:08Z
Feb 15, 2022

I recently discovered the DHCP feature. There is a feature with which you can make the core act as a DHCP server, and it will distribute the IPs for every device. I discovered this feature recently, and it is very nice.

AD
Real User
2022-02-14T08:00:30Z
Feb 14, 2022

The most valuable feature of Cisco equipment is reliability.

JaromirLikavec - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
2022-01-19T14:33:48Z
Jan 19, 2022

This is a feature-rich product and the newer models have improved features that allow for many new possibilities.

MT
Real User
2022-01-05T07:26:53Z
Jan 5, 2022

Catalyst switches are our dedicated solution for connecting everything into one big domain.

AR
Real User
2021-12-27T19:28:30Z
Dec 27, 2021

As there are many who are knowledgeable of this technology, this translates into extensive support for it.

MV
Real User
Top 20
2021-12-21T10:52:00Z
Dec 21, 2021

I've had no problems with the stability of this solution.

CR
Reseller
Top 5
2021-12-21T09:58:00Z
Dec 21, 2021

The best feature is the technical support.

RD
Real User
2021-12-17T22:14:00Z
Dec 17, 2021

Cisco Catalyst Switches are highly reliable and stable.

MC
Real User
2021-12-06T13:48:12Z
Dec 6, 2021

The solution is easy to implement and quick to deploy.

WS
Real User
2021-11-22T22:38:04Z
Nov 22, 2021

Catalyst Switches are reliable. We don't have major problems like lost connections, and we only have a minor issue with something every few months. In the last five years, a switch broke down once, and that was due to human error.

MC
Real User
2021-11-10T15:20:12Z
Nov 10, 2021

The performance of Cisco Catalyst Switches is good.

MM
Real User
2021-11-03T18:17:00Z
Nov 3, 2021

Cisco comes with built-in software access for network devices.

RK
Real User
2021-10-22T16:37:57Z
Oct 22, 2021

We find the product very easy to configure.

KR
Real User
2021-10-21T15:48:12Z
Oct 21, 2021

It can be expanded.

SM
Reseller
2021-10-18T11:10:27Z
Oct 18, 2021

The technical support is at an expert level.

MB
Real User
2021-10-04T11:04:22Z
Oct 4, 2021

The solution is stable.

GG
Real User
2021-08-30T11:01:39Z
Aug 30, 2021

The solution highly scalable.

DR
Real User
2021-08-23T07:07:00Z
Aug 23, 2021

They are pretty good. They are stable. Cisco has been around in the industry for a long time, so they are reliable, as well.

Ryan Dave Brigino - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
2021-08-11T14:52:23Z
Aug 11, 2021

We find the product very easy to use.

RA
Real User
2021-08-07T09:11:45Z
Aug 7, 2021

The solution is beneficial for interconnecting POE telephones, computers, printers, and buffering networks.

MA
Consultant
2021-08-05T13:52:03Z
Aug 5, 2021

I like the flexibility of this product.

AL
Real User
2021-06-25T19:53:17Z
Jun 25, 2021

Overall top of the line solution.

LD
Real User
2021-06-24T18:42:25Z
Jun 24, 2021

The most valuable features include the redundancy one and the spanning tree.

WK
Real User
2021-06-10T20:37:33Z
Jun 10, 2021

The most valuable features are performance, speed, and durability.

CM
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
2021-06-09T14:16:30Z
Jun 9, 2021

It is very reliable.

KW
Real User
2021-06-03T20:38:28Z
Jun 3, 2021

One of the most valuable features is the MatchBox Switch.

DG
Consultant
2021-05-18T12:27:13Z
May 18, 2021

Cisco Catalyst Switches are very stable.

RS
Real User
2021-04-30T13:25:48Z
Apr 30, 2021

The product is very robust.

AA
Real User
2021-04-26T19:18:59Z
Apr 26, 2021

Technical support is very responsive and helpful.

DM
Real User
2021-04-06T17:44:54Z
Apr 6, 2021

Configuring the solution is very easy. It's quite a straightforward process, and it's not difficult at all.

BB
Real User
2021-04-05T10:12:00Z
Apr 5, 2021

The configuration is easy.

RA
Real User
2021-02-25T11:09:52Z
Feb 25, 2021

Easy to manage, with a long lifespan.

ST
Real User
2021-02-19T17:43:13Z
Feb 19, 2021

I find their system throughput and Cisco support very useful.

TG
Real User
2021-02-15T17:20:13Z
Feb 15, 2021

These switches are flexible and user-friendly.

DP
Real User
2021-02-09T18:36:02Z
Feb 9, 2021

This technology is a completely mature technology and I don't think anything needs to be changed.

LC
Real User
2021-02-09T02:28:17Z
Feb 9, 2021

The most valuable feature of this solution is communication.

PT
Real User
2021-02-08T10:10:00Z
Feb 8, 2021

It's got one feature, and that's handling extreme temperatures.

MR
Real User
2021-02-03T11:24:36Z
Feb 3, 2021

The scalability is excellent.

WC
Real User
2021-02-03T10:58:39Z
Feb 3, 2021

The product offers very good routing and ranking capabilities.

DP
Real User
2021-02-01T13:00:59Z
Feb 1, 2021

These are a proven technology and I haven't had any problem with them.

HM
Real User
2021-01-28T09:09:55Z
Jan 28, 2021

The most valuable feature is load balancing.

VK
Real User
2021-01-23T11:40:09Z
Jan 23, 2021

The solution is extremely flexible.

NJ
Real User
2021-01-11T14:24:24Z
Jan 11, 2021

It is a stable and good product. It is also easy to install.

EG
Real User
2020-12-11T12:44:39Z
Dec 11, 2020

These switches are very stable. We haven't had any problems. We also have some old switches that are working for almost ten years.

TH
Reseller
2020-12-07T14:47:31Z
Dec 7, 2020

Mostly the LAN switching is the most valuable aspect of the solution.

IC
Real User
2020-11-21T06:45:11Z
Nov 21, 2020

These switches are stable.

FB
Real User
2020-11-18T20:56:33Z
Nov 18, 2020

Cisco provides very good support services.

it_user773409 - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
2020-11-16T17:28:49Z
Nov 16, 2020

All features are very strong. It is very easy to manage. It is also certified and popular.

Cisco has come up with a new management console to manage the switches. I still haven't tried it, but in my opinion, this is the best way forward. You can use software to manage the switches instead of the common line configuration. You can manage it through software, which is very easy.

VK
Real User
2020-11-12T17:53:30Z
Nov 12, 2020

There is a lot of improvement in the network segment after replacing the older switches.
I have not seen any kind of issue with these switches since deployment. They are pretty much stable.

SZ
Real User
2020-11-11T06:26:00Z
Nov 11, 2020

The PoE capability of Catalyst Switches is great for using WAPs and other PoE equipment, such as security cameras.

JV
Real User
2020-11-08T19:23:51Z
Nov 8, 2020

It is a pretty good product. I don't see a problem with this product. Cisco Catalyst Switches fit the best for the type of systems that we deploy. Our customers usually are happy with Cisco equipment. Many partners and third parties have ordered this solution.

Abdulmajeed Alangry - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
2020-10-30T19:12:22Z
Oct 30, 2020

The solution is already at the cutting edge in terms of innovation.

LW
Real User
2020-10-27T13:19:57Z
Oct 27, 2020

Catalyst switches are easy to use and simple to work with.

RK
Real User
2020-07-27T07:17:41Z
Jul 27, 2020

The ability to configure throughput is very flexible and improved the performance of our systems.

GC
Real User
2020-07-16T06:21:00Z
Jul 16, 2020

The most valuable feature is the interface, it's easy to configure. The command line uses a switch that gives us security.

SW
Real User
2020-07-12T11:48:00Z
Jul 12, 2020

A very expandable solution.

VA
Real User
2020-06-28T08:51:00Z
Jun 28, 2020

They have a robust monitoring system.

AO
Real User
2020-06-15T07:34:05Z
Jun 15, 2020

We have dealt with Cisco's technical support in the past. They were especially helpful and very polite. They are always there if we need them and their insights are always excellent. I would say that we have been satisfied with the level of support we've gotten so far.

TS
Real User
2020-06-15T07:33:54Z
Jun 15, 2020

In terms of technology, Cisco is the leader in everything. I'd rather buy a second-hand Cisco switch than a brand new switch from a competitor. They're that reliable and resilient.

MM
Real User
2020-06-14T08:03:05Z
Jun 14, 2020

The most valuable feature is the ease of configuring a switch.

AA
Real User
Top 20
2020-04-16T08:44:38Z
Apr 16, 2020

The biggest advantage of having this solution is that it is easy to find engineers, and they are cheaper than hiring HP engineers.

WD
User
2019-11-12T17:21:00Z
Nov 12, 2019

They don't ever fail and they have a long service life.

NG
Real User
2019-10-28T13:50:00Z
Oct 28, 2019

The most valuable feature of this solution is managed switching.

MH
Real User
2019-03-06T07:41:00Z
Mar 6, 2019

We heavily use the SmartPort features. It has really helped us. The U.S. policies are handled by the auto SmartPort feature

SR
Real User
2019-02-12T10:09:00Z
Feb 12, 2019

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.

AB
Consultant
2019-02-10T10:06:00Z
Feb 10, 2019

Their technical support is good, one of the best in the industry.

JJ
Real User
2019-02-03T06:24:00Z
Feb 3, 2019

It has become easier for us to troubleshoot and find issues faster in the management software for the switches. It saves us troubleshooting time because if the network is down it has a big impact on production.

ML
Real User
2019-02-03T06:24:00Z
Feb 3, 2019

Their technical support is very good. They know what to do and if they don't know what to do, they give me the person who does know.

MB
Real User
2019-02-03T06:24:00Z
Feb 3, 2019

The stability and Cisco's support are the most valuable features.

it_user408189 - PeerSpot reviewer
Vendor
2018-08-29T09:31:00Z
Aug 29, 2018

VLAN gives us segregation.

LL
Real User
2018-08-28T08:04:00Z
Aug 28, 2018

The main valuable features for me are the ease of configuration, the CLI, and the GUI.

MC
Real User
2018-08-28T08:04:00Z
Aug 28, 2018

The most important features are that Cisco is one of the most robust switches, it is easy to configure, and the documentation is pretty good.

it_user617499 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant
2018-08-26T08:57:00Z
Aug 26, 2018

The most valuable features are the Stacking and the capacity of the switches because they have more throughput. Layer 2 is also part of its rich feature set.

it_user683622 - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
2018-08-23T08:15:00Z
Aug 23, 2018

If we are providing a switching solution, it's not just switching, it's a whole solution with DNA. That is where the whole concept of Network Management and Network Assurance comes in. So Catalyst plays a big role in putting everything together and providing a whole solution to the customer.

AB
Consultant
2018-08-19T07:14:00Z
Aug 19, 2018

A good feature of Cisco Catalyst is that it records crash log files which can be used to literally identify the cause of a crash because there is a lot of information. And Cisco Catalyst supports the use of external flash disks for storing of images and file systems.

AL
Real User
2018-08-09T06:47:00Z
Aug 9, 2018

The 802.1X port security and other security features work well and help keep the network secure.

SH
Real User
2018-08-07T13:21:00Z
Aug 7, 2018

We have to use the QoS (CBWFQ) function... and it is easy to use.

MK
Real User
2018-08-02T11:48:00Z
Aug 2, 2018

Stability. We have many Catalyst switches now, and they work without any downtime.

JR
User
2018-06-08T00:56:00Z
Jun 8, 2018

It helps keep our network connections in a healthy state.

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...
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