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3Com Baseline Switches (Discontinued) vs. Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series Switches

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    3Com Baseline Switches (Discontinued)

    Score5.9 out of 10
    N/A3Com Baseline Switches (also known as HP Baseline Switches) was a brand of Ethernet switches, owned by Hewlett-Packard since 2009 and divested to HC3 when 3Com assets were sold. The product line is no longer available.N/A

    Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series Switches

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ACisco's Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series is presented as a secure, fixed, full-Gigabit industrial switching platform managed with Cisco DNA Center. With 8 PoE+ in a compact form factor, these rugged switches are designed for power and space-constrained areas. The Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series brings intent-based networking to industrial use cases.N/A
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    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    3Com Baseline Switches (Discontinued)Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series Switches
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    88%
    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    3Com Baseline Switches (Discontinued)Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series Switches
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
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    User Testimonials
    3Com Baseline Switches (Discontinued)Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series Switches
    Likelihood to Recommend
    H3C Technologies
    As our company is growing we need to be able to upgrade our equipment. It is great for smaller companies.
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    Cisco
    In areas with harsh temperatures like freezers they are an awesome fit, as I mentioned in the first part of this review. I would not recommend this switch in an area where it may be exposed to other elements like water. For example, in a washdown area like in our food production plants, we are constantly hosing down / steaming the area to sanitize. The only way I would recommend it in an area like that is if it is physically located inside of some sort of enclosure, but in that case you might as well purchase a less expensive non-ruggedized switch and do the same.
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    Pros
    H3C Technologies
    • Great product used on a budget.
    • It gets the job done.
    • Better switches than most competitors.
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    Cisco
    • Stability in harsh weather conditions
    • Easy to configure with a GUI that non network professionals could use
    • Customization with the ability to have the most common amount of SFP ports needed
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    Cons
    H3C Technologies
    • Our network is slow.
    • Feels like things are not working properly at times.
    • Old equipment.
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    Cisco
    • A bit of speed improvement could help.
    • The technology is quite new and more docs would help.
    • Only 3 internet protocols are supported.
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    Alternatives Considered
    H3C Technologies
    I used Cisco and Cisco is a great product but more on the expensive side. This is a great product for smaller companies.
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    Cisco
    When comparing the Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series Switches to the IE3300 model, I selected the IE3200 due to its affordability and comparable performance. The IE3200 offers a cost-effective solution without compromising on durability or functionality. Additionally, the IE3200's compact size and easy integration into existing infrastructure were additional factors that influenced my choice. Overall, the Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series Switches provide a reliable and budget-friendly solution for rugged industrial environments.
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    Return on Investment
    H3C Technologies
    • Great price.
    • Great product for small company.
    • It was great before we expanded.
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    Cisco
    • Allows us to have network connectivity in our warehouses and yards
    • Allows us to have phones in our warehouses and yards
    • Allows us to have surveillance in our warehouses and yards
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