Cisco 350X Series Stackable Managed Switches vs. Lantronix XPress-Pro SW

Well Suited : For Medium to Large Organization networks where Scalability, Advanced features, efficient management of different network segments and robust security is required. Less Suited : For small offices where simple and unmanaged switch is enough and in temporary and frequently network setup reconfigured.

Incentivized

Lantronix is very well suited for a lean and mean type of setup where the network devices are monitored, but the location does not have onsite IT support because with the Lantronix the Network Administrator can access the devices without onsite assistance. Lantronix is not necessary for a location with an onsite Network Administrator, but it is nice to be able to console connect without leaving your office.

Incentivized

• Scalability
• Redundancy and High Availability
• Easy and User friendly Web based management interface
• High Performance , it provides fast and reliable data transfer
• Inter-Vlan routing is very good.

Incentivized

• Allows you to manage networking devices remotely
• Some have built-in environmental sensors
• Cost effective

Incentivized

• Process of firmware Update
• Need Cloud Management Capabilities
• Enhanced Reporting
• Find difficulty in process of VLAN configuration so need simplified

Incentivized

• I have no issues with the Lantronix devices that we use, other than some are console and some use regular ethernet

Incentivized

It provide the best reliability and redundancy which is most important. We choose this product because of comprehensive feature set, Interoperability, scalability and quality of service.

Incentivized

The only device that is similar to the Lantronix that I have used was a serial console device by WTI. The Lantronix is more intuitive, and as I have stated earlier in this review, has the environmental sensors built in. Other than those two minor details, there is virtually zero difference in the two products.

Incentivized

• Positive : Increase Scalability
• Positive : Increase Performance
• Positive : enhanced security
• Negative : Initial investment cost
• Negative : Potential downtime during implementation

Incentivized

• Lantronix along with thin clients has reduced onsite IT costs
• External environmental sensors are not necessary
• No need for a onsite network admin

Incentivized