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    Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/ACisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms deliver secure, high-performance SD-WAN built for hybrid work, multicloud access, and 5G-ready networks. Powered by Cisco IOS XE, these devices combine flexible routing, SASE integration, and cloud-native agility to support AI-driven networking and edge computing needs.N/A

    Palo Alto Networks Prisma SD-WAN

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/APrisma SD-WAN (formerly known as CloudGenix but now as Prisma from Palo Alto Networks since being acquired in April 2020) offers an Autonomous SD-WAN solution, designed to provide app-policies aligned to business intent, along with direct access to multi-cloud and dev-ops frameworks to deliver unparalleled productivity gains, and cost-savings compared to first generation SD-WAN alternatives.N/A
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    94%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96%
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    Implementation went as expected
    97%
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    User Ratings
    Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge PlatformsPalo Alto Networks Prisma SD-WAN
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (23 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.8
    (2 ratings)
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    Usability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    7.7
    (2 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge PlatformsPalo Alto Networks Prisma SD-WAN
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    With the flexibility of sizing options, the Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms has worked to deliver solutions for our various needs. Smaller systems offer strong connectivity for office developments. Mid-range options have served our larger campuses well. Our data center deployments of the larger systems have provided up to 100G connectivity and advanced routing solutions. The Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms continues to meet our needs and exceed our expectations.
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    Palo Alto Networks
    CloudGenix would be suited for any company that has an internet connection if you have multiple sites you could use this to help with network traffic and what should take precedence over other applications. If you didn't have various sites, you could go with another type of internet connection.CloudGenix may not be suited for that scenario.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • More resources for tunneling
    • Ability to use sdwan softwre
    • More memory for tcam tables
    • Ability to utilize T1 lines for PRI
    • Ability to act as a SBC for VoIP communication
    • Rfid usage
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    Palo Alto Networks
    • Circuit Monitoring
    • QOS of network traffic
    • High Availability
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • Adding more NIM slots on motherboard
    • Adding PVDM slot for use cases where the router is used only for trans coding
    • Adding more granular tiers for DNA licensing. For example it is a big gap between 2000Mbps (400 Mbps agg) and 1Gbps (2 Gbps Agg)
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    Palo Alto Networks
    • Some warning messages are hard to pinpoint the actual issue.
    • Support was faster at first, seems to not be as quick as in the beginning.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cisco
    Because I have had no issues with this product line and have grown go really trust in it. One of the besr thing is that this has had less vulnerabilities that the past cisco router that I have dealt with. In my line of work needing to upgrade code is always something that needs to be done after hours and most likely on weekends.
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    Palo Alto Networks
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    Usability
    Cisco
    Either you deploy those routers as a standalone, or as part of the SD-WAN fabric, the amount of features and settings you can configure on them, is well beyond any other vendor or product on the market. While this may bring some configuration complexity, availability of support for variaty of different protocols and features allows you to solve almost any network challenge you may face
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    Palo Alto Networks
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    Support Rating
    Cisco
    I have always had great response time and have never been let down by cisco support. I have had issues where the person who was assisting me was not able to provide a resolution but by utilizing his team members they where able to come together to provide a answer and resplve the situation.
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    Palo Alto Networks
    The support was super fast in the beginning. Sometimes it seems now that the support does not get back to you as quickly. When we do get in contact with the support, they are usually knowledgeable and can help find the problem. The support has also been easy to work with.
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    Implementation Rating
    Cisco
    the licensing is messy
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    Palo Alto Networks
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    Compared to the Cisco 2000 Series Connected GRID Routers, CGR2010, the Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms is more powerful in processing, and it has the capability to do the segment routing. It is easier to install physically and occupies less space in the rack, consumes less power, and saves more for the company.
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    Palo Alto Networks
    We evaluated Silverpeaks and Cisco. We found that CloudGenics' had a pricing model that met our needs. The sales team we worked with went over our existing environment thoroughly to provide the right size solution without compromising or limiting our technology needs. While the overall solutions form each vendor would have worked, we simply believed CloudGenic was the right fit for our company based on price, sales, support, and functionality.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Improving the performance and the availability, it has increased the SLA we can ensure to the customers and so the sales has increased
    • The initial expense is really high so the breakeven point is not so near
    • The opex for licensing is high too
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    Palo Alto Networks
    • Reduced Down time
    • Improved throughput due to their intelligent data analytics
    • Full utilization of all data circuits
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