Catalyst switches in enterprise networks
Updated January 11, 2019
Catalyst switches in enterprise networks
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Modules Used
- Cisco Catalyst 6800 Series
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst Switches
They are used as access and distribution switches. They are used in enterprise networks and also data centers management networks. In general, they are really stable.
Pros
- Access switches
- Colapse Core switch
- Many redundancy functions, depending on the model, there are stacks, VSS, even working separately provide L3 redundancy with HSRP for example
Cons
- Maybe interference speed, the highest I have seen is 10Gbps. Nexus is working in 40 Gbps and even 100 Gbps
- They are really stable
- An investment for years
- Great support and knowledge for lots of engineers
Catalyst Switches are not too expensive and are more known.
Cisco Catalyst Addtional Questions
- Network access
- Data Center Core switches
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Product Reputation
This is a well trusted and known family of network switches
Reduncay always in mind
Using Cisco Catalyst Switches
30 - Network engineers and tech support
- Basically network connectivity, maybe full rendundancy
- Network connectivity
Evaluating Cisco Catalyst Switches and Competitors
Yes - Evaluating Dell switches
Network Programability
Cisco Catalyst Switches Support
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Quick Resolution Good followup Knowledgeable team Problems get solved Kept well informed No escalation required Support understands my problem Support cares about my success Quick Initial Response | None |
Not Sure
When I open a case and after so many days they realized what the issue was, it took a long while, but the tech support was patient
Using Cisco Catalyst Switches
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Like to use Relatively simple Easy to use Well integrated Consistent Feel confident using | None |
- Relatively simple to set up
- Implementing new features which are not part of the normal usage
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