We performed a comparison between Cisco Catalyst Switches and Cisco FabricPath based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two LAN Switching solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The ability to configure throughput is very flexible and improved the performance of our systems."
"Cisco comes with built-in software access for network devices."
"Stability. We have many Catalyst switches now, and they work without any downtime."
"The solution is stable."
"Cisco Catalyst Switches are the best overall."
"When it comes to Cisco Catalyst Switches, one can say that the legacy switches are stable."
"The Cisco software ties all the hardware together better than the competition."
"The quality of a Cisco switch is very high. They are extremely stable."
"The most valuable features are the lead time and the high quality of the product."
"We have found the solution to be stable."
"It is stable and reliable."
"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable soltuion."
"As I mentioned earlier, the durability, flexibility, and security of Cisco devices are notable. Particularly with switches, the capability to implement multiple VLANs and easily aggregate the network has been advantageous. The ability to have different VLANs and aggregate the network without complications is a key feature of Cisco FabricPath."
"We can also enhance our service line with disaster recovery."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to migrate VMs between data centers."
"The technical assistance is good."
"The only drawback I saw with Cisco Catalyst Switches is that it's not cloud-managed."
"The tool is not user-friendly."
"The security of the solution could be improved, it is really important to us."
"It is not easy for everyone to configure the product's initial setup part, making it an area where improvements are required."
"Cisco Catalyst Switches should have better performance and be easier to use. Additionally, they should add artificial intelligence features."
"The solution could be easy to use, you need a certificate to use it."
"In terms of additional features or improvements, I would like to see more fiber ports, more security features, and perhaps the integration of wireless features into the switch."
"The switches could be improved."
"The management features are in need of improvement."
"In terms of the series, I find that the integration with other teleconferencing applications needs to be more seamless. I have suggested to Cisco that the endpoint device should allow joining calls from Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other teleconferencing applications. Additionally, I appreciate the recent inclusion of breakout sessions in the Cisco Webex application, which enhances its relevance in the networking field."
"Improvements could be made on specific technical issues such as implementation."
"The initial setup is a little complex."
"Layer 3 does not have higher availability."
"If Cisco can include management for this protocol in Layer 3, that would be ideal."
"Lacks sufficient integration with SIEM."
"The solution is complex to set up."
Cisco Catalyst Switches is ranked 1st in LAN Switching with 171 reviews while Cisco FabricPath is ranked 8th in LAN Switching with 23 reviews. Cisco Catalyst Switches is rated 8.6, while Cisco FabricPath is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cisco Catalyst Switches writes "Reliable and stable catalyst switch; can be easily installed". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Cisco FabricPath writes "Makes multi-layer networking easy and increases network efficiency". Cisco Catalyst Switches is most compared with Arista Networks Platform, Dell PowerConnect Switches, Cisco Nexus, HPE ProCurve and ExtremeSwitching, whereas Cisco FabricPath is most compared with Juniper QFabric and Cisco Nexus. See our Cisco Catalyst Switches vs. Cisco FabricPath report.
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