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We performed a comparison between Cisco Catalyst Switches and Luxul Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"These switches are stable. They work well and are easy to use.""Scalable product.""The Cisco Catalyst is very stable and it can last for many years.""The most valuable feature of the solution is reliability.""If we lose some network connections, the system automatically creates new connections between equipment.""We decreased budgets on the support corporate network and increased user satisfaction.""Catalyst Switches are reliable. We don't have major problems like lost connections, and we only have a minor issue with something every few months. In the last five years, a switch broke down once, and that was due to human error.""The technical support is at an expert level."

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"The ePoE+ is great.""The solution is less expensive than other options.""Remote access to the router is a huge time saver."

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Cons
"Cisco Catalyst Switches could improve by having more integration with third-party products.""Cisco is a bit complex.""The pricing could be better. Cisco is quite expensive.""It is not easy for everyone to configure the product's initial setup part, making it an area where improvements are required.""The solution is expensive. They should work on their pricing model to try to make it more affordable for customers.""Cisco has to lower the price of its products to make them more cost-effective.""Any improvements that they make should be in the wireless area of the product.""Their price should be improved. They are a little bit expensive."

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"The documentation could be improved; it's quite basic.""Documentation and access to it could be greatly improved.""You do need to be an IT person in order to handle the initial setup. An AV person would struggle a bit."

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  • "​The price should go down instead of up. ​"
  • "It has a very high cost, but understandably, due to its very good quality."
  • "Cisco's prices are not cheap, but the stability is worth it."
  • "Pricing could be better."
  • "If you consider Cisco's price with the Dell, you will definitely lose with Cisco. But Cisco has a major area of equipment in general. Cisco has routers, firewalls, NAC, certain video conferencing, Apple phones, and different security solutions. But Dell doesn't have such areas, Dell only has switching architecture."
  • "Generally, Cisco Catalyst would be relatively expensive compared to the competition, it would be on the expensive side."
  • "Pricing is an issue I have been facing, in comparison with HPE or Juniper. The Nexus series is out of the question right now. Scalability is more an issue on the pricing side and less on the technology side."
  • "Catalyst is very expensive."
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  • "The price completely depends on the environment. There are no additional fees."
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    Also Known As
    Cisco Catalyst, Catalyst
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    Overview

    Cisco Catalyst Switches are a reliable and scalable network switching and routing solution, focusing on VLANs and VLAN switching. They are used as access switches, distribution switches, and core switches in various environments, deployed on-premises, and used for long connections. The switches are easy to configure, install, and upgrade and offer good pricing. 

    The most valuable features include warranty and firmware support, stability, security, good performance, flexibility, etc. The Cisco Catalyst Switches have provided a stable solution for the organizations and are widely used, trusted, and well-known in the networking industry.

    Luxul is the leading innovator of simple-to-deploy professional grade IP networking solutions made just for custom installation professionals. Designed for use in both residential and commercial environments, the Luxul family offers a complete line of solutions that simplify network design and deployment—resulting in a scalable network that is both powerful and easy to install. With Luxul, installers can deliver the ultimate IP network without the complexity associated with traditional networking gear. All Luxul products include free lifetime support and a three-year limited warranty. Plus, Luxul equipment is available only through authorized distributors of residential and commercial integration products.

    Sample Customers
    Afni, Anilana Hotels and Resorts, Baylor Scott & White Health, Beachbody, Bellevue, Del Papa Distributing, Explorer Pipeline, Mindtree, Omaha World Herald, Radio 538, Sony Corporation, Telecom Italia, Telenor Arena
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    University10%
    Manufacturing Company10%
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    Educational Organization53%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Government4%
    Manufacturing Company4%
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    Computer Software Company10%
    Healthcare Company9%
    Educational Organization7%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
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    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise42%
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    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise58%
    Large Enterprise31%
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    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise47%
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    Cisco Catalyst Switches is ranked 1st in AV Over IP Switching with 171 reviews while Luxul Switches is ranked 4th in AV Over IP Switching. Cisco Catalyst Switches is rated 8.6, while Luxul Switches is rated 6.0. 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 Luxul Switches writes "Greatly simplifies troubleshooting; remote access to the router is a huge time saver". Cisco Catalyst Switches is most compared with Arista Networks Platform, Dell PowerConnect Switches, Cisco Nexus, HPE ProCurve and ExtremeSwitching, whereas Luxul Switches is most compared with Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, QSC Q-SYS NS Series and D-Link Ethernet Switches.

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