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Data Center Networking
April 2024
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We performed a comparison between Brocade VCS [EOL] and Cisco Catalyst Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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The online support available for the tool is good, but it can be difficult to understand the functioning of the solution
The benefit of the tool is that it is a stable product. You can find enough expertise in the market to hire someone for help if required. Cisco's... Read more →
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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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    Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?
    Top Answer:Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the… more »
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    What do you like most about Cisco Catalyst Switches?
    Top Answer:The product is reliable.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Catalyst Sw...
    Top Answer:We must pay a high price for the product. Meraki is more flexible, but Cisco is always expensive. The cost depends on the number of ports and size. It might cost around 10,000 to 15,000. I rate the… more »
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    1st
    out of 12 in Data Center Networking
    Views
    12,876
    Comparisons
    6,538
    Reviews
    25
    Average Words per Review
    464
    Rating
    8.5
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    Cisco Catalyst, Catalyst
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    Overview
    Brocade VCS fabric technology helps organization create efficient data center networks that just works. Ethernet fabric built using Brocade VCS fabric technology provides unmatched automation, scalability, efficiency, and VM awareness compared to traditional network architecture and competitive fabric offerings. VCS helps eliminate many of the limitations of traditional Ethernet networks in the data center.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    Niagra Falls Bridge Commission, Medien System Partner, PayPerCloud, CDE Lightband, MaximumASP
    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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    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    University10%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization53%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Government4%
    Manufacturing Company4%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise58%
    Large Enterprise31%
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    Brocade VCS [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Data Center Networking while Cisco Catalyst Switches is ranked 1st in Data Center Networking with 171 reviews. Brocade VCS [EOL] is rated 0.0, while Cisco Catalyst Switches is rated 8.6. On the other hand, the top reviewer of Cisco Catalyst Switches writes "Reliable and stable catalyst switch; can be easily installed". Brocade VCS [EOL] is most compared with Cisco Nexus and Cisco FabricPath, whereas Cisco Catalyst Switches is most compared with Arista Networks Platform, Dell PowerConnect Switches, Cisco Nexus, HPE ProCurve and ExtremeSwitching.

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