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We performed a comparison between Cisco Catalyst Switches and Enterasys Campus LAN Switches 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.
To learn more, read our detailed Cisco Catalyst Switches vs. Enterasys Campus LAN Switches Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"These switches are flexible and user-friendly.""Easy to manage, with a long lifespan.""In terms of technology, Cisco is the leader in everything. I'd rather buy a second-hand Cisco switch than a brand new switch from a competitor. They're that reliable and resilient.""They are pretty good. They are stable. Cisco has been around in the industry for a long time, so they are reliable, as well.""When it comes to Cisco Catalyst Switches, one can say that the legacy switches are stable.""The solution is robust in terms of the equipment provided.""It helps keep our network connections in a healthy state.""With Cisco Catalyst Switches, everything is working perfectly. We have not had issues with this solution."

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"Extreme Networks is the only one that has this kind of universal switch. It simplifies things greatly. Customers no longer have to worry about the price differences between traditional and fabric technology switches, which used to have their own pricing. This has made it easier for us as solution providers to tailor options for our customers with fewer but more suitable choices.""The performance is good.""Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is a trustable and powerful solution. The solution has good web management features. You can do whatever you want, like a CLI. The solution is easy to diagnose and manage. I like the Linux-based operating system. If any service crashes, you need to restart the system."

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Cons
"First of all, there are some features that take a long time to get implemented, and other vendors have them for a long time before them. For example, it took a long time to have a way to commit change with the timer, so it gets undone if the user doesn't accept the change after it's done. Like, having to say the changes be done, and everything works fine. In the end, everything works fine, but it didn't exist. That's just an example of stuff that came late to Catalyst.""Its price can be improved. Some devices can be very expensive.""I would like for Cisco to come up with an affordable dynamic VLAN solution.""I think that the price should be cheaper and they should include at least one year of basic service for technical support for each product, and not just the 90 days from the time of purchase.""The solution could improve by allowing administrators to create scripts to help automate processes to make tasks easier.""Price could be lower.""The vendor must provide mid-level switches.""The biggest barrier to buying Cisco or using Cisco is the price and also the competition with competitors and with Cisco partners."

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"While the support is good, it could be better, and the price could be reduced.""The tool's price is high. We need a cost-effective service. It also needs to add wireless controller features like Huawei.""Security features do exist, and they're mostly common with other switches. What makes these switches unique is the ability to see application layers on the switch, but not directly through the switch. There are tools from Extreme Networks that allow visibility of such traffic, which other switches lack. Extreme CloudIQ analytics can analyze all the traffic on Extreme Switches up to layer seven, offering full visibility. However, this tool is necessary for such detailed analytics and might not be compatible with some third-party products."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "​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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  • "In general, the price could be improved."
  • "The price itself is good, but the economic crisis is causing them to raise prices occasionally."
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    Questions from the Community
    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 »
    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 »
    Top Answer:Extreme Networks is the only one that has this kind of universal switch It simplifies things greatly. Customers no longer have to worry about the price differences between traditional and fabric… more »
    Top Answer:The pricing is lower compared to others. The price itself is good, but the economic crisis is causing them to raise prices occasionally. It's out of their control. Prices are going up for most… more »
    Top Answer:Security features do exist, and they're mostly common with other switches. What makes these switches unique is the ability to see application layers on the switch, but not directly through the switch… more »
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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.

    Enterasys Campus LAN Switches Aggregation / Core Switches is designed for the demanding needs of aggregation, top-of-rack and campus core environments, these switches deliver 10Gb, 40Gb and even 100Gb bandwidth with maximum throughput and reliability.
    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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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    University10%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization53%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Government4%
    Manufacturing Company4%
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    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise42%
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    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise58%
    Large Enterprise31%
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    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Catalyst Switches vs. Enterasys Campus LAN Switches
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco Catalyst Switches vs. Enterasys Campus LAN Switches and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Cisco Catalyst Switches is ranked 1st in LAN Switching with 171 reviews while Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is ranked 11th in LAN Switching with 3 reviews. Cisco Catalyst Switches is rated 8.6, while Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is rated 8.6. 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 Enterasys Campus LAN Switches writes "A powerful solution with good web management features ". Cisco Catalyst Switches is most compared with Arista Networks Platform, Dell PowerConnect Switches, Cisco Nexus, HPE ProCurve and ExtremeSwitching, whereas Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is most compared with . See our Cisco Catalyst Switches vs. Enterasys Campus LAN Switches report.

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