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Compare Cisco Catalyst Switches and HPE Networking Switches 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (100.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Cisco Catalyst Switches
Star Rating
(147)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(13)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (100.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Cisco Catalyst Switches excel in "Quality of Support," with a score of 9.2, while HPE Networking Switches received a perfect score of 10.0, indicating that HPE may provide superior customer service and support options.
- Reviewers mention that Cisco Catalyst Switches have a strong "Port Speed" rating of 9.2, which is slightly lower than HPE Networking Switches' score of 9.6, suggesting that HPE may offer faster data transmission capabilities.
- G2 users highlight the "Ease of Admin" for Cisco Catalyst Switches with a score of 9.0, while HPE Networking Switches did not provide a specific score, indicating that Cisco may be easier to manage for network administrators.
- Users on G2 report that Cisco Catalyst Switches have a "Configuration" score of 9.5, which is higher than HPE Networking Switches' score of 9.2, suggesting that Cisco offers more flexible or user-friendly configuration options.
- Reviewers say that both products have similar "Quality of Service (QoS)" ratings of 9.0, indicating that users can expect reliable performance in managing network traffic for both Cisco and HPE switches.
- Users report that Cisco Catalyst Switches have a "Physical Scalability" score of 9.0, while HPE Networking Switches scored slightly lower at 8.8, suggesting that Cisco may provide better options for expanding physical network infrastructure.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cisco Catalyst Switches
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
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The Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series is the first 100/40-Gbps switch purpose built for the enterprise campus. It was recently recognized as CRN's 2017 Overall Network Product of the Year. Designed for security, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the cloud, Catalyst 9500 fixed-core switches are high-density building blocks for a next-generation, intent-based network.
HPE Networking Switches
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Cisco Catalyst Switches
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
119
9.2
12
Ease of Use
9.3
5
Not enough data
Ease of Setup
9.0
5
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.0
10
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.2
70
10.0
5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
69
9.3
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
116
10.0
11
Features by Category
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Reports
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Scalability
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Power and Cooling
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cisco Catalyst Switches and HPE Networking Switches are categorized as LAN Switches and Data Center Switches
Unique Categories
Cisco Catalyst Switches is categorized as Fabric Interconnects
HPE Networking Switches has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cisco Catalyst Switches
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
HPE Networking Switches
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
12.2%
Telecommunications
10.8%
Education Management
9.5%
Computer Software
6.8%
Retail
5.4%
Other
55.4%
Entertainment
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Discussions
What is Cisco Catalyst Switches used for?
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Cisco Catalyst Switches are incredibly versatile network solutions, connecting devices, optimizing performance, boosting security, and simplifying...Read more
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