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Compare Cisco Catalyst Switches and Juniper Networks Switching 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (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
(16)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (100.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Cisco Catalyst Switches excel in configuration flexibility, with a score of 9.5, allowing for tailored setups that meet specific network needs, while Juniper Networks Switching received a lower score of 8.9 in this area, indicating less adaptability.
- Reviewers mention that Cisco's Quality of Service (QoS) features are robust, scoring 9.0, which helps prioritize network traffic effectively, whereas Juniper's QoS capabilities scored 8.6, suggesting room for improvement in managing bandwidth allocation.
- G2 users highlight the physical scalability of Juniper Networks Switching, which scored 9.3, making it a strong choice for growing businesses, while Cisco Catalyst Switches scored slightly lower at 9.0, indicating a more limited scalability option.
- Users on G2 appreciate the quality of support provided by Cisco Catalyst Switches, with a score of 9.2, which is significantly higher than Juniper's 8.0, suggesting that Cisco may offer more effective customer service and support resources.
- Reviewers say that Cisco Catalyst Switches have a strong product direction with a score of 8.7, indicating a clear roadmap for future enhancements, while Juniper Networks Switching scored 8.9, showing a slightly more favorable outlook on product development.
- Users report that the overall ease of administration is better with Juniper Networks Switching, scoring 9.2 compared to Cisco's 9.0, which may appeal to organizations looking for simpler management solutions.
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.
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Cisco Catalyst Switches
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Meets Requirements
9.3
119
9.0
13
Ease of Use
9.3
5
Not enough data
Ease of Setup
9.0
5
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.0
10
9.2
6
Quality of Support
9.2
70
8.0
5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
69
8.3
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
116
8.9
11
Features by Category
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Scalability
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Power and Cooling
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cisco Catalyst Switches and Juniper Networks Switching are categorized as LAN Switches and Data Center Switches
Unique Categories
Cisco Catalyst Switches is categorized as Fabric Interconnects
Juniper Networks Switching 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.)
Juniper Networks Switching
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%
Computer Networking
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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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