| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Cisco Nexus | 9.0% |
| Cisco Catalyst Switches | 26.4% |
| HPE ProCurve | 12.1% |
| Other | 52.5% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | LAN Switching | Oct 21, 2025 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Oct 21, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Cisco Nexus vs Cisco Catalyst Switches | Oct 21, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Cisco Nexus vs Aruba Instant On Switches | Oct 21, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Cisco Nexus vs NETGEAR Switches | Oct 21, 2025 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell PowerEdge R-Series | 4.5 | N/A | 98% | 229 interviewsAdd to research |
| NETGEAR Switches | 4.1 | 7.5% | 88% | 56 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 16 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 13 |
| Large Enterprise | 60 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 139 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 71 |
| Large Enterprise | 185 |
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Global Head, Network Endpoint Connectivity at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees | 3.5 | I use Cisco Nexus for our data center due to its valuable VPC feature and automation capabilities, enhancing traffic management and network operations. Though initially unstable, the platform now offers improved stability and beneficial software-defined capabilities, speeding response times. |
| Systems Area References Specialist at Fondazione Poliambulanza | 4.0 | We use Cisco Nexus on-premises, achieving infrastructure uniformity and a 20% ROI. It runs efficiently without special features. Though stable, it's costly. We considered alternatives like Radware for cloud WAF but haven't integrated network software. Dell manages specific solutions for us. |
| Director at WAJDA GROUP | 2.5 | I've worked with Cisco for years and find Cisco Nexus reliable, especially for large enterprises, though it's expensive and less common in corporate sectors. Support is good, but overall, I’d rate the solution a seven out of ten. |
| Sr, Manager- Network Solution Architect at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees | 4.0 | We use Cisco Nexus for dynamic routing in our data centers, leveraging features like MPLS for efficiency. Its integration with third-party security tools is beneficial, though we sometimes prefer other vendors for layer seven security. Cisco offers competitive pricing. |
| Network Engineer at Craw Security | 3.5 | I work in a cybersecurity company focusing on networking-related tasks. While Cisco Nexus is useful, Cisco Catalyst offers better processing power, additional features, and faster ports. Both devices could benefit from improvements in networking and troubleshooting capabilities. |
| Systems Engineer at GAD Municipal de Guayaquil | 5.0 | We primarily use Cisco Nexus as core network switches, benefiting from features like in-service software upgrades, programmability, and virtualization. Although configuration synchronization could improve, Nexus has proven reliable, replacing problematic Catalyst 6500 switches and justifying its cost. |
| Security Network Architect at Inmac | 5.0 | I implemented Cisco Nexus for a test data center, valuing its high throughput and scalability with stable performance, crucial for data centers. Despite its high cost, the return on investment is substantial over years due to its unmatched switching capabilities. |
| Information Technology Division Director at Ethiopian Roads Administration | 4.5 | I use Cisco Nexus in my company to connect servers and nodes with core switches, finding its effective network segregation valuable. However, the network's instability and limited VLAN visibility need improvement to enhance functionality. |