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VikramSingh1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Cloud Support Analyst at Accenture
Real User
Top 20
Apr 6, 2026
Core switching has delivered reliable performance and supports smooth multi-project deployments
Pros and Cons
  • "We are using the core capabilities of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Ethernet switches, and it is performing well."
  • "For Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches, I think we need to work on the HSRP. Whenever it flaps or something happens, it creates an issue."

What is most valuable?

We are using the core capabilities of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Ethernet switches, and it is performing well. We are using the VRFs and other capabilities, and everything is working very smoothly.

I don't see any problems with Cisco Nexus 9000 Series. Once, there was a problem when we were migrating to another connection. When we were creating new IPs, we had some issues in the VRF and HSRP. Those are the two protocols that gave a little bit of a problem, but not much. For example, in the VRF, the ports automatically shut down, so we have to manually push them back to normal. The HSRP is flapping. These are the two things I have noticed from the last two projects.

What needs improvement?

For Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches, I think we need to work on the HSRP. Whenever it flaps or something happens, it creates an issue. That is the only thing.

The HSRP flapping is the issue. Whenever the connection is flapped, the HSRP gives a problem.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have worked on Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Ethernet switches for almost two-plus years.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is good enough for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches. For the pricing, I have no idea because we are not dealing with the pricing.

The technical support is good. For the last seven to ten years, I've had experience with the technical support, and it's good.

Technical support receives a rating of ten out of ten.

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Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We have a mix of firewalls. In my last project, we had Cisco ASA and Check Point. In my current project, we have Check Point, Cisco ASA, and FortiGate again. So we have different products.

What other advice do I have?

For the advanced policy-driven approach, we have a firewall already.

I have not yet worked on the overlay technology support in Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, but I have worked a lot on the core capabilities.

I don't remember the SFP we are using for high-density interfaces for Ethernet in Cisco Nexus 9000 Series. I don't exactly remember which ports we are using. When we are configuring, we just need to know that the interface is working fine and the policies and protocols are there. Most of the time, I didn't check what type of ports we are using.

In this project, I just got Cisco DNA, but right now I don't have much experience with DNAC.

This is the one thing I have found so far. I would rate this review as nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Last updated: Apr 6, 2026
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Raphael Mwangi - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Executive Officer at Smoothtel & Data Solutions Ltd
Reseller
Top 10
Oct 23, 2025
Has consistently supported audiovisual needs and continues to deliver strong networking performance
Pros and Cons
  • "RealPresence works effectively."
  • "We find that Cisco has been left behind by the other vendors. The other vendors have adopted new technology, and we find Cisco lagging behind."

What is our primary use case?

The product from Poly that we are currently working with mainly is video conferencing and headsets. We sell their hardware to facilitate meetings, such as the X72.

What is most valuable?

The product that we are mainly working with intensely is AV, audio visual, and that is where the Poly headsets and Poly presence solutions come in.

What needs improvement?

We find that Cisco has been left behind by the other vendors. The other vendors have adopted new technology, and we find Cisco lagging behind.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We are still selling Cisco networking, mostly networking products.

What other advice do I have?

We still work with Poly, which is now called Poly rather than Polycom.

We used to sell X70, but we have stopped.

Today, we have sold an X72 with a TC10.

RealPresence works effectively.

I rate this solution a 9 out of 10.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller
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