Cisco Software Defined WAN Solution Validation and Performance Assessment for Small Branches
Cisco SD-WAN is a platform solution for resolving performance, scalability and management of networks facing the transition into a cloud-based, mobile world. By subjecting the Cisco solution to a real-world deployment, Miercom engineers validated throughput, scalability, and management. Based on our findings, the Cisco SD-WAN solution achieved or exceeded all advertised throughput, scalability and management […]
Cisco SD-WAN and SASE Cloud Architecture Review 2020 – Miercom Performance Verified
Miercom independently assess the functionality and performance of the Cisco SD-WAN solution with SASE architecture – a new approach to integrating cloud applications with branch site infrastructure. Our engineers found this solution offered optimized, secure and scalable delivery that significantly improved the end user experience. This centralized, software-defined method goes beyond traditional deployment with intelligent […]
Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller Review 2020 – Miercom Performance Verified
Miercom tested the Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller (EWC), combining the most advanced controller (Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series) with the latest Wi-Fi 6 access points (Cisco Catalyst 9100) for a best-in-class wireless experience. The Cisco EWC is a successor of Mobility Express, which Miercom tested in September 2018. Now, Cisco returns with a more powerful and […]
Cisco Data Center Network Management Review 2020 – Miercom Performance Verified
The modern-day data center has evolved from managing a few switches to the complex task of overseeing data center fabrics, compounded by multi-site, multi-cloud implementations. An administrator who once managed a handful of physical switches, now must handle a more complicated, dispersed physical network that includes virtualized workloads and public clouds. Given that data center […]
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Switch Series Review 2019 – Miercom Performance Verified
The Cisco Catalyst switches aren’t just for enterprises. During testing, the Catalyst 9200 series proved high-grade functionality for branch and mid-market environments. For instance, increased automation and simplicity improve operations while reducing cost. Find out why Cisco earned the Miercom Performance Verified award in the report below. For more information, visit https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/switches/catalyst-9200-series-switches/index.html
Cisco Digital Network Architecture Performance Verified
Cisco Digital Network Architecture (Cisco DNA) makes intent-based networking functions (e.g. automation, segmentation and assurance) easier on users and management. With its simple design and provisioning of devices and services, Cisco DNA optimizes and secures networks through monitoring, troubleshooting and remediation. To test the innovative technology of Cisco DNA, we evaluated it along with HPE-Aruba […]
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Competitive Testing Review
Miercom analyzed Cisco’s Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller in an independent study to test Availability, Security, Deployment and Programmability/Telemetry capabilities. Similarly, we carried out the same tests on top wireless controller vendors. And despite its competition, our analysis showed Cisco had superior performance – offering more capability, security, ease of use and unique options that others […]
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Performance Validation
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches C9500-32C (100GE), C9500-32QC (40GE) and C9500-48Y4C (25GE) were tested using high-density traffic simulated by the Ixia IxNetwork test system to determine throughput and latency for different frame sizes. RFC 2544, 2889 and 3918 tests validated the high-density performance of these switches. Key Findings: Read more about how Cisco Catalyst 9500 […]
Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoint Security Testing
Cisco AMP was tested for its ability to detect real-world enterprise exploits, like Locky ransomware. AMP’s continuous analysis allowed our engineers to see how its protection stops threats in different phases of the attack, ensuring protection at any point of the malware life cycle. Key Findings: Read the details on how Cisco AMP earned the […]
Cisco ISR1100 Branch Office Router Comparative Assessment
Cisco Branch Office Router Comparative Assessment Cisco ISR1111-8P/1117-4P routers outperformed Huawei AR201/1220E/169FGW-L and HPE MSR954-W/1003 routers in a branch office router assessment.We found Cisco’s routers:Delivered higher encrypted WAN throughput Read the detailed report of how we tested these vendors, and why Cisco came out on top.