We performed a comparison between Cisco Ethernet Switches and Juniper Ethernet Switches based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Both solutions received high marks from users. Juniper Ethernet Switches comes out ahead in this comparison since it is the less expensive solution. One area where Cisco Ethernet Switches does come out on top is in the ease of deployment.
"This solution is overall a high-grade solution compared to others."
"Technical support is excellent. They are very helpful."
"The solution is extremely stable."
"In terms of most valuable feature, I would say the user interface."
"The initial setup was for Cisco Ethernet Switches was straightforward."
"The solution can scale."
"These switches help to build the best network, the way we want it."
"These switches are both stable and scalable."
"This is a lower cost product with better features than the competition."
"Both Juniper and Cisco switches are interoperable."
"Juniper switches are smart and we have all the features that we want. You can rollback to the previous version if you make any mistake during configuration. This is not possible in Cisco."
"The setup phase was straightforward."
"The virtual Chassis feature for stacking is good in general, with high bandwidth for the link, which is good."
"Juniper EX Series is part of the Junos operating system and has a candidate configuration feature, which means changes are not immediately applied. It has a consistent command structure across all platforms and can handle both layer-three routing and layer-two switching. Additionally, the Junos OS offers virtualization options and support for multi-chassis and fabric switching. Overall, the Juniper EX Series is a versatile and powerful solution."
"There is no end to the ability to scale Juniper."
"The platform is very stable in terms of consistency and reliability."
"The user interface, the UI, could be better."
"Its management should be improved."
"Cisco has a licensing procedure that is very complicated and it changes every six months."
"It could be cheaper, especially the DNA license. One DNA license is around $3,000 for a three-year contract."
"There are instances where the commands you are familiar with might change or be replaced with newer syntax."
"Cisco's pricing can be a concern, particularly with support fees."
"Cisco should strive to improve the software for its switches."
"The ease of use of Cisco Ethernet Switches could improve. It is different to use them if you do not have prior knowledge."
"Support could be improved."
"We would like it if there was more security added in future releases."
"One potential drawback of the Juniper EX Series has been that those without experience using a command-line interface (CLI) may find it intimidating. However, Junos is working on improving this by offering tools, such as Juniper Mist with Wired Assurance and Apstra. Additionally, the graphical user interface (GUI) could be improved as it has been considered lackluster across the board in Junos."
"Stability could be better, especially during a reboot. We have had some issues recently with the software getting corrupt on reboot, which causes a lot of downtime."
"Juniper Ethernet Switches would be improved by upgrading the uplink port in EX2300 categories service from 10G to 25G."
"Wireless and monitoring definitely could be improved."
"The updates are constantly breaking."
"There are multiple areas of improvement in Juniper EX series switches. In terms of speed and pricing, while Juniper provides good quality services, some clients still find the price very high compared to other competitors. Also there is a need for certain features to be enhanced like clear our configuration process which will help to make Juniper switches more stronger. However, there are also multiple challenges including understanding and configuration of certain aspects difficult without assistance. Despite these kinds of challenges, there have been multiple solutions and huge potential of improvement in Juniper."
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Cisco Ethernet Switches is ranked 1st in Ethernet Switches with 128 reviews while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is ranked 8th in Ethernet Switches with 65 reviews. Cisco Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cisco Ethernet Switches writes "It's a solidly stable product from a leader in the field". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches writes "Provides campus switches and access switches that are simple to deploy, but the code isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design". Cisco Ethernet Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and Meraki MS Switches, whereas Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Arista Networks Platform, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS Switches. See our Cisco Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches report.
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