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We performed a comparison between 3Com H3C Switches and Broadcom StrataDNX based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed 3Com H3C Switches vs. Broadcom StrataDNX Report (Updated: May 2024).
770,428 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"They're straightforward and stable.""They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand.""The installation is quite straightforward.""The hardware side is a very big advantage. We use it 24/7 and we haven't had any problems so far with the switches.""The reliability of the solution has been the best feature."

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"Easy to integrate with any of the other hardware platforms.""The good thing about the StrataDNX is that the Broadcom family is very interchangeable, so they work well with different optical transceivers."

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Cons
"When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions.""I think there's nothing that needs to be improved because the company is no longer in existence.""The cost and the integration with other solutions could be better.""The configuration of 3Com H3C Switches could be better.""The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication."

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"The number of surfaces that can be handled by the chipset could be increased.""There is room for improvement in the pricing model."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The cost could be improved, but it is cheaper than the others."
  • "3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The installation is quite straightforward.
    Top Answer:3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten.
    Top Answer:The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication.
    Top Answer:The good thing about the StrataDNX is that the Broadcom family is very interchangeable, so they work well with different optical transceivers.
    Top Answer:There is room for improvement in the pricing model. When I say "make it cheaper," what I'm really talking about is making the software cheaper. For example, Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) has been… more »
    Top Answer:It's used in switches, servers, and routers. It's pretty fast. We also use it on an onboard airplane for Airforce One. Besides the fiber connection, it's very fast, with a speed of 25 gig. So it works… more »
    Ranking
    23rd
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    1,986
    Comparisons
    1,562
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    365
    Rating
    7.0
    18th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    1,471
    Comparisons
    1,289
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    1,222
    Rating
    9.0
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    StrataDNX
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    Overview
    3Com Baseline switches provide cost-effective layer 2 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ethernet switching for LANs that do not need management capabilities. Simple to install and economical to own, they feature wirespeed performance on fixed-configuration, rack-mountable platforms.

    The StrataDNX product line offers the greatest extensibility and scalability of any merchant silicon switch in the industry, with the ability to scale both tables and buffering with external lookup engines or memory. The StrataDNX chips can also be connected together via DNX fabric elements to build industry-leading switches and routers with hundreds of terabits of bandwidth. The StrataDNX line features a service-rich, carrier-grade programmable architecture to meet the needs of service provider core, metro transport, mobile backhaul, microwave, POTN, access, and data center networks.

    Sample Customers
    British Columbia Assessment Authority, DreamWorks, DRV
    Hill International, Coty, Banese, Algar Tech
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    University8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company24%
    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Real Estate/Law Firm6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise58%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise65%
    Buyer's Guide
    3Com H3C Switches vs. Broadcom StrataDNX
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about 3Com H3C Switches vs. Broadcom StrataDNX and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    3Com H3C Switches is ranked 23rd in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews while Broadcom StrataDNX is ranked 18th in Ethernet Switches with 2 reviews. 3Com H3C Switches is rated 8.0, while Broadcom StrataDNX is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of 3Com H3C Switches writes "Reliable platform with a straightforward installation process ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Broadcom StrataDNX writes "Highly stable product and auto-updates the software". 3Com H3C Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches and Huawei Ethernet Switches, whereas Broadcom StrataDNX is most compared with Broadcom StrataXGS, Arista Networks Platform, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches. See our 3Com H3C Switches vs. Broadcom StrataDNX report.

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