We performed a comparison between Broadcom StrataConnect and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco, HPE Aruba Networking, Ubiquiti Networks and others in Ethernet Switches."They have some of the fastest speeds available."
"The initial setup was simple."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center's scalability is good."
"What I like about the solution is that it can be accessed anywhere."
"I like the solution's technical support. I rate the technical support a ten out of ten."
"We are able to monitor everything that is happening on our network."
"The interface is very straightforward."
"The product's most valuable feature is its ability to manage switches from one central point."
"Configurations between FortiGate and FortiSwitch have to link to each other. We need configuration. The configuration is not like a Cisco switch. It has a unique configuration."
"Broadcom's biggest issue is that they don't like to share information."
"The solution could always benefit from more security. It's of critical importance to organizations right now."
"With IT products, there is always room for improvement."
"Before using FortiSwitch, you need several certifications."
"The tool is not easy to use."
"FortiSwitch should improve the FortiGate map. The diagram cannot move automatically to show the switch. The map does not map the physical location. It cannot move or touch the diagram."
"The FortiSwitch product was initially quite complex."
"We need to understand a bit more about certifications and knowledge for understanding capabilities. The solution should make that more clear to its users."
"Managing the VLANs is an area where the solution lacks and needs to improve."
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Broadcom StrataConnect is ranked 28th in Ethernet Switches while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is ranked 16th in Ethernet Switches with 18 reviews. Broadcom StrataConnect is rated 9.0, while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Broadcom StrataConnect writes "Scales well, reliable, and has good support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center writes "Has intuitive graphical user interface, but the security features need improvement". Broadcom StrataConnect is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches and Mellanox Switches, whereas Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and HPE Ethernet Switches.
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