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We performed a comparison between Broadcom StrataConnect and MikroTik Cloud Router Switch based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"They have some of the fastest speeds available."

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"The GUI is easy to use.""The initial setup is easy.""It is user-friendly, reliable, and cheap.""Some of the most valuable features are the simplicity, cost, usability, and power. As a package, it's extremely effective.""It is easy to set up.""This solution is very similar to the on-premises version making it easy to use for those who know the architect.""The interface management and the user access management is pretty good.""It's a well-rounded solution for routing."

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Cons
"Broadcom's biggest issue is that they don't like to share information."

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"The initial setup is complex.""The solution does not yet offer a SaaS version.""The packet filtering, user log data, and user access log could all be improved.""Improvements are needed with respect to some of the security, especially for VPN links between vendors other than Cisco.""Stuff that I'd like to be improved is really just training and documentation because I think the feature set is full. Another improvement I'd suggest is that their new, bigger releases should be a bit more stable.""The bulk efficiencies and the control of traffic could be a bit better.""There has to be more development in the OS. It's complex for this switch as compared to others like Cisco. For NetGear and Cisco, it's easy to adapt the VLAN concept but it should be simplified for MikroTik.""Technical support could be better."

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  • "It's approximately $1,000,000.00 if you want to get a license for the software."
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  • "MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."
  • "This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."
  • "The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."
  • "They came with the licensing when we purchased them."
  • "The price is competitive."
  • "In Pakistan, if you buy this cloud router, it's approximately $700 for the device."
  • "The licensing for MikroTik is great. It's easy to enter, especially for small businesses. Their model is great."
  • "I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."
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    StrataConnect
    MikroTik CRS Series
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    Overview

    StrataConnect switches support 1 Gigabit, 2.5 Gigabit, 5 Gigabit, 10 Gigabit, and 25 Gigabit I/O speeds covering switch bandwidths from tens of gigabits to hundreds of gigabits. StrataConnect switches integrate optional CPU, Copper PHYs or high-speed SerDes with built-in buffering, traffic management, and L2-L4 processing enabling complete “system-on-a-chip” solutions. The StrataConnect line is designed for low power, optimized Layer 2 switching, and simplicity of design ideal for SMB, SME, industrial, embedded, control plane, and layer 2 data plane switch applications. Market-leading switch products are enabled by pairing FASTPATH turnkey software with StrataConnect switches via a low touch, rapid time-to-market model.

    MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is a new Smart Switch series. It combines the best features of a fully functional router and a Layer 3 switch, is powered by the familiar RouterOS. All the specific Switch configuration options are available in a special Switch menu, also ports can be removed from the switch configuration, and used for routing purposes.
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Educational Organization8%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Media Company7%
    Construction Company6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise52%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business83%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise43%
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    Broadcom StrataConnect is ranked 28th in Ethernet Switches while MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is ranked 15th in Ethernet Switches with 17 reviews. Broadcom StrataConnect is rated 9.0, while MikroTik Cloud Router Switch 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 MikroTik Cloud Router Switch writes "Easy to set up, user-friendly, and reliable". Broadcom StrataConnect is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches and Mellanox Switches, whereas MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is most compared with MikroTik Routers and Switches, Netgate TNSR, Huawei Enterprise Routers, Arista Networks Platform and Meraki MS Switches.

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