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We performed a comparison between Broadcom StrataDNX and Brocade Ethernet Switches 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 Broadcom StrataDNX vs. Brocade Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"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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"The initial setup was really straightforward and easy.""The technical support is good.""The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides.""There's a zone for each server and services in the storage.""I have not had any issues with our Brocade switches.""The reliability of Brocade is the most valuable feature. The solution has been up and running for over ten years without any fail, fixes required, or breakdowns. It is a very strong piece of equipment.""The switches last for a very long time.""It has good integration with HPE Primera. They have smart zoning in which the administration is very easy. You don't have to do anything. Zoning and other things are done automatically if you just enable the smart zoning. That's one very good thing in HP."

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

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"Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions.""No graphical interface.""There are some performance issues.""It should be simpler. There are still some things that can be simpler in the Brocade switches.""Brocade Ethernet Switches need a better interface and centralized management.""The solution could be more secure.""These switches are no longer supported."

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    Questions from the Community
    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 »
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides.
    Top Answer:Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions.
    Top Answer:Our organization has almost all of the financial institutions in Puerto Rico connected simultaneously to our system. We have a firewall first, and then the Brocade system. All of our switches are… more »
    Ranking
    18th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    1,471
    Comparisons
    1,289
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    Average Words per Review
    1,222
    Rating
    9.0
    20th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    2,536
    Comparisons
    1,924
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    413
    Rating
    8.0
    Comparisons
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    StrataDNX
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    Overview

    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.

    From the world's first Ethernet fabric technology, to an open controller that eliminates vendor lock-in, to a switch stack that you can distribute throughout your campus, Brocade Ethernet Switches give you choices. Whether that means functionality, vendors, or even locations beyond the wiring closet, every option is secure, economical, and easily manageable.
    Sample Customers
    Hill International, Coty, Banese, Algar Tech
    Ajubeo, Akquinet AG, Big Data Analytics Provider Boligkontoret Danmark Bristol is Open, CDE Lightband, Cicero School District 99, City and County of San Francisco, Department of Emergency, City of Chattanooga, Cloudscale.sh
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company23%
    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Real Estate/Law Firm6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise64%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise40%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise55%
    Buyer's Guide
    Broadcom StrataDNX vs. Brocade Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Broadcom StrataDNX vs. Brocade Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Broadcom StrataDNX is ranked 18th in Ethernet Switches with 2 reviews while Brocade Ethernet Switches is ranked 20th in Ethernet Switches with 10 reviews. Broadcom StrataDNX is rated 9.0, while Brocade Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Broadcom StrataDNX writes "Highly stable product and auto-updates the software". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Brocade Ethernet Switches writes "This solution has been up and running for over ten years without any fail". Broadcom StrataDNX is most compared with Broadcom StrataXGS, Arista Networks Platform, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches, whereas Brocade Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Mellanox Switches and Arista Networks Platform. See our Broadcom StrataDNX vs. Brocade Ethernet Switches report.

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