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Broadcom StrataDNX vs Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Broadcom StrataDNX
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
21st
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Linksys Ethernet Swit...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
75
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Broadcom StrataDNX is 0.9%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is 2.5%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

WILLIAM SANITATE - PeerSpot reviewer
Highly stable product and auto-updates the software
Customer service support depends on money. If you're a white box manufacturer and we're selling thousands of these, you're going to get awesome support, a ten, amazing support. But if you're starting and need only one or two chips, the support is just access to online stuff or whatever's been done. The better support comes with more units bought. Initially, I would probably rate the support a five out of ten. But then we paid more money, and suddenly, it became a ten, awesome. We had people showing up in the office and walking us through it. But there are also different support models. You can work with them directly or with distributors like Avnet or Arrow, who can provide support. And then there's higher level support with the team in Los Angeles who can provide even more support. It just depends on how many units you're going to buy. The more you buy, the more support you get in the queue.
Hakan Pehlivan - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced broadcast management with trusted support and intuitive interfaces
Cisco is the best on the Metro Solution side and also strong in the broadcast sector. Cisco and Arista support the IP standard, which is more in demand nowadays for TV broadcasting. Cisco is trusted by most broadcast customers for data centers due to their experience and knowledge. Cisco Linksys switches offer ease of management and experience, especially for engineers holding CCNA certificates. The functionalities and measurements are similar across switches, but Cisco offers a useful web interface.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

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."
"The installation process is straightforward."
"It is a scalable solution."
"Administration can be done using the web-based interface."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are pretty good overall."
"This solution is stable it runs without any interruptions."
"They are very reliable."
"In a previous use case, we deployed Linksys Switches for blocking unwanted signals within a premises with the help of their clean air technology. This was one of the notable advantages of Linksys Switches over Cisco."
"The most valuable features are uptime and stability."
 

Cons

"There is room for improvement in the pricing model."
"The number of surfaces that can be handled by the chipset could be increased."
"Technical documents and other configuration-related information should be more freely available online."
"We are using an old version of this solution and it could be more stable."
"It would be ideal if they could do more configurations and offer more flexibility. Right now, it's not flexible at all."
"The installation could be simplified."
"Having the option for a web-based interface would be an improvement over being forced to use the CLI."
"This product does not scale to environments where there is a lot of network traffic."
"They could work on the pricing and make it more affordable for everyone."
"The additional features which I would like to suggest is to implement user friendly GUI for easier network management."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"There is no license required."
"The product is reasonably priced."
"The solution has a yearly licensing subscription."
"You don't need to pay yearly or monthly for this solution."
"The product is expensive."
"I think that pricing should be more competitive. While the Cisco product is good, the pricing is not competitive. People will end up going with other cheaper solutions such as Arista."
"Pricing should be more competitive. There are other switches that are cheaper."
"They are cheaper than Cisco Catalyst Switches."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
25%
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Real Estate/Law Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Broadcom StrataDNX?
The good thing about the StrataDNX is that the Broadcom family is very interchangeable, so they work well with different optical transceivers.
What needs improvement with Broadcom StrataDNX?
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...
What is your primary use case for Broadcom StrataDNX?
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 wo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
Regarding pricing, I take the cost of Cisco Linksys Ethernet switches into consideration.
What needs improvement with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
I would like Cisco to improve their technical support, and I have encountered challenges with Cisco Linksys switches. Additionally, I would like to see improvements in overall solution features in ...
 

Also Known As

StrataDNX
Linksys Ethernet Switches
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Hill International, Coty, Banese, Algar Tech
Linz AG
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