Broadcom StrataDNX vs D-Link Ethernet Switches comparison

Cancel
You must select at least 2 products to compare!
Broadcom Logo
1,471 views|1,289 comparisons
100% willing to recommend
D-Link Logo
8,014 views|7,543 comparisons
82% willing to recommend
Comparison Buyer's Guide
Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Broadcom StrataDNX and D-Link Ethernet Switches 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.
To learn more, read our detailed Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: April 2024).
769,334 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Featured Review
WILLIAM SANITATE
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."

More Broadcom StrataDNX Pros →

"Its integration is the most valuable.""D-Link has a graphical interface that is easy to use. It is simple enough that our junior technicians can configure the switches.""The solution is scalable.""There are many good points about this product. Number one, they are very stable, and easy to configure and manage.""The main selling point for me was the pricing. Moreover, the performance is good. I haven't had any issues so far.""The initial setup of D-Link Ethernet Switches is very easy.""The initial setup is straightforward.""It's plug-and-play. There is no configuration necessary."

More D-Link Ethernet Switches Pros →

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

More Broadcom StrataDNX Cons →

"I'd like to see a central management system included as part of their license, not as a separate purchase. Currently, we have to manage switches independently. A central portal for managing all switches and providing visibility would be great.""They need to have some more high-end switches.""It could be easier to scale on managed devices.""The solution needs better local support.""The D-Link Ethernet Switches have to be replaced because they are difficult to manage and security is poor. They should add centralized manageability to make the solution better, it will allow administrators to better know what is happening on the network.""The availability could be improved.""We have issues with the stability.""The technical support needs a lot of improvement."

More D-Link Ethernet Switches Cons →

Pricing and Cost Advice
Information Not Available
  • "The D-Link Switches are cheaper than Cisco."
  • "These units vary in price from $200 to one thousand dollars. They're available for a one-time purchase."
  • "They were cheap. We were not paying for any license."
  • "The solution is budget-friendly"
  • "There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."
  • "The price of D-Link Ethernet Switches is in the 4,000 to 5,000 rupees or 65 to 100 USD range. The price of the solution is not expensive."
  • "This product is very affordable, especially compared to Cisco."
  • "It is an affordable solution."
  • More D-Link Ethernet Switches Pricing and Cost Advice →

    report
    Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Ethernet Switches solutions are best for your needs.
    769,334 professionals have used our research since 2012.
    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:Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the… more »
    Top Answer:D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service.
    Top Answer:The product is cheaper than Cisco. I rate the solution’s pricing a six out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.
    Ranking
    18th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    1,471
    Comparisons
    1,289
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    1,222
    Rating
    9.0
    11th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    8,014
    Comparisons
    7,543
    Reviews
    14
    Average Words per Review
    356
    Rating
    7.6
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    StrataDNX
    Learn More
    Broadcom
    Video Not Available
    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.

    Typically managed using a browser-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), D-Link Ethernet Switches are attractively priced and support an essential set of Layer 2/2+ switching functions including VLAN, Link Aggregation, QoS, Bandwidth Limiting, Access Control Lists, and more.
    Sample Customers
    Hill International, Coty, Banese, Algar Tech
    George Mason University, Somerville House, Hiperwall, New Brunswick School District 16, The Fulcrum Group, Bremond Independent School District, University of Texas Health Science Center, Grand Canyon Skywalk, SUN Area Career & Technology Center, Abington Senior High School
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Manufacturing Company22%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Real Estate/Law Firm6%
    REVIEWERS
    University14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Retailer14%
    Transportation Company14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Educational Organization6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise65%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business61%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise22%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise49%
    Buyer's Guide
    Ethernet Switches
    April 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco, HPE Aruba Networking, Ubiquiti Networks and others in Ethernet Switches. Updated: April 2024.
    769,334 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Broadcom StrataDNX is ranked 18th in Ethernet Switches with 2 reviews while D-Link Ethernet Switches is ranked 11th in Ethernet Switches with 24 reviews. Broadcom StrataDNX is rated 9.0, while D-Link Ethernet Switches is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Broadcom StrataDNX writes "Highly stable product and auto-updates the software". On the other hand, the top reviewer of D-Link Ethernet Switches writes "Plug-and-play, zero maintenance, and reasonably priced". Broadcom StrataDNX is most compared with Broadcom StrataXGS, Arista Networks Platform, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches, whereas D-Link Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, MikroTik Routers and Switches and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches.

    See our list of best Ethernet Switches vendors.

    We monitor all Ethernet Switches reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.