Broadcom StrataDNX vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center comparison

Broadcom and Fortinet are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Broadcom is ranked #25 with an average rating of 8.0, while Fortinet is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.8. Broadcom holds a 1.1% mindshare in ES, compared to Fortinet’s 2.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.

Broadcom StrataDNX

Read 3 Broadcom StrataDNX reviews

808 Views
808 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data...

Read 26 Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center reviews

1,668 Views
1,668 Comparison Views

95% willing to recommend

Broadcom StrataDNX

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data...

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

```html

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center and Broadcom StrataDNX compete in data center switching solutions. Based on data comparisons, users prefer Broadcom StrataDNX for robust features and scalability, while Fortinet FortiSwitch is valued for pricing and support.

Features: Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center provides high-speed connectivity, security integration, and network automation, appealing to enterprises needing advanced security. Broadcom StrataDNX stands out with scalability, hardware flexibility, and advanced architectural features, suited for large-scale systems with versatile configurations.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center offers straightforward deployment and comprehensive support, ideal for quick setup. Broadcom StrataDNX has a complex deployment model with extensive configuration options, requiring specialized support.

Pricing and ROI: Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is recognized for competitive pricing with a quicker ROI for cost-conscious organizations. Broadcom StrataDNX has higher initial setup costs but delivers substantial ROI through powerful features, appealing to those investing in long-term performance.

```

To learn more, read our detailed Broadcom StrataDNX vs. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center Report (Updated: December 2025).

Buyer's Guide

Broadcom StrataDNX vs. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center

December 2025

Download the complete report

Helped 881,114 peers since 2012

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

25th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

3.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data...

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

15th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Broadcom StrataDNX is 1.1%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is 2.3%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center	2.3%
Broadcom StrataDNX	1.1%
Other	96.6%

Ethernet Switches

Featured Reviews

Wisely Ng

Senior rPLM and Consulting Engineering, IP and Optical Networks, APAC at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Cost-effective chipset saves resources and offers rich features

The Broadcom StrataDNX chipset, such as the DNX, is quite a generic chipset and from the cost perspective, it is quite cost-effective hardware. When we decide to use such an Ethernet switch, our R&D and headquarters consider using the Broadcom chipset as one of the merchandised chipsets in our system, providing a cost-effective solution to our customers. The cost-saving with Broadcom StrataDNX is one of the critical criteria for using the DNX as one of our hardware chipsets. From the features perspective, it is quite feature-rich, so we can leverage those existing functions on the SDK to develop our own features in our equipment.

Read full review

Rutul SHah

CXO at Aariha Enterprise Private Limited

Provides seamless traffic control and secure connectivity while minimizing downtime and optimizing resource allocation

There is always room for improvement in Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center because with this switch, they can reduce downtime due to broadcasting issues by denying specific traffic on particular ports. Currently, I am not identifying any weak points of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center because it meets the customer's use case. However, the commercial aspect presents challenges, particularly with pricing, as customers often ask for Juniper or Cisco, brands they are more aware of, which makes awareness about Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center another weak point.

Read full review

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The cost-saving with Broadcom StrataDNX is one of the critical criteria for using the DNX as one of our hardware chipsets, and from the features perspective, it is quite feature-rich, so we can leverage those existing functions on the SDK to develop our own features in our equipment."

"The good thing about the StrataDNX is that the Broadcom family is very interchangeable, so they work well with different optical transceivers."

"The Broadcom StrataDNX chipset, such as the DNX, is quite a generic chipset and from the cost perspective, it is quite cost-effective hardware."

"Easy to integrate with any of the other hardware platforms."

"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is very easy to configure."

"A valuable feature of FortiGate is its management integrity."

"Using Fortinet's whole range, including FortiSwitches, is cost-effective compared to Cisco and beneficial for network security."

"The product is stable."

"It allows us to manage all necessary services, such as data centers, networking, and cybersecurity."

"FortiSwitch Data Center allows for centralized management of both Fortinet switches and firewalls from a single interface."

"The most valuable feature is the port analytics."

"It integrates well."

More Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center pros

Cons

"The number of surfaces that can be handled by the chipset could be increased."

"The standard features do not provide a full feature set, so we need to create our own features to compensate for those limitations."

"There is room for improvement in the pricing model."

"We need to understand a bit more about certifications and knowledge for understanding capabilities. The solution should make that more clear to its users."

"They could improve availability and security by detecting and preventing switch attacks."

"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."

"Routing is an area in Fortinet FortiSwitch with certain shortcomings where improvements are needed."

"Enhancing security on the firewall and the switches, as well as focusing on price segment issues, would make it a better solution for the future."

"The product must improve the latency in the management center."

"The tool is not easy to use."

"The solution can improve by upgrading QSFP+, it is very limited and must be supported more than it is now. If we need FortiSwitches to support all the QSFP ports our budgets would have to be very large."

More Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available

"The solution is not expensive."

"Cost-wise, Fortinet solutions are cheaper than those offered by Cisco."

"The product is less expensive than one of its competitors."

"We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution, which is expensive."

"The solution's pricing is a little high. The solution deserves the current price it receives from its users."

"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is expensive."

"The product has a mid-range price."

"It is reasonably priced."

More Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center pricing and cost advice

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Ethernet Switches solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

881,114 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

22%

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Government

14%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Broadcom StrataDNX?

From my impression regarding Broadcom StrataDNX, I can explain that while Broadcom is quite good, it is not perfect in some cases. The standard features do not provide a full feature set, so we nee...

See all answers

What is your primary use case for Broadcom StrataDNX?

We use the SDK from Broadcom StrataDNX from the software features point of view. We have our own network operating system to perform adaptive configurations around different chipsets, creating an a...

See all answers

What advice do you have for others considering Broadcom StrataDNX?

The Broadcom StrataDNX chipset from the product portfolio is quite generic and not difficult to deploy. For network monitoring, we do not rely on the Broadcom StrataDNX chipset capability. Instead,...

See all answers

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?

The initial setup was simple.

See all answers

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?

The Fortinet switches come with no additional cost as they are open source, with only hardware warranties applicable.

See all answers

What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?

See all answers

Comparisons

Broadcom StrataXGS vs Broadcom StrataDNX

Compared 47% of the time

NVIDIA Mellanox vs Broadcom StrataDNX

Compared 10% of the time

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access vs Broadcom StrataDNX

Compared 8% of the time

Arista Networks Platform vs Broadcom StrataDNX

Compared 7% of the time

Cisco Ethernet Switches vs Broadcom StrataDNX

Compared 6% of the time

More Broadcom StrataDNX Competitors

Aruba Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center

Compared 19% of the time

HPE Ethernet Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center

Compared 14% of the time

Cisco Ethernet Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center

Compared 10% of the time

Cisco Catalyst Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center

Compared 7% of the time

Meraki MS Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center

Compared 7% of the time

More Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

Ethernet Switches

January 2026

Download Broadcom StrataDNX product report

Buyer's Guide

Ethernet Switches

January 2026

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center report

Download Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center product report

Also Known As

StrataDNX

No data 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.

Broadcom

With 10 or 40 GE access ports and a high-throughput backbone, FortiSwitch Data Center Switches are ideal for the top-of-rack (ToR) server or firewall-aggregation applications. The high-speed switching fabric is also well suited for enterprise network core or backbone network installations.

Fortinet

Sample Customers

Hill International, Coty, Banese, Algar Tech

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data

Buyer's Guide

Broadcom StrataDNX vs. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center

December 2025

Free Report: Broadcom StrataDNX vs. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center

Find out what your peers are saying about Broadcom StrataDNX vs. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center and other solutions. Updated: December 2025.

DOWNLOAD NOW

881,114 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our Broadcom StrataDNX vs. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center report.

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.