Broadcom StrataDNX vs H3C Ethernet Switches comparison

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We performed a comparison between Broadcom StrataDNX and H3C Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The good thing about the StrataDNX is that the Broadcom family is very interchangeable, so they work well with different optical transceivers.""Easy to integrate with any of the other hardware platforms."

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"H3C Ethernet Switches is a cheap solution.""To date, it has proven to be highly reliable. We have encountered no issues or challenges with it thus far.""H3C Ethernet Switches have a fast delivery time.""A good high-performance solution.""The best feature of H3C Ethernet Switches is their reliability.""We can configure the switch stack on the internet. Other vendors do not offer this facility. It is fast and easy to manage."

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

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"Lacks decent cloud management.""There should be more public tools for configuration and comparing products.""H3C Ethernet Switches could improve by widening their product range.""The solution’s stability could be improved.""The only improvement needed is the significantly better lead time for delivery compared to other American products. In terms of technology, there isn't much difference, especially since X3 is a subsidiary of XP, and they use the same technology. However, the delivery time is notably better.""GUI needs to merge with CLI."

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  • "H3C Ethernet Switches are priced at around $500 per unit, which is very cheap and one of the most competitive prices out there."
  • "H3C Ethernet Switches are reasonably priced."
  • "The pricing is very affordable, making it a not-so-expensive choice. On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I would rate it a seven."
  • "H3C Ethernet Switches is targeted for SMBs because it's cheaper compared to Huawei switches."
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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:H3C Ethernet Switches is a cheap solution.
    Top Answer:The solution’s stability could be improved.
    Top Answer:We use H3C Ethernet Switches to connect between PCs and servers.
    Ranking
    18th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    1,537
    Comparisons
    1,339
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    1,222
    Rating
    9.0
    15th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    2,496
    Comparisons
    1,959
    Reviews
    6
    Average Words per Review
    307
    Rating
    8.4
    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.

    H3C S5560 High Performance Ethernet Switch is the latest development of Gigabit speed Layer 3 Ethernet switch. This powerful and highly secure series switch is built based on industry-leading high performance hardware architecture and H3C Comware V7 platform. It supports diversified services, high capacity GE access port as well as high density 10GE uplink, which meet the requirements for high density campus access and high performance aggregation.

    Sample Customers
    Hill International, Coty, Banese, Algar Tech
    Ying Wa College, Centro Digital Pictures
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Manufacturing Company22%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Real Estate/Law Firm6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Retailer8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise64%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise61%
    Buyer's Guide
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    Broadcom StrataDNX is ranked 18th in Ethernet Switches with 2 reviews while H3C Ethernet Switches is ranked 15th in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews. Broadcom StrataDNX is rated 9.0, while H3C Ethernet Switches is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Broadcom StrataDNX writes "Highly stable product and auto-updates the software". On the other hand, the top reviewer of H3C Ethernet Switches writes "Connects wired devices such as computers, laptops, routers, servers, and printers to a LAN". Broadcom StrataDNX is most compared with Broadcom StrataXGS, Arista Networks Platform, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, MikroTik Routers and Switches and Cisco Ethernet Switches, whereas H3C Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches.

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