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

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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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"They last quite a while.""The velocity of the process is the most valuable feature.""We have not encountered any issues in the locations where the product has been deployed. I am impressed with its performance and pricing.""They're straightforward to set up.""Scalability isn't an issue.""The most valuable aspect of Huawei Ethernet Switches is their excellent scalability.""When you buy a switch from Huawei, the switches come along with a lot of features that you do not need to pay extra money for.""Huawei Ethernet Switches are functional. It has a good response to resolve issues."

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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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"The product should improve cloud capability.""The GUI could be improved. It could be much more adaptable.""The graphical user interface could be much better.""In the next release, I would like to see an increase in the performance of DDoS protection systems against all kinds of attack packets.""The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality.""The interoperability of the devices, in general, on the Huawei switches is not good and is known to be not good. Maybe they can improve this a bit.""I would like the tool to improve its operational efficiency, speed, security features, and functionalities.""I have issues with the support's communication language. The tool's UI can be better."

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  • "We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
  • "The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
  • "Huawei comes with a lot of features out of the box that you have to pay extra for with other products. They do charge extra in the licensing for certain additional features."
  • "The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
  • "The product is competitively priced in its market."
  • "It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
  • "The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
  • "The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
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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:Huawei Ethernet Switches excel in compatibility with other brands, offering features to ensure seamless communication with existing protocols. This allows them to work alongside switches from… more »
    Top Answer:Huawei Ethernet Switches are very competitively priced, almost 4 out of 10.However, the low price point may sometimes raise concerns about quality for some companies.
    Top Answer:Deploying Huawei Ethernet Switches in an organization offers advantages, especially if the decision is made early in the process and the company opts for a single-vendor approach. This simplifies… more »
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    18th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    1,537
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    Average Words per Review
    1,222
    Rating
    9.0
    13th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    5,719
    Comparisons
    4,165
    Reviews
    23
    Average Words per Review
    359
    Rating
    7.4
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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.

    Huawei SOHO & SMB Switches, an Energy-saving Ethernet access switches with service features that are easy to install and maintain. It has a S1700 Series Enterprise Switches that caters from small- to medium-sized businesses and Internet cafes.
    Sample Customers
    Hill International, Coty, Banese, Algar Tech
    Newcastle University, Jingyang District of Deyang City in Sichuan Province, Southwest China, Glasgow Rangers Soccer Team, RMIT, Insurance Industry Association of Zhejiang Province, China, APT Satellite Holdings Limited (APT)
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Manufacturing Company22%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Real Estate/Law Firm6%
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider17%
    Pharma/Biotech Company14%
    Government11%
    Computer Software Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise64%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business46%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise35%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise54%
    Buyer's Guide
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    Broadcom StrataDNX is ranked 18th in Ethernet Switches with 2 reviews while Huawei Ethernet Switches is ranked 13th in Ethernet Switches with 50 reviews. Broadcom StrataDNX is rated 9.0, while Huawei Ethernet Switches is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Broadcom StrataDNX writes "Highly stable product and auto-updates the software". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Huawei Ethernet Switches writes "The solution is power efficient, stable, and provides free-of-cost batch upgrades". 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 Huawei Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center.

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