Broadcom StrataDNX vs MikroTik Cloud Router Switch comparison

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We performed a comparison between Broadcom StrataDNX and MikroTik Cloud Router Switch 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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"I like that it's quite flexible and addresses different issues. It's quite easy to use, and the pricing is great. We find them to be very capable switches.""The performance has been good.""There are a lot of features to control permitting or stopping packets in the network.""A valuable aspect is its user-friendly configuration, making it accessible even for individuals with basic technical knowledge.""The initial setup is easy.""It is easy to set up.""The most valuable feature is that it has better throughput than its competitors.""It is user-friendly, reliable, and cheap."

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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 port isolation and VLAN need to be improved.""The initial setup is complex.""It would be even better with a centralized management platform.""MikroTik needs to add some features like IPS, mail security, or antivirus, et cetera.""In medium to large sectors, there's a necessity for managing aspects like proxy firewalls.""Stuff that I'd like to be improved is really just training and documentation because I think the feature set is full. Another improvement I'd suggest is that their new, bigger releases should be a bit more stable.""The user interface could improve and they should allow a license for IBS.""The packet filtering, user log data, and user access log could all be improved."

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  • "MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."
  • "This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."
  • "The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."
  • "They came with the licensing when we purchased them."
  • "The price is competitive."
  • "In Pakistan, if you buy this cloud router, it's approximately $700 for the device."
  • "The licensing for MikroTik is great. It's easy to enter, especially for small businesses. Their model is great."
  • "I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."
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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:A valuable aspect is its user-friendly configuration, making it accessible even for individuals with basic technical knowledge.
    Top Answer:It comes at an affordable price, which is advantageous. I consider it to be a cost-effective solution.
    Top Answer:In medium to large sectors, there's a necessity for managing aspects like proxy firewalls. Additionally, the introduction of an Enterprise Management System is crucial. This system should encompass… more »
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    StrataDNX
    MikroTik CRS Series
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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.

    MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is a new Smart Switch series. It combines the best features of a fully functional router and a Layer 3 switch, is powered by the familiar RouterOS. All the specific Switch configuration options are available in a special Switch menu, also ports can be removed from the switch configuration, and used for routing purposes.
    Sample Customers
    Hill International, Coty, Banese, Algar Tech
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Manufacturing Company22%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Real Estate/Law Firm6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Media Company6%
    Educational Organization6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise64%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business83%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise43%
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    Broadcom StrataDNX is ranked 18th in Ethernet Switches with 2 reviews while MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is ranked 14th in Ethernet Switches with 17 reviews. Broadcom StrataDNX is rated 9.0, while MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Broadcom StrataDNX writes "Highly stable product and auto-updates the software". On the other hand, the top reviewer of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch writes "Easy to set up, user-friendly, and reliable". 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 MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is most compared with MikroTik Routers and Switches, Netgate TNSR, Huawei Enterprise Routers, Cisco Enterprise Routers and Meraki MS Switches.

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