Broadcom StrataDNX vs Nokia Ethernet Service Switch comparison

Broadcom and Nokia are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Broadcom is ranked #25 with an average rating of 8.0, while Nokia is ranked #24 with an average rating of 8.5. Broadcom holds a 1.1% mindshare in ES, compared to Nokia’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Nokia users who would recommend it.

Broadcom StrataDNX

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Nokia Ethernet Service Switch

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100% willing to recommend

Broadcom StrataDNX

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Broadcom StrataDNX and Nokia Ethernet Service Switch compete in the network infrastructure space. Broadcom StrataDNX offers more scalability and flexibility, which can be advantageous in complex networks, whereas Nokia Ethernet Service Switch provides strong performance with integrated packet processing.

Features: Broadcom StrataDNX is noted for its modular architecture, ability to handle large data volumes efficiently, and flexibility, which suits dynamic networks. Nokia Ethernet Service Switch is highlighted for advanced traffic management, integrated service delivery capabilities, and strong performance in service-oriented applications.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Nokia Ethernet Service Switch features straightforward deployment processes with clear integration steps and reliable support services. Broadcom StrataDNX demands a complex setup but offers comprehensive customer support. Organizations looking for quick integration may prefer Nokia, while Broadcom's support is suitable for more complex scenarios.

Pricing and ROI: Broadcom StrataDNX has a higher initial setup cost, reflecting its advanced scalability and longer-term investment benefits. Nokia Ethernet Service Switch offers a cost-effective initial setup and quicker ROI in service-specific environments. Nokia is favorable for a fast return on investment, while Broadcom justifies its cost with scalability and future-proof architecture.

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Review summaries and opinions

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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

Nokia Ethernet Service Switch

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

24th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

3.1

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 Nokia Ethernet Service Switch is 1.0%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Nokia Ethernet Service Switch	1.0%
Broadcom StrataDNX	1.1%
Other	97.9%

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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.

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Mohammed ThousifAnsari

Team Lead at Thoshiba

Working with network switches simplifies configuration, but documentation needs improvement

My recommendation is to understand the basic concepts clearly before starting your career. While basic concepts might seem simple, they can be very complicated when explored in detail. This foundational knowledge is essential for building a successful career. I would rate the overall solution as a seven out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

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

"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."

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

"The highest value lies in aggregating the data to improve both traffic management and device utilization, emphasizing the importance of engagement and liability."

"Despite initial hindrances, once understood, these differences help in forming a good career foundation."

"The solution saves time and money for my customer in terms of reliability and product durability."

"On several occasions we encountered major issues with the solution and have found the Nokia technical support to be quite supportive."

"The most valuable feature is the product's availability."

"The performance and reliability are the solution's most valuable features."

"The most valuable features are user functionality and interoperability."

Cons

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

"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."

"I would like to see more collaboration with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) vendors, such as Itron."

"I would suggest improvements regarding enhancing support response times and implementing user interface modifications for quicker and more user-friendly interactions."

"I would prefer that all the licenses be open for our use."

"The solution needs more monitoring tools."

"The documentation needs improvement for better accessibility, as there isn't proper documentation currently available."

"The segment routing could be improved, and they could also transfer a lot of legacy to the cloud domain."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price of the solution is very competitive in comparison with that of the competition."

"It is quite expensive compared to alternative technologies."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

22%

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Performing Arts

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	2

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...

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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...

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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,...

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What needs improvement with Nokia Ethernet Service Switch?

We can understand the customer network better and propose products accordingly as areas for improvement. Engaging with customers directly would improve how that could be done easily. Many times the...

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What is your primary use case for Nokia Ethernet Service Switch?

I am a system integrator working for different customers. My clients use this product for their network, either for network upgrade or new rollout.

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What advice do you have for others considering Nokia Ethernet Service Switch?

This possibility could be provided by the vendor. I advise people looking to use Nokia Ethernet Service Switch to always look for reliability rather than going for cheaper Chinese products. On a sc...

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Also Known As

StrataDNX

Nokia ESS, Nokia 7450 Ethernet Service Switch, Nokia 7450 ESS

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

The Nokia 7450 Ethernet Service Switch (ESS) family of Carrier Ethernet switch routers is designed to deliver advanced Carrier Ethernet services. It also provides the ideal platform for the metro Ethernet aggregation of fixed and mobile networks.

Nokia

Sample Customers

Hill International, Coty, Banese, Algar Tech

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