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Broadcom StrataXGS vs Cisco Catalyst Switches comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Broadcom StrataXGS
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
28th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
3.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Catalyst Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
179
Ranking in other categories
LAN Switching (1st), Data Center Networking (1st), AV Over IP Switching (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Broadcom StrataXGS is 0.8%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Catalyst Switches is 3.9%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cisco Catalyst Switches3.9%
Broadcom StrataXGS0.8%
Other95.3%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

WILLIAM SANITATE - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President Of Engineering at O & S Services LLC
Useful multi-processes, software compatibility, and flexible
The initial setup of Broadcom StrataXGS is complex. However, if you use reference design by Broadcom it can be easy. If you use something else that is not in the reference design you can start to have timing or other problems. If you are not using their hardware, such as Intel, the support might not be there.
AG
Unit Nos at Orange
Reliable support boosts confidence while initial setup complexities highlight improvement areas
Challenges I've encountered mostly involve the RMA part for hardware replacement, which doesn't happen regularly, but sometimes I face challenges due to limited parts in India; they offer different model devices as a stopgap arrangement. It's quite difficult to specify features I would want to see in future updates because that varies from model to model. I would definitely recommend Cisco Catalyst Switches to other users. We do maintenance for Cisco Catalyst Switches. For maintenance, we usually need three people from different regions working as a single team; our engineers handle both projects and maintenance, so there isn't a specific engineer just for maintenance. I work with firewalls and next-generation firewalls. Overall, I would rate the solution as an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Broadcom StrataXGS is the multi-processes and software compatibility providing flexibility. There are plenty of options to choose from."
"Their technical support is very good. They know what to do and if they don't know what to do, they give me the person who does know."
"Mostly the LAN switching is the most valuable aspect of the solution."
"Technical support is always very helpful and fast to respond."
"It's got one feature, and that's handling extreme temperatures."
"Perpetual POE is a valuable feature, because when the switch reboots, access points do not."
"Cisco Switches are more stable in terms of hardware and firmware, rather than Juniper Switches."
"The solution is robust in terms of the equipment provided."
"These switches are very stable. We haven't had any problems. We also have some old switches that are working for almost ten years."
 

Cons

"The support could improve."
"The delivery dates need to be more expedient."
"Cisco Catalyst Switches could improve by having more integration with third-party products."
"For zero-touch deployment, we have to work around a little bit initially because the switches are not exactly zero-touch provision ZTP. Currently, I don't see much AI integration with Cisco Catalyst Switches; though they've started, it still needs improvement."
"I have had a little hiccup working with Catalyst switches. They used a few power integration features but I'm not sure they really resulted in much power saving. But, it caused cross-vendor equipment trouble."
"Cisco Catalyst Switches could be a little bit cheaper as they are very costly."
"Cisco is the most expensive product."
"It is kind of expensive."
"Their price should be improved. They are a little bit expensive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Broadcom StrataXGS is high, but other solutions such as Cisco are more expensive."
"This is expensive, even when compared to competitors' products."
"There is a one-time license, but we pay for the smart net license every three years for support."
"The pricing of these devices can be better."
"Could always be cheaper."
"The price is on the higher side."
"Pricing of Cisco equipment is high, but I think these switches are worth the price."
"This is an expensive product."
"The pricing of Cisco Catalyst Switches could be better in general. There is an annual license required."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
23%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Legal Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business80
Midsize Enterprise29
Large Enterprise79
 

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Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?
Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...
What do you like most about Cisco Catalyst Switches?
We are a vendor for the healthcare sector, especially hospitals, and normally, we use a full Cisco solution for stability, especially for the stability of the Access Points and the security of swit...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Catalyst Switches?
For pricing satisfaction, I'd say it will be six to seven because Cisco usually is costly compared to other vendors. Regarding pricing, there is indeed room for improvement.
 

Also Known As

StrataXGS
Cisco Catalyst, Catalyst
 

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Sample Customers

State Bank of India, Hill International, Coty
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