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Broadcom StrataXGS vs Cisco Ethernet Switches comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Broadcom StrataXGS
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
30th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
3.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
138
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Broadcom StrataXGS is 0.9%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Ethernet Switches is 9.5%, down from 11.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Ethernet Switches9.5%
Broadcom StrataXGS0.9%
Other89.6%
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.
Sachin-Yadav - PeerSpot reviewer
Network & Security Engineer at Arrow PC Network Pvt Ltd
Network segmentation has improved security and performance across all departments
Cisco Ethernet Switches offer various features such as L3 capable models which help me with my routing requirements, OSPF, EIGRP, and VRF for segmentation, as well as policy-based routing. Additionally, it provides a high layer of enterprise security via 802.1X port-based authentication, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, IP Guard, ACLs, and integration with Cisco ISE. I have been using Cisco Ethernet Switches for more than four years, and they have provided me stability, better connectivity, and higher speed. My organization values these switches greatly.

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."
"The quality, like all Cisco solutions, is very high. The fact that it's Cisco is one of the reasons we chose to use it."
"Cisco knows what they are doing and their support is great."
"The solution provided a high-end throughput that was easy to handle, implement, and route."
"We don't need any support from Cisco since there are a lot of materials and training about Cisco available online. I feel Cisco's support is good."
"They just work, and their reliability has been great for our organization."
"Good and stable operational experience with nearly no loss of hardware and very few software bugs."
"Cisco as a whole is flexible."
"The initial setup is really easy."
 

Cons

"The support could improve."
"The installation is difficult and requires further training documentations."
"The price of the solution has room for improvement."
"We have supply issues when ordering switches. It used to be a minimum of six to eight weeks. Now it has become around six months. That's the only issue we have."
"An improvement would be to change their market intention. Almost all the Cisco switches are now coming with a license called DNA. D for Delta, N for number and A for apple. That feature is required, he must purchase it and it is a mandatory thing that has been introduced. This is not matching with the Asian market."
"There are some GUI configuration improvements that they can implement in the future for the product models."
"The stability could be improved."
"The product could improve in the area of simulated switches."
"Cisco could also open the API up to work closely with other systems."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Broadcom StrataXGS is high, but other solutions such as Cisco are more expensive."
"It is an expensive product."
"Cisco products are not cheap, which is something that can be improved."
"It could be cheaper."
"The pricing is reasonable, and for small business it is acceptable."
"Cisco offers annual and three-year license options."
"There is a license required for this solution and the price could be better."
"The cost of Cisco Ethernet Switches is expensive."
"Cisco is an industry leader, but the price is very high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business60
Midsize Enterprise35
Large Enterprise55
 

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Also Known As

StrataXGS
Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches
 

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Sample Customers

State Bank of India, Hill International, Coty
Linz AG
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