Broadcom StrataXGS vs Cisco Ethernet Switches comparison

Broadcom and Cisco are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Broadcom is ranked #28, while Cisco is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.6. Broadcom holds a 0.8% mindshare in ES, compared to Cisco’s 9.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Cisco users who would recommend it.

Broadcom StrataXGS

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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

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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

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 April 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Broadcom StrataXGS is 0.8%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Ethernet Switches is 9.0%, down from 15.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cisco Ethernet Switches	9.0%
Broadcom StrataXGS	0.8%
Other	90.2%

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WILLIAM SANITATE

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.

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Myint Aung

Head of the Solutions Department at BIM Group of Companies

Exceptional network support and AI integration drive performance while suggesting enhancements for future use cases

I work with both HyperFlex and other Cisco products. I prefer to make online support available because I can utilize my CCIE architect, solution consultant, and engineer team along with our account manager and product sales team. We can clarify requirements and decide how to support you. We should arrange a conference call about Cisco Ethernet Switches where I can invite my architect and consultant to clarify more about the features that are most beneficial for improving network efficiency. Today is AI day, and all the new firmware includes AI to optimize the performance, traffic, and security of Cisco Ethernet Switches. It's performing very well. With many solutions and vendors available, you have to decide on one. I am extremely satisfied with the licensing cost for Cisco Ethernet Switches. For the price of Cisco Ethernet Switches, I would rate it a 7. My overall rating for Cisco Ethernet Switches is 10 out of 10.

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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 most valuable feature of Broadcom StrataXGS is the multi-processes and software compatibility providing flexibility. There are plenty of options to choose from."

"The performance of Cisco Ethernet Switches is better."

"In summary, this is a good product that is very stable and I recommend it, but it's a costly switch."

"Cisco Ethernet Switches are stable."

"Good and stable operational experience with nearly no loss of hardware and very few software bugs."

"When it comes to switching routing, we have no doubts about Cisco."

"Cisco as a whole is flexible."

"For anyone who is interested in using switches, I would definitely recommend Cisco."

"Cisco Ethernet Switches are pretty reliable, and I have rarely seen one of them break."

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Cons

"The support could improve."

"The local support resources for Cisco in Bangledesh are very poor and should be increased."

"It is difficult to manage one hundred switches in many areas, without having a managing board."

"We have experienced some issues with Cisco SG350 switches. We have not been able to use this switch at normal temperatures as it automatically reboots."

"The product is not cheap. It's quite expensive when you look at it as compared to other options on the market."

"I would like to see this solution automatically store multiple versions of the configuration file."

"For each of the features that I want to use on a Cisco device, we have to purchase a license."

"Recently, I worked with them on an encryption issue and didn't receive a solution for three weeks."

"These switches are pretty expensive to put into place, so if they could bring the price point down then it would be really good."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Broadcom StrataXGS is high, but other solutions such as Cisco are more expensive."

"The price is very high though it is priced right for the level of quality."

"It is an expensive product since it is used in a large network where you cannot rely on some cheaply priced solution."

"The cost of this solution is expensive."

"While Cisco's pricing can be a concern, particularly with support fees, its overall features and support community make it a solid choice."

"The cost of Cisco Ethernet Switches is expensive."

"There is a license required for this solution and the price could be better."

"This is an expensive solution, but you are paying for stability."

"It's a little expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

25%

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Legal Firm

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	60
Midsize Enterprise	35
Large Enterprise	55

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Also Known As

StrataXGS

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Overview

The StrataXGS product line offers the most highly integrated, highest-bandwidth switching solutions available in the market. StrataXGS switch solutions cover multiple markets including data center cloud, enterprise wiring closet and aggregation, and service provider solutions for access, aggregation and embedded markets. The StrataXGS family of products scales from multi-gigabit to multi-terabit switches offering comprehensive single-chip integration of Smart Buffer technology, large table scale, rich packet-processing and traffic management features, and data plane programmability to provide the versatility demanded by modern network infrastructure.

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Cisco Ethernet Switches scale to meet the needs of networks of all sizes. They are Secure, Reliable and Seamless.

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