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

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

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"The performance is very good.""It's pretty good as compared to other vendors.""Both Juniper and Cisco switches are interoperable.""The solution is stable and scalable.""You willuse almost every feature on every switch to some degree because the utility is valuable.""The virtual Chassis feature for stacking is good in general, with high bandwidth for the link, which is good.""The tool's most valuable feature is stability.""I would rate this solution a 10 out of 10 for scalability."

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Cons
"The support could improve."

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"I have found the scalability could be improved in the version I was using.""Stability could be better, especially during a reboot. We have had some issues recently with the software getting corrupt on reboot, which causes a lot of downtime.""Juniper Ethernet Switches would be improved by upgrading the uplink port in EX2300 categories service from 10G to 25G.""The operating system could be better.""Juniper EX Series could improve the process and ease of updating the software. It is a difficult process.""The management tools are limited in their abilities, and suffer from upgrade problems.""One potential drawback of the Juniper EX Series has been that those without experience using a command-line interface (CLI) may find it intimidating. However, Junos is working on improving this by offering tools, such as Juniper Mist with Wired Assurance and Apstra. Additionally, the graphical user interface (GUI) could be improved as it has been considered lackluster across the board in Junos.""The configuration could be made simpler."

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  • "The price of Broadcom StrataXGS is high, but other solutions such as Cisco are more expensive."
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  • "Support prices and licensing scheme need to be improved to allow some features to be purchased at lower costs, for example, RPM​."
  • "We purchased the box for a one-time charge, and we are paying a yearly support fee of several hundred Euros."
  • "The maintenance cost is approximately €2,000 ($2,200 USD) per year, including support, for our entire fleet."
  • "This solution is cheaper than Cisco or HP switches."
  • "The Juniper switches are less expensive than competing brands."
  • "Juniper costs less than the competition. As a comparison, Cisco is 33% more."
  • "The pricing for the support is very high."
  • "It's was $100,000 per year."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Broadcom StrataXGS is the multi-processes and software compatibility providing flexibility. There are plenty of options to choose from.
    Top Answer:The price of Broadcom StrataXGS is high, but other solutions such as Cisco are more expensive. I rate the price of Broadcom StrataXGS a three out of ten.
    Top Answer:The support could improve.
    Top Answer:Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known… more »
    Top Answer:If compared to Cisco, this is a well priced solution. Compared to HP, it is a little bit overpriced. Overall, they are priced in the middle compared to competitors.
    Top Answer:Juniper EX model is ok for the campus network as the ex4300 is EOL in a few years and the new ex4400 is the standard. Now for the QFX model, 5k/10k in CRB mode IP fabric Ethernet switching is horrible… more »
    Ranking
    20th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    1,215
    Comparisons
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    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
    226
    Rating
    10.0
    8th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    9,313
    Comparisons
    7,114
    Reviews
    25
    Average Words per Review
    377
    Rating
    7.9
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    StrataXGS
    Juniper Ethernet Switches
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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.

    Juniper Ethernet Switches are made up of the EX Series product line. These EX Series Ethernet Switches provide branch, campus and data center networks with access, aggregation and core layer switching solutions. The end result is secure, fast and efficient application and data delivery.

    Today's enterprise networks increasingly demand mobile access, optimal availability, virtualization, and unified communications. The Juniper Ethernet Switches EX Series caters for all of these requirements, ensuring business continuity, network flexibility and maximum productivity.

    Juniper EX Series switches are AI-driven, operated and managed using the Mist AI cloud from Juniper. This gives EX customers simplified operations with insights, anomaly detection and automated troubleshooting, empowering IT teams to deliver the best user experience across the wired network.

    Sample Customers
    State Bank of India, Hill International, Coty
    BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company23%
    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Construction Company5%
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider32%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise67%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise32%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Broadcom StrataXGS is ranked 20th in Ethernet Switches with 1 review while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is ranked 8th in Ethernet Switches with 64 reviews. Broadcom StrataXGS is rated 10.0, while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Broadcom StrataXGS writes "Useful multi-processes, software compatibility, and flexible". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches writes "Provides campus switches and access switches that are simple to deploy, but the code isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design". Broadcom StrataXGS is most compared with Broadcom StrataDNX and Mellanox Switches, whereas Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Arista Networks Platform, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and HPE Ethernet Switches.

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