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Broadcom StrataXGS vs Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Broadcom StrataXGS
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
26th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
3.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Juniper EX Series Ethernet ...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
10th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
72
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Broadcom StrataXGS is 0.9%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is 2.9%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches2.9%
Broadcom StrataXGS0.9%
Other96.2%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

WILLIAM SANITATE - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
PRADIPJOSHI - PeerSpot reviewer
Virtual chassis technology enhances connectivity and simplifies management
Juniper EX series switches offer great technology, particularly their Virtual Chassis technology, which is an excellent feature for stacking switches and functions like a single virtual switch. The EX series provides a separation of control, management, and data planes, reducing the attack surface area, ensuring a lesser extent of vulnerability. The PoE budget is commendable, and they manage connectivity effectively.

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."
"It is very valuable for SRX devices and we have found it very easy to configure."
"You willuse almost every feature on every switch to some degree because the utility is valuable."
"It's stable and reliable."
"In terms of performance, Juniper switches have a more user-friendly interface and more features than Cisco products."
"The thing that sets Juniper apart from most switches is that when you're in the command line and you make a configuration change, you just write the command and then say "commit confirmed minutes". For example, I'm configuring a switch here in my office, which is five miles away, and I say, "commit confirmed 5". If I can't get back to the interface within five minutes to be able to make sure the switch came up, it rolls back to the previous configuration. This way I do not get locked out, or the switch doesn't get messed up because of the incorrect configuration. That's an automatic feature, which is pretty slick. I haven't seen that feature with other vendors that I've worked with. That's probably my most favorite feature."
"The feature I like the most is the ability to reword changes before committing to the change. We can always reword changes in 10 minutes if they don't work."
"The security is good."
"The solution has a high level of network functionality."
 

Cons

"The support could improve."
"The operating system, Junos OS, often has bugs which forces rollbacks or additional upgrades to resolve."
"Steep learning curve for newcomers."
"Has a steep learning curve."
"Juniper EX Series could improve the process and ease of updating the software. It is a difficult process."
"We need to start seeing some kind of AI to assist with some of what we really want to accomplish from a policy standpoint to achieve better efficiency."
"The price could be a bit lower."
"The initial setup of switches is not that simple."
"The updates are constantly breaking."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Broadcom StrataXGS is high, but other solutions such as Cisco are more expensive."
"Their prices are competitive and not bad. It is cheaper than Cisco. We have a yearly license."
"The price of the Juniper EX Series is reasonable. Cisco is a lot more expensive."
"It's was $100,000 per year."
"They offer a more competitive pricing structure compared to one of the competitors."
"Juniper Ethernet Switches are cheaper than Cisco or HP."
"I rate the product price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"Relatively affordable per switch."
"We only pay for support."
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Comparison Review

it_user82779 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 29, 2014
Benefits of Juniper vs Cisco
Both are decent products. I prefer Juniper for the following reasons: 1) Cleaner separation of data plane from control plane. Higher end Cisco devices are better at this but most of the lower end products still seem to be more integrated than I like. 2) The Hierarchical config design means I can…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
22%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Legal Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
11%
University
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise17
Large Enterprise24
 

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Also Known As

StrataXGS
Juniper Ethernet Switches
 

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