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They don't malfunction, and the switching capacity is good.
FabricPath switches are reliable and simple to maintain. Once you install one, it's generally good. They don't malfunction, and the switching... Read more →
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  • "The pricing for this product is good."
  • "The price of Cisco FabricPath could be reduced, it is expensive in the market here in Sri Lanka. The solution is subscriptions based, if the customer wants any future integrations, or if there are any future enhancements they will have to pay. There are different license options available, such as one or three years purchases."
  • "FabricPath is very reasonably priced."
  • "The solution falls under the pricier category, but it provides value for the price charged."
  • "It is very expensive."

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    What do you like most about Cisco FabricPath?
    Top Answer:As I mentioned earlier, the durability, flexibility, and security of Cisco devices are notable. Particularly with switches, the capability to implement multiple VLANs and easily aggregate the network… more »
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    Top Answer:It is very expensive.
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    Top Answer:In terms of the series, I find that the integration with other teleconferencing applications needs to be more seamless. I have suggested to Cisco that the endpoint device should allow joining calls… more »
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    In Data Center Networking
    8th
    out of 16 in LAN Switching
    Views
    543
    Comparisons
    296
    Reviews
    11
    Average Words per Review
    335
    Rating
    8.3
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    VCS
    FabricPath
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    Overview
    Brocade VCS fabric technology helps organization create efficient data center networks that just works. Ethernet fabric built using Brocade VCS fabric technology provides unmatched automation, scalability, efficiency, and VM awareness compared to traditional network architecture and competitive fabric offerings. VCS helps eliminate many of the limitations of traditional Ethernet networks in the data center.
    Cisco FabricPath is a Cisco NX-OS software innovation combining the plug-and-play simplicity of Ethernet with the reliability and scalability of Layer 3 routing. Using FabricPath, you can build highly scalable Layer 2 multipath networks without the Spanning Tree Protocol. Such networks are particularly suitable for large virtualization deployments, private clouds, and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. The benefits of Cisco FabricPath include: Minimal commands per switch ease configuration and operation, Autodiscovery simplifies addition of new links and switches, Provision additional network bandwidth without impacting network, Supports one-, two-, or three-tier architectures, VLAN extensibility across the data center.
    Sample Customers
    Niagra Falls Bridge Commission, Medien System Partner, PayPerCloud, CDE Lightband, MaximumASP
    Bellevue, Calligaris, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Management Science Associates, Multi-Customer, Oediv, Roper St. Francis, SNAM
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    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider27%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Integrator9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company31%
    Government14%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    University7%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business45%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise27%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business9%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise71%
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    Brocade VCS [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Data Center Networking while Cisco FabricPath is ranked 8th in LAN Switching with 21 reviews. Brocade VCS [EOL] is rated 0.0, while Cisco FabricPath is rated 8.2. On the other hand, the top reviewer of Cisco FabricPath writes "On overall effective product with good performance and a simple setup ". Brocade VCS [EOL] is most compared with Cisco Nexus and Cisco Catalyst Switches, whereas Cisco FabricPath is most compared with Juniper QFabric, Cisco Nexus and Arista Campus LAN Switches.

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