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

Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Brocade Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
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"The initial setup was really straightforward and easy.""There's a zone for each server and services in the storage.""The technical support is good.""It has good integration with HPE Primera. They have smart zoning in which the administration is very easy. You don't have to do anything. Zoning and other things are done automatically if you just enable the smart zoning. That's one very good thing in HP.""The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides.""The switches last for a very long time.""I have not had any issues with our Brocade switches.""The reliability of Brocade is the most valuable feature. The solution has been up and running for over ten years without any fail, fixes required, or breakdowns. It is a very strong piece of equipment."

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"Juniper EX Series is part of the Junos operating system and has a candidate configuration feature, which means changes are not immediately applied. It has a consistent command structure across all platforms and can handle both layer-three routing and layer-two switching. Additionally, the Junos OS offers virtualization options and support for multi-chassis and fabric switching. Overall, the Juniper EX Series is a versatile and powerful solution.""It's pretty good as compared to other vendors.""It has features that allow us to go back to previous configurations.""The solution is stable and scalable.""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 most valuable feature of Juniper Ethernet Switches is the public remote configuration option. If you make a mistake in the configuration you can roll it back to the previous configuration automatically after a set time frame increment, such as five or more minutes. In all the other competitors once you press to enter the new configuration is already written in. You cannot roll it back automatically.""I like that it's fairly easy to implement these ethernet switches.""I like the VLAN capabilities, and the Junos interface is easy to use."

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Cons
"There are some performance issues.""Brocade Ethernet Switches need a better interface and centralized management.""The solution could be more secure.""These switches are no longer supported.""Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions.""It should be simpler. There are still some things that can be simpler in the Brocade switches.""No graphical interface."

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"The updates are constantly breaking.""They could provide better security tools.""The operating system, Junos OS, often has bugs which forces rollbacks or additional upgrades to resolve.""The only issue that we have with Juniper Ethernet Switches is the firmware because it is not stable.""I have found the scalability could be improved in the version I was using.""More security could be provided, especially with the rising cyber-attacks in business organizations.""The operating system could be better.""EX switches take too long to boot when we restart them for maintenance. We need to minimize downtime. Another issue is the command line interface. Juniper's commands are different from other switches, so it's hard to remember them."

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  • "The price of Brocade Ethernet Switches is 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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    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides.
    Top Answer:Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions.
    Top Answer:Our organization has almost all of the financial institutions in Puerto Rico connected simultaneously to our system. We have a firewall first, and then the Brocade system. All of our switches are… more »
    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 »
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    Juniper Ethernet Switches
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    Overview
    From the world's first Ethernet fabric technology, to an open controller that eliminates vendor lock-in, to a switch stack that you can distribute throughout your campus, Brocade Ethernet Switches give you choices. Whether that means functionality, vendors, or even locations beyond the wiring closet, every option is secure, economical, and easily manageable.

    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
    Ajubeo, Akquinet AG, Big Data Analytics Provider Boligkontoret Danmark Bristol is Open, CDE Lightband, Cicero School District 99, City and County of San Francisco, Department of Emergency, City of Chattanooga, Cloudscale.sh
    BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Comms Service Provider32%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Computer Software Company8%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise40%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise56%
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    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise31%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise52%
    Buyer's Guide
    Brocade Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Brocade Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    771,212 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Brocade Ethernet Switches is ranked 20th in Ethernet Switches with 10 reviews while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is ranked 8th in Ethernet Switches with 65 reviews. Brocade Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2, while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Brocade Ethernet Switches writes "This solution has been up and running for over ten years without any fail". 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". Brocade Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Mellanox Switches, Arista Networks Platform and HPE Ethernet Switches, whereas Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Arista Networks Platform, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and NETGEAR Switches. See our Brocade Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches report.

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