We performed a comparison between Brocade Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS 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."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."
"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."
"The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides."
"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 switches last for a very long time."
"I have not had any issues with our Brocade switches."
"I like the support, and basically, that's why I'm using Meraki by Cisco."
"You can access a single pane of glass and configure all the devices via the same access."
"The initial setup is straightforward. You only need two people for deployment and maintenance."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to segment my infrastructure between phones, security systems, and other tasks."
"The main features of Meraki MS Switches are integration, high quality, and hardware guarantee."
"It helps manage multiple switches deployed in different locations with a single console on the cloud."
"Setting up a switch can be performed prior to having your hands on the device. Once you purchase a Meraki switch you will get an email from Meraki with a code to add to your dashboard and then you can start setting up your switch so when it arrives it will download its configuration and be all setup."
"The most valuable features are ease of use and configuration. It has a cloud-based configuration that makes it easy."
"Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions."
"These switches are no longer supported."
"No graphical interface."
"Brocade Ethernet Switches need a better interface and centralized management."
"The solution could be more secure."
"It should be simpler. There are still some things that can be simpler in the Brocade switches."
"There are some performance issues."
"We had issues with the stability, issues with the pricing, and the total cost of ownership."
"Some people would have some reservations about the yearly subscription. Maybe they could offer an option of having a one-off or perpetual license to let people test it and see how it goes."
"The solution does not fit all use cases."
"The lead times can be long in terms of actually getting the hardware."
"In my opinion, there's room for improvement cost-wise. With Meraki's licensing terms, you're required to pay an annual licensing fee, which can be for a one-year license or perhaps a five-year license. But if you analyze the costs involved, there are huge expenses incurred as far as the licensing is concerned."
"It is not compliant with the requirements of specific industries that want to set it up within a particular region or country."
"It could be more advanced and secure. Meraki MS Switches are ideal for a mid-sized enterprise. But you can't work with this appliance if you need more security or want to do complex or advanced things. Technical support could be better."
"The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required."
Brocade Ethernet Switches is ranked 21st in Ethernet Switches with 10 reviews while Meraki MS Switches is ranked 5th in Ethernet Switches with 87 reviews. Brocade Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2, while Meraki MS Switches is rated 8.4. 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 Meraki MS Switches writes "They're not expensive and configuration is very easy". Brocade Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Arista Networks Platform and Mellanox Switches, whereas Meraki MS Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access and NETGEAR Switches. See our Brocade Ethernet Switches vs. Meraki MS Switches report.
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