We performed a comparison between Brocade Ethernet Switches and Cisco Linksys 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."The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides."
"I have not had any issues with our Brocade switches."
"The switches last for a very long time."
"The initial setup was really straightforward and easy."
"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 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 technical support is good."
"There's a zone for each server and services in the storage."
"The initial setup is easy."
"The stability of the program is excellent."
"The installation is straightforward. We did not face any problems."
"Cisco's product is excellent and highly stable with decades of experience in switching and technology. It's a top-notch solution when your entire network operates within the Cisco ecosystem, allowing for a wide range of capabilities. However, the challenge with Cisco lies in its prioritization. When integrating with third-party solutions, like Juniper, it can be somewhat challenging, but it still performs reasonably well. Setting up Cisco switches is not a straightforward process; it's complex and requires more than simply powering them on and figuring things out as you go. You need a solid understanding of switch and stack configuration because Cisco has its unique software features. Cisco excels in vendor lock-in, meaning that if you want to combine Cisco switches with non-Cisco functionality, it can be both time-consuming and costly. While Cisco offers the most extensive capabilities, it can also be less flexible and more challenging when you want to deviate from the Cisco ecosystem."
"I have found the solution has great standards and compatibility across all vendors."
"I am impressed with the tool's features like routing, Layer 2 security, and port security."
"My work is able to continue because the switches are reliable."
"It's stable and we never have to worry about it."
"The solution could be more secure."
"Brocade Ethernet Switches need a better interface and centralized management."
"No graphical interface."
"Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions."
"There are some performance issues."
"These switches are no longer supported."
"It should be simpler. There are still some things that can be simpler in the Brocade switches."
"There is a four-month wait list for certified switches and licenses in Libya because they must be shipped from Dubai."
"Their performance should be improved."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is an expensive solution, and its pricing could be improved."
"In the next release I would really love to see a list option."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches could improve their price, it is high."
"The solution's support can use improvement because they are not very good at following up."
"I would like to see more manageability. That's primarily the reason why Linksys switches don't work in the enterprise space. They don't have the management and capabilities of other switches."
"Scalability is an area that can be improved."
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Brocade Ethernet Switches is ranked 19th in Ethernet Switches with 3 reviews while Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 28 reviews. Brocade Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2, while Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is rated 8.0. 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 Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches writes "An Ethernet switch manages the flow of data between the device and other devices, applications". Brocade Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches and Mellanox Switches, whereas Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches. See our Brocade Ethernet Switches vs. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches report.
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