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 switches last for a very long time."
"The initial setup was really straightforward and easy."
"There's a zone for each server and services in the storage."
"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."
"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."
"I have not had any issues with our Brocade switches."
"The technical support is good."
"I use the tool because of its performance, reliability, and security."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is stable."
"I have found the solution has great standards and compatibility across all vendors."
"The most valuable feature is the dynamic routing."
"The installation process is straightforward."
"We have found the stability to be excellent."
"Ease-of-use and ease-of-management are good qualities of this product."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the support."
"Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions."
"No graphical interface."
"These switches are no longer supported."
"Brocade Ethernet Switches need a better interface and centralized management."
"It should be simpler. There are still some things that can be simpler in the Brocade switches."
"There are some performance issues."
"The solution could be more secure."
"The product’s price is a bit high."
"Having the option for a web-based interface would be an improvement over being forced to use the CLI."
"It would be ideal if, for private users that are not companies, the solution could be made even cheaper."
"The sales support could improve, they are not supplying the solution on time. For some projects, we have had to wait many months."
"Scalability-wise, this solution is not designed for small businesses."
"There is a four-month wait list for certified switches and licenses in Libya because they must be shipped from Dubai."
"The product must be made cloud-based."
"Some experts say that the price may be lower or that the ethernet switches are complex to set up and manage, maybe because of limited port density, supports, and quality of service, like capabilities."
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Brocade Ethernet Switches is ranked 19th in Ethernet Switches with 10 reviews while Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 70 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 advanced, sophisticated solution that allows for segmentation within networks". Brocade Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Mellanox Switches and Arista Networks Platform, whereas Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches. See our Brocade Ethernet Switches vs. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches report.
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