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

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WILLIAM SANITATE
Scales well, reliable, and has good support
Bona Chhith
Provides campus switches and access switches that are simple to deploy, but the code isn't stable enough for a leaf...
If you know Juniper syntax, it's simple to deploy, simple to set up, very cheap, and cost effective for an average network.
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Pros
"They have some of the fastest speeds available."

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"The solution is stable and scalable.""The security is good.""Juniper Ethernet Switches are high-end solutions.""The platform is very stable in terms of consistency and reliability.""It is easy to configure, and there are three routing switches.""The tool's most valuable feature is stability.""Junos OS is extremely flexible and easy to pick up.""I like that it's fairly easy to implement these ethernet switches."

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Cons
"Broadcom's biggest issue is that they don't like to share information."

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"The durability of the devices could be better.""Juniper Ethernet Switches would be improved by upgrading the uplink port in EX2300 categories service from 10G to 25G.""Some areas of technical support could be better.""The difficulty of the installation of Juniper Ethernet Switches depends on the environment it is being implemented in. It is fairly straightforward in terms of being able to source the technical information as we need it. However, this process could improve.""In an upcoming release, Juniper Ethernet Switches could improve by having more microservices.""They should integrate VPN functionality with the solution.""The only issue that we have with Juniper Ethernet Switches is the firmware because it is not stable.""The price could be a bit lower."

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  • "It's approximately $1,000,000.00 if you want to get a license for the software."

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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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    In terms of ethernet switches, would you go with Cisco or Juniper?
    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 »
    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Ethernet ...
    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.
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    What advice do you have for others considering Juniper Ethernet Switches?
    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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    Ranking
    30th
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
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    9th
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
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    8,570
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    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
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    Rating
    7.8
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    StrataConnect
    Juniper Ethernet Switches
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    Overview

    StrataConnect switches support 1 Gigabit, 2.5 Gigabit, 5 Gigabit, 10 Gigabit, and 25 Gigabit I/O speeds covering switch bandwidths from tens of gigabits to hundreds of gigabits. StrataConnect switches integrate optional CPU, Copper PHYs or high-speed SerDes with built-in buffering, traffic management, and L2-L4 processing enabling complete “system-on-a-chip” solutions. The StrataConnect line is designed for low power, optimized Layer 2 switching, and simplicity of design ideal for SMB, SME, industrial, embedded, control plane, and layer 2 data plane switch applications. Market-leading switch products are enabled by pairing FASTPATH turnkey software with StrataConnect switches via a low touch, rapid time-to-market model.

    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
    Coty, Banese, Intellinet
    BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Educational Organization8%
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider32%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Comms Service Provider7%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise52%
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    Broadcom StrataConnect is ranked 30th in Ethernet Switches while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 65 reviews. Broadcom StrataConnect is rated 9.0, while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Broadcom StrataConnect writes "Scales well, reliable, and has good support". 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". Broadcom StrataConnect is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, whereas Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Arista Networks Platform and HPE Ethernet Switches.

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