Brocade Ethernet Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches vs Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches comparison

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

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Pros
"There's a zone for each server and services in the storage.""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.""I have not had any issues with our Brocade switches.""The initial setup was really straightforward and easy.""The technical support is good.""The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides.""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 switches last for a very long time."

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"The solution is scalable.""The graphical userface is very good and quite easy to run with.""he stability is very good on this solution. There have been no bugs, glitches or crashes.""HPE Ethernet Switches have a lifetime warranty. I am using an old version of the solution, but I have heard the new models have incorporated a lot of new features, such as remote setup.""The best feature of this solution is the lifetime warranty.""The solution can scale.""The performance is great.""I like that HPE's management functions are GUI-based, so it doesn't rely on command lines."

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"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.""The scalability is excellent. It's one of the aspects of the solution that is quite good.""The platform is very stable in terms of consistency and reliability.""This solution is impeccable.""I would rate this solution a 10 out of 10 for scalability.""This is a lower cost product with better features than the competition.""I like that it's fairly easy to implement these ethernet switches.""The tool's most valuable feature is stability."

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

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"This solution needs to support software-defined networking."". There is room for improvement in pricing. One box shouldn't require additional installations. We need a package deal with licenses that are usable for different tasks. Right now, we need a license for every additional feature, which adds up.""We have some problems with the performance of our HPE Ethernet Switches because they are old.""The VLAN tagging could be improved,""The pricing is expensive.""The technical support does not match up to the standard of Cisco.""The pricing could be better.""The solution could be more stable."

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"They could provide better security tools.""Juniper Ethernet Switches' operating systems get corrupted when the power fails. They have to improve this issue. I may have to use a newer version.""The management tools are limited in their abilities, and suffer from upgrade problems.""The stability could be better. We find, for example, Cisco, to be more stable.""Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is not cheap. The tool needs improvement in UI.""Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches lack to offer the latest management tools.""They could improve the code, as there are some issues with it.""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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  • "There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."
  • "Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
  • "This is not an expensive solution."
  • "This is an expensive product."
  • "There are no licensing costs for this solution."
  • "The pricing is very good."
  • "The price is fair."
  • "They are affordable and less expensive than Cisco. Their price was the decider at the time."
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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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    Questions from the Community
    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… more »
    Top Answer:Switching to HPE Ethernet Switches greatly improved our network. We used to have both Cisco and HPE Ethernet Switches… more »
    Top Answer:HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution. The solution does the job well for its price. You have to pay a lot… more »
    Top Answer:Sometimes, we encounter the need for new technologies, especially when we require higher bandwidth. If we can't find… more »
    Top Answer:Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for… 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… more »
    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… more »
    Ranking
    19th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    8.7
    10th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    Average Words per Review
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    Rating
    8.3
    8th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    9,313
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    7,114
    Reviews
    25
    Average Words per Review
    377
    Rating
    7.9
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    Also Known As
    HP Ethernet Switches
    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.

    HP has created the most open, integrated and software-defined networking portfolio and ecosystem of its kind – driving simplification with networks that understand, adapt to and protect your business applications in real-time. Only HP extends the momentum of software-defined networking everywhere–from the mobile edge to the heart of data centers.

    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
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    BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Government7%
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    Comms Service Provider7%
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    Computer Software Company20%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Comms Service Provider32%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise40%
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    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise55%
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    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise31%
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    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise47%
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    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise31%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise53%
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