We performed a comparison between Brocade Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, and MikroTik Routers and Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco, HPE Aruba Networking, Ubiquiti Networks and others in Ethernet Switches."There's a zone for each server and services in the storage."
"I have not had any issues with our Brocade switches."
"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 initial setup was really straightforward and easy."
"The switches last for a very long time."
"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 simplicity of the commands is most valuable. The commands are the same for several devices."
"They are affordable and very stable. They also have good performance."
"I'm a power user, so reliability is crucial. The HPE equipment hasn't failed on me, unlike some other brands like Huawei, which I find more sensitive."
"The solution offers lifetime warranties."
"These switches are very stable, to date I have not experienced any issues."
"I like that HPE's management functions are GUI-based, so it doesn't rely on command lines."
"HPE Ethernet Switches are scalable, and their software is also quite sturdy."
"We found the installation process to be simple."
"The pricing is very reasonable. It's not too expensive."
"They are stable."
"The price is a big factor. They are very affordable, and the quality is high."
"We're very happy with what we are getting out of the solution in general. The features are good. They're comparable to other brands such as Cisco and HP."
"The most valuable feature is the price because it's highly cost-effective concerning the functionalities provided within the box. The solution is stable. The solution is scalable. The initial setup is straightforward. I would recommend the solution because it provides value for money."
"I have found one of the most valuable features to be the hotspot network."
"I like MikroTik's GUI. It's completely handy and easy to handle because of its GUI. Despite other brands like Cisco urging me to switch, I didn't because they don't have a GUI. This is the most comfortable thing in my project that anyone can use easily. It's effortless to maintain MikroTik routers because both screens make it very easy in GUI mode. You can easily interact with your hardware."
"I would rate the stability a ten out of ten."
"There are some performance issues."
"The solution could be more secure."
"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."
"These switches are no longer supported."
"No graphical interface."
"It should be simpler. There are still some things that can be simpler in the Brocade switches."
"The pricing could be better."
"We haven't had any issues with this switch in the past 10 years. That's the reason we're still keeping them alive."
"We have some problems with the performance of our HPE Ethernet Switches because they are old."
"It would be ideal if the product offered more security."
"I would also like to see a more centralized private management console for the series of devices. Most solutions are adopting centralized cloud-based management, but my client base believes cloud solutions are too insecure. You've got a few dozen switches, so it would be nice to have the ability to manage them on a "single pane of glass.""
"The pricing is expensive."
"The solution's throughput should be increased because we often get stuck when it comes to IPTV streaming."
"The solution is very comparable to Huawei, however, it could be more scalable. Huawei is easier to scale."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches needs to improve stability."
"The initial setup is a bit complex."
"Troubleshooting can be complex."
"They can improve the way the user interface is laid out. Their user interface is slightly geeky. There is more than one way to do the same thing in the user interface, and they need to work on that."
"The updates as well as the patches could be improved. I believe it would be beneficial to automate the process of router patching to avoid the need for manual checks. With automated patching, as long as the router is connected to the internet, it can automatically perform necessary updates. Failing to patch the router can leave me vulnerable to potential security threats."
"The solution is a complicated device."
"f they can improve the OpenVPN, to make that a bit more straightforward, that would be ideal."
"There are limitations to how many users you have simultaneously."
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