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We performed a comparison between Brocade Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, and MikroTik Cloud Router Switch based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The technical support is good.""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.""There's a zone for each server and services in the storage.""The switches last for a very long time.""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 initial setup was really straightforward and easy."

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"The most valuable product is the unmanaged HP switch.""The technical support for this solution has improved from what it was.""The initial setup of this solution is easy.""It is a scalable solution.""The HPE Ethernet switches have very low latency.""I have found the most valuable feature is stability.""What I like the most is the management system integrated with the HP system.""HPE Ethernet Switches are easy to configure."

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"There are a lot of features to control permitting or stopping packets in the network.""It is easy to set up.""I like that it's quite flexible and addresses different issues. It's quite easy to use, and the pricing is great. We find them to be very capable switches.""Some of the most valuable features are the simplicity, cost, usability, and power. As a package, it's extremely effective.""The beauty of MikroTik is that you have flexibility with the routing parts.""This solution is very similar to the on-premises version making it easy to use for those who know the architect.""It is easy to set up the solution.""The interface management and the user access management is pretty good."

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

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"The solution is very comparable to Huawei, however, it could be more scalable. Huawei is easier to scale.""The solution would be easier to set up if its GUI could improve or if it had a wizard.""We'd like better support for situations where we need troubleshooting.""Technical support needs improvement, as the response time could be better.""The solution could improve by having more integration options.""They should have more control tools for controlling the bandwidth.""This solution needs to support software-defined networking.""HPE Ethernet Switches must ensure that the updates and patching are done regularly. When we have new software updates, we can resolve issues quickly."

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"If MikroTik had a marketing team and support team in India then it would be much easier for us to get the product, as well as support.""The bulk efficiencies and the control of traffic could be a bit better.""The port isolation and VLAN need to be improved.""Stuff that I'd like to be improved is really just training and documentation because I think the feature set is full. Another improvement I'd suggest is that their new, bigger releases should be a bit more stable.""Technical support could be better.""It happens that you may find your network is down, if you reboot the switch, they come up. However, sometimes, they reset themselves. That's a big issue.""The initial setup is complex.""MikroTik needs to add some features like IPS, mail security, or antivirus, et cetera."

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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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  • "MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."
  • "This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."
  • "The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."
  • "They came with the licensing when we purchased them."
  • "The price is competitive."
  • "In Pakistan, if you buy this cloud router, it's approximately $700 for the device."
  • "The licensing for MikroTik is great. It's easy to enter, especially for small businesses. Their model is great."
  • "I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."
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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:The solution's interface is helpful, and you can see the traffic.
    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:The solution lacks certain protocols and has a limited warranty. You have to pay extra to get more warranty on it.
    Top Answer:A valuable aspect is its user-friendly configuration, making it accessible even for individuals with basic technical… more »
    Top Answer:It comes at an affordable price, which is advantageous. I consider it to be a cost-effective solution.
    Top Answer:In medium to large sectors, there's a necessity for managing aspects like proxy firewalls. Additionally, the… more »
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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.

    MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is a new Smart Switch series. It combines the best features of a fully functional router and a Layer 3 switch, is powered by the familiar RouterOS. All the specific Switch configuration options are available in a special Switch menu, also ports can be removed from the switch configuration, and used for routing purposes.
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