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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches and Broadcom StrataConnect based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"We are able to customize this solution based on the customer's requirements.""It's easy to extend the stack, We don't use the smaller switches, but it's going well for the rest.""The fibre ports that are 10 Gb capacity helped with the travel of a lot of regular as well as video data. Fibre can handle a lot more virtual data than copper twisted-pair, so we got a lot more data and a lot more traffic signals back through the fibre ports, faster, than with copper.""The new web graphical interface is much better than before. We now have easy access to the command lines. They're all functional.""This is a dependable switch which will help you sleep at night.""Enables direct access to clusters.""OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches' best features are it's easy to deploy, manage, and maintain, with services coming through one vendor.""The solution has a very good web interface. It makes it easy to manage everything."

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"They have some of the fastest speeds available."

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"In future versions, I would like to see improvements in networking speed.""The network connection should be improved.""I find the CLI hard to use. I wish we could do more in the GUI interface.""I could see them possibly creating a more intuitive software. It's very user-friendly, but there are some things that aren't very intuitive when programming the switches.""There needs to be better integration with the interface.""technical support response time is sometimes very slow.""The product would be better if it were completely compatible with other switching products.""OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches would be improved if cloud-based technology was provided in the Gulf region."

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

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  • "The pricing is reasonable compared to Aruba and HPE."
  • "The licensing for OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is a one-time purchase with no additional costs."
  • "It is an expensive solution."
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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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    21st
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    Also Known As
    Alcatel Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches, Alcatel-Lucent Ethernet Switches, OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches
    StrataConnect
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    Overview

    The Alcatel Lucent ethernet switches are fully managed and run on the widely deployed & field-proven Alcatel-Lucent operating system offering high security, reliability, performance and easy management. These switches are designed to operate in extended temperatures, offer higher EMI/EMC tolerance and surge protection.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    Bayonette, California State University (CSU), Centre Hospitalier Carcassonne, Centro Universitšrio de Brasilia (UniCEUB), China Tianchen Engineering Corporation Co. LTD, Citta Della Speranza, City of Frankfurt, City of Ogden, City of Vila Franca de Xira
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider15%
    Government8%
    Retailer6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Educational Organization8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise22%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise58%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise52%
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    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is ranked 21st in Ethernet Switches with 8 reviews while Broadcom StrataConnect is ranked 28th in Ethernet Switches. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while Broadcom StrataConnect is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches writes "It's easy to extend the stack, but I wish we could do more in the GUI". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Broadcom StrataConnect writes "Scales well, reliable, and has good support". Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, Nokia Ethernet Service Switch and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, whereas Broadcom StrataConnect is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches and Mellanox Switches.

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