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We performed a comparison between Broadcom StrataConnect and Broadcom StrataDNX based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"They have some of the fastest speeds available."

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"The good thing about the StrataDNX is that the Broadcom family is very interchangeable, so they work well with different optical transceivers.""Easy to integrate with any of the other hardware platforms."

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

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"The number of surfaces that can be handled by the chipset could be increased.""There is room for improvement in the pricing model."

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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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    Top Answer:The good thing about the StrataDNX is that the Broadcom family is very interchangeable, so they work well with different optical transceivers.
    Top Answer:There is room for improvement in the pricing model. When I say "make it cheaper," what I'm really talking about is making the software cheaper. For example, Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) has been… more »
    Top Answer:It's used in switches, servers, and routers. It's pretty fast. We also use it on an onboard airplane for Airforce One. Besides the fiber connection, it's very fast, with a speed of 25 gig. So it works… more »
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    28th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    287
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    18th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    1,537
    Comparisons
    1,339
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    1
    Average Words per Review
    1,222
    Rating
    9.0
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    StrataConnect
    StrataDNX
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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.

    The StrataDNX product line offers the greatest extensibility and scalability of any merchant silicon switch in the industry, with the ability to scale both tables and buffering with external lookup engines or memory. The StrataDNX chips can also be connected together via DNX fabric elements to build industry-leading switches and routers with hundreds of terabits of bandwidth. The StrataDNX line features a service-rich, carrier-grade programmable architecture to meet the needs of service provider core, metro transport, mobile backhaul, microwave, POTN, access, and data center networks.

    Sample Customers
    Coty, Banese, Intellinet
    Hill International, Coty, Banese, Algar Tech
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Educational Organization8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Manufacturing Company22%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Real Estate/Law Firm6%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    Broadcom StrataConnect is ranked 28th in Ethernet Switches while Broadcom StrataDNX is ranked 18th in Ethernet Switches with 2 reviews. Broadcom StrataConnect is rated 9.0, while Broadcom StrataDNX is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Broadcom StrataConnect writes "Scales well, reliable, and has good support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Broadcom StrataDNX writes "Highly stable product and auto-updates the software". Broadcom StrataConnect is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches and Mellanox Switches, whereas Broadcom StrataDNX is most compared with Broadcom StrataXGS, Arista Networks Platform, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches.

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