Broadcom StrataConnect vs Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] comparison

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We performed a comparison between Broadcom StrataConnect and Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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

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"Enterasys Ethernet Switches are stable.""This is a big telco switch with six slots."

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

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"Enterasys could provide better support, needs an improved user interface and improved performance.""The initial setup could be made simpler."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It's approximately $1,000,000.00 if you want to get a license for the software."
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  • "These switches are very expensive compared to those from other vendors."
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    Ranking
    28th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    287
    Comparisons
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    Also Known As
    StrataConnect
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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.

    Enterasys Ethernet Switches S-Series delivers a powerful combination of Terabit-class performance along with granular visibility and control over users, services, and applications, voice and video, virtualization, and cloud computing. Enterasys S-Series, through a combination of management automation, a robust and highly resilient distributed architecture, built-in security, and flexible power configurations specifically designed. Enterasys S-Series delivers both the comprehensive functionality and configuration flexibility to be deployed as a premium high-density network edge access device, high performance distribution layer switch, resilient enterprise class multi-Terabit core router, high-end storage switch and as a data center virtualization solution.
    Sample Customers
    Coty, Banese, Intellinet
    Centre for Research in Nutrition and Development (CIAD)
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Educational Organization8%
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    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise52%
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    Broadcom StrataConnect is ranked 28th in Ethernet Switches while Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Ethernet Switches. Broadcom StrataConnect is rated 9.0, while Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of Broadcom StrataConnect writes "Scales well, reliable, and has good support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] writes "Good for networking large buildings, but there are problems with failing parts and the price should be lowered". Broadcom StrataConnect is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches and Mellanox Switches, whereas Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches.

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