We performed a comparison between Broadcom StrataConnect and Meraki MS 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."They have some of the fastest speeds available."
"Easy access to the solution is the most valuable feature."
"The solution is very stable."
"The most valuable features are the cloud and throughput visibility, the ease of configuration, and being able to implement them into our umbrella DNS solution."
"It is easy to set up and easy to monitor. It is also easy to check the status of the switch."
"The interface is great. It's easy to understand for the customer."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the interface because it is very simple and easy to learn, even for somebody who hasn't seen it before."
"Meraki MS Switches have a very user-friendly dashboard and the policies are straightforward for sending them to the devices and blocking sites."
"To me, this is a product that meets all of the needs that anyone could possibly have for a networking device."
"Broadcom's biggest issue is that they don't like to share information."
"This product depends on a cloud connection in order to function. If you have an unstable internet connection or other connectivity issues the product will not function as expected."
"This solution is too simple for some cases, and there should be more configuration options."
"There should be a focus on the emerging markets to offer better pricing. In India, they are offering it at better pricing for the emerging markets."
"I would like to add a voice capability to Meraki, to make a call or receive a call."
"The price of the solution has room for improvement."
"The pricing can be made cheaper."
"Sometimes there's a problem with the pricing model they use. They should work to fix this."
"Meraki should include an application to assist users with the design of access points."
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Broadcom StrataConnect is ranked 28th in Ethernet Switches while Meraki MS Switches is ranked 5th in Ethernet Switches with 87 reviews. Broadcom StrataConnect is rated 9.0, while Meraki MS Switches is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Broadcom StrataConnect writes "Scales well, reliable, and has good support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Meraki MS Switches writes "They're not expensive and configuration is very easy". Broadcom StrataConnect is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches and Mellanox Switches, whereas Meraki MS Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, NETGEAR Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access.
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