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We performed a comparison between Broadcom StrataDNX and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"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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"For the world where you have to balance traffic and traffic loads and bandwidth, their GUI makes it really easy because the switches, though they are enterprise grade level two or level three switches, the GUI is designed so that it's easy to set up VLANs where you need to control your traffic so that your phones don't break up and get choppy because of other people loading the network down too heavily.""I like the control one has with this solution.""The solution’s scalability is good.""The product’s most valuable features are stability and scalability.""Because it's a managed switch, I have the ability to set controls and configure traffic priorities, VLAN ports, etc.""It is a high-quality product, and it won't let you down.""It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""The solution is very reliable and stable."

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

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"It would be helpful to have better visibility into exactly what is going on in the network.""I had some initial problems with the configuration that necessitated contacting technical support.""It would be nice if there was a way to label all of the ports on it so that I could include information about where the various connections go.""The technical support for this solution could be improved.""I'd like there to be better reporting for the solution.""I think they need to provide a better firewall solution.""It would be beneficial for us if Ubiquiti had a team of advanced data transportation specialists that we could get feedback from. We are not experts in data transportation, so having this sort of resource would be helpful for us.""Ubiquiti UniFi Switches need to add DNS lookup features."

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  • "Ubiquiti switches are quite affordable and you don't have to pay extra for support."
  • "I feel that the price of this solution is definitely reasonable compared to all of the others."
  • "The price is very low and a good approach for a smaller company, with 10 to 15 people."
  • "The price of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is really good. We have deployed a few Ubiquiti UniFi Switches in New Zealand, and they are a value for money. They are cheaper and stable, but if you have the budget, I would recommend Meraki switches."
  • "The price is reasonable."
  • "The price of this product is cheap."
  • "The price of the solution is fair compared to others. However, it is expensive."
  • "The price is good, and it doesn't require additional licenses."
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    Questions from the Community
    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 »
    Top Answer:Ubiquiti Unifi offers a great set of features. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and also doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to… more »
    Top Answer:Ubiquiti Unifi is a great solution. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfigure an AP or… more »
    Top Answer:It is very easy to deploy. The deployment time for a single device is a near instant.
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    StrataDNX
    UniFi Switches
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    Overview

    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.

    Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are managed Gigabit switches (Available with 24 or 48 RJ45 Gigabit ports) designed to meet all your network needs while delivering excellent performance. The switches’ excellent network performance is combined with fiber connectivity that includes two SFP ports and the ability to process traffic without putting packet loss at risk.

    Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Are:

    • Easy to deploy
    • Simple to use
    • Affordable
    • Reliable and stable

    Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Support These Three Output Modes:

    • PoE: Uses IEEE 802.3af standard to deliver up to 15.4W.
    • PoE+: Uses IEEE 802.3at standard to deliver up to 30W.
    • PoE++: Uses IEEE 802.3bt standard to deliver up to 60W.

    Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Support These Three Input Modes:

    • US-8 (PoE, PoE+)
    • USW-Flex (PoE, PoE+, PoE++)
    • USW-Flex Mini (PoE, PoE+)

    Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Features:

    • Scalability
    • Stability
    • Reliable hardware
    • Alarm alerting system
    • Dual-band
    • PoE+ flexibility
    • Fiber connectivity
    • User-friendly GUI
    • Mesh networking
    • Secure management
    • High speed
    • Excellent dashboards
    • Reporting and detailed analytics
    • Multi-site management
    • Deep packet inspection

    Benefits of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches:

    • Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are silent because they are designed without a fan.
    • They help simplify your network infrastructure and cabling.
    • Ubiquiti UniFi Switches offer 24 to 48 port switch versions to work with.
    • Ubiquiti UniFi Switches provide redundant power if the internal power supply fails.
    • Ubiquiti UniFi Switches include the forwarding capacity to simultaneously process traffic on all ports at line rate without any packet loss.
    • Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are rated as affordable when compared with competitors.
    • Available with 24 or 48 RJ45 Gigabit ports
    • Configuration with Ubiquiti UniFi is easy; It's simple to configure or reconfigure an AP or gateway quickly.
    • By having a mobile app, Unifi makes it easy to check on sites and to configure APs individually if necessary.
    • With Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, you can operate your IP cameras and phones through a single network cable.


    Reviews from Real Users

    A PeerSpot user who is a Director of Technical Operations/CTO at a consultancy says "The ability to deploy quickly and then having one central location for all the settings are its most valuable aspects."

    "The integration with the controller is one of the most valuable features of these switches. They are also very stable. For example, we have some equipment that we haven't touched for four years that is still reliable," says Doru I., Senior solutions architect at Aplix Technologies

    Murali S., Management Consultant at a consultancy, explains that “For the world where you have to balance traffic and traffic loads and bandwidth, their GUI makes it really easy because the switches, though they are enterprise grade level two or level three switches, the GUI is designed so that it's easy to set up VLANs where you need to control your traffic so that your phones don't break up and get choppy because of other people loading the network down too heavily."

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    Broadcom StrataDNX is ranked 18th in Ethernet Switches with 2 reviews while Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is ranked 3rd in Ethernet Switches with 41 reviews. Broadcom StrataDNX is rated 9.0, while Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Broadcom StrataDNX writes "Highly stable product and auto-updates the software". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches writes "Rock solid stability with adjustable voltage configuration for PoE". Broadcom StrataDNX is most compared with Broadcom StrataXGS, Arista Networks Platform, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, MikroTik Routers and Switches and Aruba Switches, whereas Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, NETGEAR Switches, MikroTik Routers and Switches, Aruba Switches and Meraki MS Switches.

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