Broadcom StrataXGS vs Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches comparison

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We performed a comparison between Broadcom StrataXGS and Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The most valuable feature of Broadcom StrataXGS is the multi-processes and software compatibility providing flexibility. There are plenty of options to choose from."

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"The product offers a very professional experience.""This solution is stable it runs without any interruptions.""Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are pretty good overall.""Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches have a good interface, and the documentation is detailed.""I like the firewall. It integrates with AWS. I can use the Cisco product on an AWS server.""Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is a stable solution.""I have found the solution has great standards and compatibility across all vendors.""The product is great for networking."

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Cons
"The support could improve."

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"The initial setup was complex.""Technical documents and other configuration-related information should be more freely available online.""It would be ideal if, for private users that are not companies, the solution could be made even cheaper.""In the future, I would like to see more focus on software-defined networking solutions.""Scalability is an area that can be improved.""Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are stable but could be better.""The pricing can be a bit unstable.""Its scalability can be better. It is not suitable for enterprises. It is for small and medium businesses. It also needs system improvements. It needs new technology to improve the system."

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  • "The price of Broadcom StrataXGS is high, but other solutions such as Cisco are more expensive."
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  • "It's an affordable price for small companies using on-premises networks where cloud services are too expensive for them."
  • "If you look at the product portfolio from Cisco, it's quite expensive."
  • "The price of this solution is high, but it depends on the number of units that you want to order."
  • "I think that pricing should be more competitive. While the Cisco product is good, the pricing is not competitive. People will end up going with other cheaper solutions such as Arista."
  • "Cisco switches are a little expensive when it comes to the price."
  • "The price of Linksys products is pretty reasonable."
  • "The licensing cost is not bad and is actually very competitive within the product category."
  • "Pricing should be more competitive. There are other switches that are cheaper."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Broadcom StrataXGS is the multi-processes and software compatibility providing flexibility. There are plenty of options to choose from.
    Top Answer:The price of Broadcom StrataXGS is high, but other solutions such as Cisco are more expensive. I rate the price of Broadcom StrataXGS a three out of ten.
    Top Answer:The support could improve.
    Top Answer:The product is reasonably priced. It is flexible. We can pay for it monthly or annually.
    Ranking
    20th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    1,215
    Comparisons
    1,045
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    226
    Rating
    10.0
    9th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,659
    Comparisons
    4,353
    Reviews
    30
    Average Words per Review
    379
    Rating
    8.4
    Comparisons
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    StrataXGS
    Linksys Ethernet Switches
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    Overview

    The StrataXGS product line offers the most highly integrated, highest-bandwidth switching solutions available in the market. StrataXGS switch solutions cover multiple markets including data center cloud, enterprise wiring closet and aggregation, and service provider solutions for access, aggregation and embedded markets. The StrataXGS family of products scales from multi-gigabit to multi-terabit switches offering comprehensive single-chip integration of Smart Buffer technology, large table scale, rich packet-processing and traffic management features, and data plane programmability to provide the versatility demanded by modern network infrastructure.

    Linksys Ethernet Switches bring greater reliability and coverage to your home network.
    Sample Customers
    State Bank of India, Hill International, Coty
    Linz AG
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company23%
    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Construction Company5%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company18%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Retailer11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise67%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise32%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise53%
    Buyer's Guide
    Ethernet Switches
    April 2024
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    Broadcom StrataXGS is ranked 20th in Ethernet Switches with 1 review while Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews. Broadcom StrataXGS is rated 10.0, while Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Broadcom StrataXGS writes "Useful multi-processes, software compatibility, and flexible". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches writes "An advanced, sophisticated solution that allows for segmentation within networks". Broadcom StrataXGS is most compared with Broadcom StrataDNX and Mellanox Switches, whereas Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches.

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