Brocade BigIron [EOL] vs Brocade FastIron [EOL] comparison

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We performed a comparison between Brocade BigIron [EOL] and Brocade FastIron [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Overview
The BigIron Series switch provides high-performance L2/3 switching for the Enterprise, large data centers, and grid computing topologies. The BigIron Series incorporates the latest advances in switch architecture, system resilience, QoS, and switch security in a family of modular chassis, setting industry-leading benchmarks for price/performance, scalability, and TCO.
Brocade FastIron SX Series of Layer 2/3 switches provide] a foundation for improved operational efficiency and faster response to business opportunities today and into the future. The FastIron SX Series extends control from the network edge to the backbone with intelligent network services, including superior Quality of Service (QoS), predictable performance, advanced security, comprehensive management, and integrated resiliency. In addition, the FastIron SX Series offers compatibility with a common operating system, and a shared interface and power supply modules reduce the cost of ownership by minimizing operational expenses and improving Return on Investment (ROI).
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Brocade BigIron [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Data Center Networking while Brocade FastIron [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Data Center Networking. Brocade BigIron [EOL] is rated 10.0, while Brocade FastIron [EOL] is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of Brocade BigIron [EOL] writes "Just like its name, BigIron does big things; i have never had switching problems". On the other hand, Brocade BigIron [EOL] is most compared with , whereas Brocade FastIron [EOL] is most compared with .

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