We performed a comparison between Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The pricing of the solution is very good. It works well within our network."
"The most valuable feature is the dynamic routing."
"I would recommend Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches to other organizations."
"The installation is straightforward. We did not face any problems."
"Ease-of-use and ease-of-management are good qualities of this product."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is stable."
"Administration can be done using the web-based interface."
"The most valuable feature of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is it is easy to manage."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center's scalability is good."
"It integrates well."
"An affordable and stable solution for small-medium companies."
"I have found the solution to be scalable."
"What I like about the solution is that it can be accessed anywhere."
"SD-WAN and the security fabric are essential features of the product."
"The product is stable."
"The product's most valuable feature is its ability to manage switches from one central point."
"The installation could be simplified."
"Integration with other networks is possible, but you have to configure it."
"The initial setup was complex."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are stable but could be better."
"We haven't had any issues with the solution."
"The drawbacks come from support. The tools are rare, but to find someone knowledgeable with Cisco, is a problem."
"Some experts say that the price may be lower or that the ethernet switches are complex to set up and manage, maybe because of limited port density, supports, and quality of service, like capabilities."
"There is a four-month wait list for certified switches and licenses in Libya because they must be shipped from Dubai."
"The solution could always benefit from more security. It's of critical importance to organizations right now."
"The solution can improve by upgrading QSFP+, it is very limited and must be supported more than it is now. If we need FortiSwitches to support all the QSFP ports our budgets would have to be very large."
"They could improve availability and security by detecting and preventing switch attacks."
"Routing is an area in Fortinet FortiSwitch with certain shortcomings where improvements are needed."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"The UI of the firewall and reporting could be improved."
"When there are many switches being used, the speed declines noticeably."
"FortiSwitch should improve the FortiGate map. The diagram cannot move automatically to show the switch. The map does not map the physical location. It cannot move or touch the diagram."
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Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is ranked 16th in Ethernet Switches with 18 reviews. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is rated 8.0, while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches writes "An advanced, sophisticated solution that allows for segmentation within networks". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center writes "Stable product with efficient SD-WAN features". 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, whereas Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS Switches. See our Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center report.
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