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We performed a comparison between Mellanox Switches and MikroTik Cloud Router Switch 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.
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"It is a very easy-to-use product.""The most valuable features of this solution are its functionality.""From what I've been told, a valuable feature of Mellanox switches is they're quite user-friendly.""The most valuable features of Mellanox Switches are the size, power consumption, and the vast amount of features.""The most valuable features of Mellanox Switches are the powerful hardware and the software is open. They're using Linux operating system. You can do and install many things, and it performs well."

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"The interface management and the user access management is pretty good.""The initial setup is easy.""The performance has been good.""It's a well-rounded solution for routing.""There are a lot of features to control permitting or stopping packets in the network.""The wiki page that describes the scripting and other features is very good.""Some of the most valuable features are the simplicity, cost, usability, and power. As a package, it's extremely effective.""A valuable aspect is its user-friendly configuration, making it accessible even for individuals with basic technical knowledge."

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Cons
"The scalability is working fine at the moment, but there's always room for improvement. As of right now, I don't know of any improvements to suggest.""Mellanox Switches could improve by adding some features that can make it easier for integrating the switches in some managing and monitoring platforms, such as Elastic or similar software for monitoring data with the data center in a more holistic way.""If you compare this solution with Cisco, utilization in Cisco is more popular and it is more friendly.""Mellanox Switches were easier before Nvidia bought Mellanox and then their new version of the operating system changed. They started with Ennui, and now they only use Linux. If they returned to their previous CLI it would be a good option for starters. The new CLI is more difficult to use but more powerful than the older one. It has its advantages.""The configuration is a bit different from Cisco, and therefore, for me at least, there's a bit of a learning curve."

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"MikroTik needs to add some features like IPS, mail security, or antivirus, et cetera.""In medium to large sectors, there's a necessity for managing aspects like proxy firewalls.""The user interface could improve and they should allow a license for IBS.""The bulk efficiencies and the control of traffic could be a bit better.""There has to be more development in the OS. It's complex for this switch as compared to others like Cisco. For NetGear and Cisco, it's easy to adapt the VLAN concept but it should be simplified for MikroTik.""Stuff that I'd like to be improved is really just training and documentation because I think the feature set is full. Another improvement I'd suggest is that their new, bigger releases should be a bit more stable.""Improvements are needed with respect to some of the security, especially for VPN links between vendors other than Cisco.""The packet filtering, user log data, and user access log could all be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It's an open-source solution."
  • "The pricing is very competitive. The licensing costs are fine."
  • "The price of Mellanox Switches is reasonable compared to other solutions. The price and quality ratio was very good. There is a one-time license purchase that is needed."
  • "There is a license to use the switch ports of Mellanox Switches."
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  • "MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."
  • "This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."
  • "The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."
  • "They came with the licensing when we purchased them."
  • "The price is competitive."
  • "In Pakistan, if you buy this cloud router, it's approximately $700 for the device."
  • "The licensing for MikroTik is great. It's easy to enter, especially for small businesses. Their model is great."
  • "I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of Mellanox Switches are the powerful hardware and the software is open. They're using Linux operating system. You can do and install many things, and it performs well.
    Top Answer:There is a license to use the switch ports of Mellanox Switches.
    Top Answer:Mellanox Switches were easier before Nvidia bought Mellanox and then their new version of the operating system changed. They started with Ennui, and now they only use Linux. If they returned to their… more »
    Top Answer:A valuable aspect is its user-friendly configuration, making it accessible even for individuals with basic technical knowledge.
    Top Answer:It comes at an affordable price, which is advantageous. I consider it to be a cost-effective solution.
    Top Answer:In medium to large sectors, there's a necessity for managing aspects like proxy firewalls. Additionally, the introduction of an Enterprise Management System is crucial. This system should encompass… more »
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    Also Known As
    Mellanox SN2700
    MikroTik CRS Series
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    Overview

    The Mellanox Open Ethernet switch family delivers the highest performance and port density with a complete chassis and fabric management solution enabling converged data centers to operate at any scale while reducing operational costs and infrastructure complexity. This family includes a broad portfolio of Top-of-Rack (TOR) switches that range from 12 to 128 ports, with Ethernet data rates of 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, 50GbE and 100GbE per port. These switches allow the building of cost-effective and scalable switch fabrics, from a few nodes to tens-of-thousands of nodes.

    MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is a new Smart Switch series. It combines the best features of a fully functional router and a Layer 3 switch, is powered by the familiar RouterOS. All the specific Switch configuration options are available in a special Switch menu, also ports can be removed from the switch configuration, and used for routing purposes.
    Sample Customers
    CNPC, Korea Consumer Agency, Nutanix, Roxo Systems, StorPool, Atlantic.Net, INFN, StarWind, NYSE Technologies, Creative Consultants, ENKI
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company23%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Government9%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Media Company6%
    Educational Organization6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise59%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business82%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise42%
    Buyer's Guide
    Mellanox Switches vs. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Mellanox Switches vs. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Mellanox Switches is ranked 17th in Ethernet Switches with 5 reviews while MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is ranked 14th in Ethernet Switches with 17 reviews. Mellanox Switches is rated 7.6, while MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Mellanox Switches writes "Powerful hardware, reliable performance, and advantageous open-source OS". On the other hand, the top reviewer of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch writes "Easy to set up, user-friendly, and reliable". Mellanox Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Arista Networks Platform, Aruba Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, whereas MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is most compared with MikroTik Routers and Switches, Netgate TNSR, Cisco Enterprise Routers, Huawei Enterprise Routers and NETGEAR Switches. See our Mellanox Switches vs. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch report.

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