Broadcom Ethernet Switches vs. RUCKUS Ethernet Switches

Broadcom Ethernet Switches

RUCKUS Ethernet Switches

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
Broadcom Ethernet Switches	Score 8.0 out of 10	N/A	Broadcom offers Ethernet switches. Their offerings were bolstered by the acquisition of Brocade and many of its ethernet switches in 2017.	N/A
RUCKUS Ethernet Switches	Score 1.6 out of 10	N/A	Now from CommScope, the RUCKUS® ICX family of fixed form-factor switches work together to simplify network set-up and management, enhance security, and minimize troubleshooting, offered as low-latency, non-blocking architecture that provide throughput for demanding applications.	$835

Pricing

Broadcom Ethernet Switches

RUCKUS Ethernet Switches

Editions & Modules

No answers on this topic

Compact Switch: $835.00
Port Switch: $1,000.00

Offerings

Pricing Offerings
Broadcom Ethernet Switches	RUCKUS Ethernet Switches
Free Trial
No	No
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

Additional Details

Broadcom pricing varies based on the specific model and quantity purchased.

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Community Pulse
	Broadcom Ethernet Switches	RUCKUS Ethernet Switches

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Small Businesses	No answers on this topic	No answers on this topic
Medium-sized Companies	Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches Score 9.0 out of 10	Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches Score 9.0 out of 10
Enterprises	Cisco Ethernet Switches Score 9.1 out of 10	Cisco Ethernet Switches Score 9.1 out of 10
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User Ratings
	Broadcom Ethernet Switches	RUCKUS Ethernet Switches
Likelihood to Recommend	- (0 ratings)	10.0 (4 ratings)

User Testimonials
	Broadcom Ethernet Switches	RUCKUS Ethernet Switches
Likelihood to Recommend	Broadcom No answers on this topic	CommScope I love this switch for access and aggregate, especially due to the lack of needing reboots. [Other systems require this] reliable and stable platform. Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Pros	Broadcom No answers on this topic	CommScope They are relatively easy to configure and to maintain. They have all of the high-end configuration capabilities as Cisco switches. The switches have excellent performance and reliability. Incentivized Kenneth Hess Senior Systems Analyst Read full review
Cons	Broadcom No answers on this topic	CommScope Licensing for the 10GB ports is a bit pricey, but that was 5 years ago, so things may have changed The CLI commands are slightly different than typical Cisco commands Their rack mounting was not the prettiest in the world Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Alternatives Considered	Broadcom No answers on this topic	CommScope The switching holds up well against HP, Extreme, Juniper, et. al at the edge. Cost is also a huge factor, and played a part in the purchase. Not just for the switches themselves, but also optics can be purchased at a discount. Service delivery has been fantastic, and in 3 years I've not had to replace any of the brocade switches I've purchased. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Return on Investment	Broadcom No answers on this topic	CommScope Equipment just runs Sometimes past EOL/EOS Firmwares just work Verified User Anonymous Read full review
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