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Based on 16 reviews and ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Ruckus ICX Switches (formerly Brocade ICX Switches) is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
8.2
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
82%
1 Rating
8.6
Ruckus ICX Switches
86%
5 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
They are great for any data center or wiring closet but not so week suited for dusty environments as the cooling ports are large enough to let lots of dust inside.
Director of Information Technology
Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees
Ruckus ICX Switches
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
Professional in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 201-500 employeesPros
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
- They are reliable.
- They have monitoring features built in.
- They stack.
Director of Information Technology
Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees
Ruckus ICX Switches
- 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.
Senior Systems Analyst
CymSTAR, LLCDefense & Space, 201-500 employees
Cons
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
- The ports are somewhat set back in the chassis making it hard to access the disconnect on the cables.
Director of Information Technology
Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees
Ruckus ICX Switches
- Not the most recognisable brand in networking
- Lack some of the product diversity that other vendors offer
Technical Architect
Computerworld GroupInformation Technology & Services, 11-50 employees
Pricing Details
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches Editions & Modules
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Additional Pricing Details
—Ruckus ICX Switches
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$835
Ruckus ICX Switches Editions & Modules
Edition
Compact Switch | $835.00 |
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Port Switch | $1,000.00 |
- none
Additional Pricing Details
—Alternatives Considered
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
HP switches were used in our organization but many of those did not have as many of the features at the lower price point.
Director of Information Technology
Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees
Ruckus ICX Switches
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.

Verified User
Professional in Information Technology
Logistics and Supply Chain Company, 1001-5000 employeesReturn on Investment
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
- They have all lasted well beyond the 5 year depreciation cycle.
- They get reused in other projects because they are still a viable solution.
Director of Information Technology
Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees
Ruckus ICX Switches
- These switches are very good in the virtual environment. We have a highly reliable network in part because of these switches
- The high uptime allows the business to offer reliable always-on connectivity to our clients
- Speeds are fantastic, especially in a big data environment where speed is crucial to our remote client base

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Hospital & Health Care Company, 51-200 employees