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    Cisco Ethernet Switches

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ACisco offers Ethernet switches.N/A

    Dryad

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/ADryad is a large-scale IoT startup based in Berlin-Brandenburg. Formerly known as, Eywa Networks GmbH, Dryad's mission is to develop a large-scale environmental IoT network that allows public and private forest owners to monitor, analyze and protect the world’s largest, most remote forests. The initial focus is to develop a system for the ultra-early detection of wildfires.N/A
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Features
    Cisco Ethernet SwitchesDryad
    Internet of Things
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    Ratings
    Dryad
    7.2
    1 Ratings
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    IoT Device Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Device Security00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    IoT Data Management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    IoT Analytics00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
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    Score1 out of 10
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    HPE Aruba Networking Switches
    Score7.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cisco Ethernet SwitchesDryad
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.2
    (12 ratings)
    7.0
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    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
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    Cisco Ethernet SwitchesDryad
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    Cisco is a name well known in the IT field. The technology is tried and true and they have built a reputation on a solid platform. Though many people do not like the cost of the devices and the continued fees associated with long term ownership, you get what you pay for. I dont hesitate to recommend Cisco because I know people will get a solid product that will last a long time.
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    Dryad Networks GmbH
    Dryad is well suited for situations where you are lacking data and or on the lookout for more interesting datasets to work with. It is also easy to read about how the authors collected the data and even provides a link to email them in case you need more information.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • Easy setup and configuration. While the web UI has its quirks, setting up VLANs and other tasks which can be exceedingly complicated on other switches, are much easier on Cisco SG switches. You also have the ability to upload an existing configuration to switches, which can speed up the task of deploying many identical switches.
    • Features for the price. Getting a 48 port L3 switch with PoE+ for less than $2,000 is a great value.
    • Reliability. We have hundreds of the SG switches in dozens of client sites, many in harsh conditions, and they just keep going.
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    Dryad Networks GmbH
    • Data curation
    • Easy to use website
    • Data in any format
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • The web UI has taken a turn for the worse with the latest firmware on the SGx50 models -- the bifurcation between basic and advanced modes and the changes to the way VLANs are modified is a step backward in my opinion.
    • The power bricks on smaller models are enormous. I'm sure, however, keeping this circuitry external to the switch is what keeps my switches running year after year in hot environments.
    • Fans can be a bit loud on larger switches -- this is true of pretty much any 1U device though.
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    Dryad Networks GmbH
    • More incentives for people to contribute data
    • More promotion of the platform so people know about it
    • Expand data categories
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cisco
    for their relialiabilty
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    Cisco is more enterprise level, more reliable, and generally more feature rich but also very expensive. That being said old or refurbished Cisco switches are much more affordable and in comparison to even new switches from the competitor they are still a great value even though they are used. I like Ubiquiti switches as well but Cisco is usually better overall.
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    Dryad Networks GmbH
    The website isn't as clean as that for Dryad and there seems to be less support for the end-user. However, it appears that they also have a large number of data repositories and have backing from many well-known universities. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference and likability.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Failure on Cisco Switches, from my experience, is rare in the first 5 years the device is up.
    • I have see the Cisco 6500 switches go 5 years without a reboot, which is nothing short of amazing.
    • The service that you get is top notch and available 24/7, and you really cannot put a price on that.
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    Dryad Networks GmbH
    • 35% time saved when it comes to cleaning
    • Obviate the need for purchasing data
    • Do not need to hire people to collect data
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