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Cisco IOS XR7 vs. SONiC Network Operating System

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco IOS XR7
Score 8.9 out of 10
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Cisco IOS XR7 is a network operating system which the vendor states delivers greater modularity, a simplified networking stack, and cloud-enhanced automation for improved network programmability.N/A
SONiC
Score 6.0 out of 10
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SONiC is an open source network operating system based on Linux that runs on switches from multiple vendors and ASICs.N/A
Pricing
Cisco IOS XR7SONiC Network Operating System
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Offerings
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Cisco IOS XR7SONiC
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Enterprises
Cisco NX-OS
Cisco NX-OS
Score 8.1 out of 10
Cisco NX-OS
Cisco NX-OS
Score 8.1 out of 10
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User Ratings
Cisco IOS XR7SONiC Network Operating System
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
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User Testimonials
Cisco IOS XR7SONiC Network Operating System
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
Before we moved to Cisco IOS XR7, we did not have the opportunity to automate the network configuration. Recently with new rollouts we have used the network orchestration modules within the new IOS to enhance zero-touch config, even though there can be additional features. We have saved a lot of repetitive work with this product.
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Pros
Cisco
  • Flixible.
  • Faster times to boot.
  • Utilizes less memory.
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Cons
Cisco
  • Graphic User Interface could be improved
  • Network Orchestration
  • Zero touch config could have more features
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco
Cisco's routers running Cisco IOS XR7 are rock solid, have years of proven performance, and the maintainers base for its CLI-based interface for set up and maintenance. Even though it is pretty high on initial purchase costs, this year of rock-solid performance is what a few of our customers very much needed and this is the very reason a few of our customers, and we did suggest Cisco IOS XR7 running routers for them.
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • Saves man hours with Network Orchestration
  • Scalable and cloud managed
  • Supports many platforms
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