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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    NetScaler

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ANetScaler ADC is an application delivery controller.N/A

    RUCKUS Ethernet Switches

    Score1 out of 10
    N/ANow 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

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    NetScalerRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
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    Compact Switch
    $835.00
    Port Switch
    $1,000.00
    Offerings
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    NetScalerRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
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    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    NetScalerRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
    Considered Both Products
    Cloud Software Group
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    CommScope
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    93%
    Would buy again
    13 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    13 Answers
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    Best Alternatives
    NetScalerRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Azure Application Gateway
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Azure Application Gateway
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Cisco Ethernet Switches
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    NetScalerRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (26 ratings)
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    7.4
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.3
    (4 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    NetScalerRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cloud Software Group
    Citrix Netscaler can be a powerful network appliance for environments that are fully committed and open to utilizing a network appliance that isn't made by a traditional network vendor. Administrator user experience has improved over the years and will continue to improve with the flexibility of virtual and physical appliances available for medium and large enterprises.
    Incentivized
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    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.
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    Pros
    Cloud Software Group
    • Flexibility. NetScaler assumes its admins know a bit about networking and in-depth details surrounding the applications they are configuring access for/to. This being so, the range of configuration options is very broad allowing various versions' combinations of protocol patterns, expressions, rules etc., all to the benefit of the admin.
    • Granularity. Having such a broad range of configuration options available, while still allowing simple options to be configured simply. The GUI is well-stylized and navigation has a good flow.
    • Ease of control. For load-balancing of simple services right out of the box, NetScaler makes it pretty easy, compared to the range of options available in the surrounding GUI and under the hood.
    Incentivized
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    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
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    Cons
    Cloud Software Group
    • The documentation could use an overhaul with specific examples related to the command line as well as GUI. Explanations in the documentation would also be helpful.
    • Being able to have more than just one routing table would allow the ability to leverage security.
    Incentivized
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    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
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    Usability
    Cloud Software Group
    I gave the NetScaler a 7 here because the system once configured and deployed is very easy to use. However, if you did not deploy the system and do not have the fundamental background knowledge then you will have trouble using the product in general. Overall it is a great product and service but does typically require professional services to be deployed.
    Incentivized
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    CommScope
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Cloud Software Group
    Overall, our organization's experience with Citrix support is that support can be hit or miss. Oftentimes it takes multiple attempts and much longer than desirable to obtain a viable solution for issues experienced with their products. It would be great to see Citrix invest time, effort, and almighty dollars into improving their support and bug fix process across the board.
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    CommScope
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Cloud Software Group
    easy to use and setup and reliable. Once the configuration was setup and running this has been really useful and easy to maintain. The other solutions seemed overly complicated and difficult to configure and get up and running with the security that we required
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    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
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    Return on Investment
    Cloud Software Group
    • We had this set up before COVID and it saved us. We just added user licenses and scaled out our citrix farm and IT sat back and just monitored users from home.
    • Scales up and out with ease
    • Challenging to find NetScaler experts for advanced features you want to enable and use
    Incentivized
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    CommScope
    • Equipment just runs
    • Sometimes past EOL/EOS
    • Firmwares just work
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