NVIDIA Spectrum Switches vs. RUCKUS Ethernet Switches

Works well if you use core networking functionality Does not work well in a multi-vendor setup.

Incentivized

I love this switch for access and aggregate, especially due to the lack of needing reboots. [Other systems require this] reliable and stable platform.

• open platform for use with e.g. Cumulus OS
• cost effective
• excellent support

Incentivized

• 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

• Interoperability with other vendors
• Bugs

Incentivized

• 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

Mellanox have more competitive pricing. Mellanox is an open System which Supports Cumulus OS

Incentivized

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

• Overall seamless integration into the datacenter
• Better cost per port so higher ROI

Incentivized

• Equipment just runs
• Sometimes past EOL/EOS
• Firmwares just work