Item: RUCKUS Ethernet Switches
Rating: 10
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Ruckus ICX Switches (formerly Brocade ICX Switches)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

These switches perform amazingly at the access layer, aggregate, or even as a router. Solid performance, reliable, and cost-effective. Support is first class with both their onsite support and telephone support. The ability to Interop with any other vendor without difficult administration or clumsy CLI/WebGUI.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Reliability
Scalable
Dual Flash

Cons

Documentation
Built in Help for commands
Consistency between models

Most Important Features

Dual Flash
Reliability
Stability

Return on Investment

Equipment just runs
Sometimes past EOL/EOS
Firmwares just work

Alternatives Considered

Arista Campus Switches, Juniper EX Series Switches and HPE Aruba Ethernet Switches

Ruckus outperformed other vendors, especially those priced higher than ruckus. The performance for the cost allows for a longer reliable use over other vendors evaluated.

Key Insights

Do you think RUCKUS Ethernet Switches delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with RUCKUS Ethernet Switches's feature set?

Yes

Did RUCKUS Ethernet Switches live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of RUCKUS Ethernet Switches go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy RUCKUS Ethernet Switches again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Switches, Fortinet FortiGate, Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches

Likelihood to Recommend

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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Ruckus outperforms others