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Broadcom StrataXGS vs Cisco Ethernet Switches comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Broadcom StrataXGS
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
30th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
3.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
138
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Broadcom StrataXGS is 0.9%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Ethernet Switches is 9.4%, down from 11.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Ethernet Switches9.4%
Broadcom StrataXGS0.9%
Other89.7%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

WILLIAM SANITATE - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President Of Engineering at O & S Services LLC
Useful multi-processes, software compatibility, and flexible
The initial setup of Broadcom StrataXGS is complex. However, if you use reference design by Broadcom it can be easy. If you use something else that is not in the reference design you can start to have timing or other problems. If you are not using their hardware, such as Intel, the support might not be there.
Sachin-Yadav - PeerSpot reviewer
Network & Security Engineer at Arrow PC Network Pvt Ltd
Network segmentation has improved security and performance across all departments
Cisco Ethernet Switches offer various features such as L3 capable models which help me with my routing requirements, OSPF, EIGRP, and VRF for segmentation, as well as policy-based routing. Additionally, it provides a high layer of enterprise security via 802.1X port-based authentication, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, IP Guard, ACLs, and integration with Cisco ISE. I have been using Cisco Ethernet Switches for more than four years, and they have provided me stability, better connectivity, and higher speed. My organization values these switches greatly.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Broadcom StrataXGS is the multi-processes and software compatibility providing flexibility. There are plenty of options to choose from."
"It is easy to configure and troubleshoot."
"This product is stable, I have seen no bugs, glitches, or crashes, and it is absolutely dependable and was designed to be that way."
"We use Cisco Ethernet Switches to configure VLANs in the VPN network."
"The brand name and the service support by Cisco are most valuable."
"The solution is extremely stable."
"I think the VMA architecture is valuable."
"Technical support is excellent. They are very helpful."
"As I am Cisco certified, I like the way that I can program them."
 

Cons

"The support could improve."
"Integration with third-party products could be improved."
"The ease of use of Cisco Ethernet Switches could improve. It is different to use them if you do not have prior knowledge."
"Cisco has a licensing procedure that is very complicated and it changes every six months."
"When you contact support, they don't give you the expert at first, they give you the beginner. Only after going around in a circle do they give you experts. Why don't they just give the expert from the beginning?"
"We'd like the pricing to be lowered."
"To keep up with the market, the solution should have better evolution and innovation."
"The NX-API REST is not very good and should be improved."
"In terms of features, they tick all the boxes as of now. That could be because we tailor the solution around the product. I have not seen anything that pulls me back or is not working well for me. However, there could be better integration with the network monitoring systems. It doesn't mean it is currently not there, but there could be better discoverability with some of the network monitoring systems to be able to have more visibility. When you're setting up a control room, you can have more visibility into what is going on in the network. It has been doing that, but it can do that more."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Broadcom StrataXGS is high, but other solutions such as Cisco are more expensive."
"The solution’s pricing is reasonable."
"The solution can be comparatively cheaper."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches are more expensive than Huawei Ethernet Switches."
"This is an expensive solution, but you are paying for stability."
"Cisco is quite expensive. In our market, a lot of customers are forced to go with something else because they cannot afford a brand-new Cisco even though they know a Cisco switch will be more reliable."
"It could be cheaper."
"While Cisco's pricing can be a concern, particularly with support fees, its overall features and support community make it a solid choice."
"The price of Cisco Ethernet Switches is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
18%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business60
Midsize Enterprise35
Large Enterprise55
 

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Also Known As

StrataXGS
Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches
 

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Sample Customers

State Bank of India, Hill International, Coty
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