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Broadcom StrataXGS vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access 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
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secu...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
12th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
49
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 Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is 3.3%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access3.3%
Broadcom StrataXGS0.9%
Other95.8%
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.
HM
Cyber Security Manager at Greater Cairo Water Company (GCWC)
Zero Trust access has improved branch security and provides granular visibility for all devices
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access has substantial automation because the configuration is managed from FortiGate dashboard. Automation increases performance and decreases installation time. I mentioned the unique specifications of the switch and the solution at the start. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access granular visibility features have helped me manage IoT devices. I can see every device in the network and the details about each device because FortiGate has an inventory of every device, making the integration between Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access and FortiGate unique. The deep integration with Fortinet's Security Fabric is very important for threat intelligence in my organization. Reliability is key, and automation contributes significantly to network performance optimization in my organization. I have to use FortiLink for automatic UTM extension, as it is a unique proprietary protocol to manage Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access through FortiGate. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is a switch that is related to its Secure Access feature. I gave this review a rating of 9.

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."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the MAC feature."
"The most valuable feature of this product is its simplicity."
"This device is easy to use."
"What I really love in FortiSwitch: its usability, the graphical user interface, and the ability to be managed by FortiGate."
"The integration between the FortiGate and FortiSwitch — the reporting and monitoring — is perfect."
"I would rate the the ease of management and scalability within our network architecture an eight out of ten, with ten being best."
"Stability and scalability for this product are very good, setup is easy and deployment can be completed within minutes, and the technical support for Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is good."
"The most valuable feature is that I can completely isolate devices that are compromising the network."
 

Cons

"The support could improve."
"Technical support needs to take a different approach and pricing should appear more competitive."
"The product could be improved with additional security-related features, you can never have enough."
"The security of the solution could be a bit better."
"The solution could provide an active VPN."
"FortiSwitch offers eight and 24-port models. They don't have a 16-port model, which can be an issue for some clients."
"They could provide integration with Fortinet Authenticator."
"FortiSwitch is not our primary choice in terms of a switch."
"The introduction of AI integration could be valuable for detecting abnormal traffic directly on the switch."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Broadcom StrataXGS is high, but other solutions such as Cisco are more expensive."
"The solution is cheaper than Cisco but more expensive than Huawei."
"Licensing is easy: FortiCare and that's it."
"The pricing is cheap and only a yearly licensing cost needs to be paid."
"The product's pricing is less compared to other enterprise solutions."
"We have an annual licensing cost. There are no additional costs."
"We signed up for a three-year license for support and replacement."
"It's affordable and there are no additional costs, just regular support, and license fees."
"The tool's pricing is fine."
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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%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business39
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise7
 

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Sample Customers

State Bank of India, Hill International, Coty
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