Brocade Ethernet Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center comparison

Brocade Ethernet Switches
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We performed a comparison between Brocade Ethernet Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Brocade Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
21st
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
17th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the market share of Brocade Ethernet Switches is 1.4% and it increased by 29.7% compared to the previous year. The market share of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is 1.5% and it increased by 19.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

JJ
May 15, 2022
This solution has been up and running for over ten years without any fail
Our organization has almost all of the financial institutions in Puerto Rico connected simultaneously to our system. We have a firewall first, and then the Brocade system. All of our switches are layer three, Ethernet solutions, and fiber optic uplink. One of the switches I was using as a mediator…
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Simon Pelletier - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 10, 2023
A stable solution that is worth the money and easy to manage
Based on my use cases, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center was a great product that was easy to manage and work with while being a powerful tool Identifying devices and managing VLAN routing are areas where the solution has improved the functioning of my organization. It was easy to work in the…
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I have not had any issues with our Brocade switches."
"The initial setup was really straightforward and easy."
"It has good integration with HPE Primera. They have smart zoning in which the administration is very easy. You don't have to do anything. Zoning and other things are done automatically if you just enable the smart zoning. That's one very good thing in HP."
"The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides."
"The technical support is good."
"The reliability of Brocade is the most valuable feature. The solution has been up and running for over ten years without any fail, fixes required, or breakdowns. It is a very strong piece of equipment."
"There's a zone for each server and services in the storage."
"The switches last for a very long time."
"The solution has made configuration and setup very, very easy."
"The interface is very straightforward."
"The most valuable feature is the port analytics."
"The product's most valuable feature is its ability to manage switches from one central point."
"The single pane of glass that helps us manage everything through FortiManager is the most important feature."
"We are able to monitor everything that is happening on our network."
"The product is stable."
"SD-WAN and the security fabric are essential features of the product."
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Cons

"There are some performance issues."
"Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions."
"Brocade Ethernet Switches need a better interface and centralized management."
"It should be simpler. There are still some things that can be simpler in the Brocade switches."
"The solution could be more secure."
"These switches are no longer supported."
"No graphical interface."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"Does not have as many features as other solutions, such as segmentation and analytics engines."
"Managing the VLANs is an area where the solution lacks and needs to improve."
"The FortiSwitch product was initially quite complex."
"FortiSwitch should improve the FortiGate map. The diagram cannot move automatically to show the switch. The map does not map the physical location. It cannot move or touch the diagram."
"We need to understand a bit more about certifications and knowledge for understanding capabilities. The solution should make that more clear to its users."
"There could be more porting software options for easy deployment in the product."
"They could improve availability and security by detecting and preventing switch attacks."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Brocade Ethernet Switches is expensive."
"This solution is expensive but it does not require a license."
"It is reasonably priced."
"The solution is not expensive."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is expensive."
"Cost-wise, Fortinet solutions are cheaper than those offered by Cisco."
"The solution's pricing is a little high. The solution deserves the current price it receives from its users."
"The tool's pricing is lower than Cisco's."
"The product has a mid-range price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
21%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Brocade Ethernet Switches?
The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides.
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What needs improvement with Brocade Ethernet Switches?
Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions.
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What is your primary use case for Brocade Ethernet Switches?
Our organization has almost all of the financial institutions in Puerto Rico connected simultaneously to our system. We have a firewall first, and then the Brocade system. All of our switches are l...
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What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?
The initial setup was simple.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?
The tool's pricing is lower than Cisco's.
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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?
Cisco is better in terms of price, scalability, and ease of management. Regarding resources, they are available in Pakistan to manage these systems.
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Overview

From the world's first Ethernet fabric technology, to an open controller that eliminates vendor lock-in, to a switch stack that you can distribute throughout your campus, Brocade Ethernet Switches give you choices. Whether that means functionality, vendors, or even locations beyond the wiring closet, every option is secure, economical, and easily manageable.

With 10 or 40 GE access ports and a high-throughput backbone, FortiSwitch Data Center Switches are ideal for the top-of-rack (ToR) server or firewall-aggregation applications. The high-speed switching fabric is also well suited for enterprise network core or backbone network installations.

 

Sample Customers

Ajubeo, Akquinet AG, Big Data Analytics Provider Boligkontoret Danmark Bristol is Open, CDE Lightband, Cicero School District 99, City and County of San Francisco, Department of Emergency, City of Chattanooga, Cloudscale.sh
Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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