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Big Switch Networks vs Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Big Switch Networks
Ranking in Network Packet Broker (NPB)
5th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined Networking (SDN) (9th)
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data ...
Ranking in Network Packet Broker (NPB)
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Network Packet Broker (NPB) category, the mindshare of Big Switch Networks is 5.8%, down from 7.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker is 12.2%, down from 14.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Jason Best - PeerSpot reviewer
A flexible solution that can be integrated with third-party solutions whilst maintaining its automated nature
I think if I was to say something that could be improved, it would be a multi-data center nature of the implementation. Meaning, having an active-active data center with multiple entrance-exit points. I think that feature could be improved to provide a kind of anycast gateway solution into the functionality that would make it a lot more flexible and versatile. Maybe also making the solution a bit more like the NSX-T from VMware, more on the logical part of the solution, like micro-segmentation and the ability to have a distributed firewall across the whole solution, to implement it in an easier way than they currently do with the security aspect of the solution.
Ofem Ofem - PeerSpot reviewer
Quick initial setup, helpful support, and useful data routing
We have approximately 500 people using the solution in my organization. The scalability of the Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker is highly achievable since the operating ports provided can be increased as needed. Currently, there are nine in operation, but there is always room for improvement. Although I recently obtained this information, I am confident that there will be a need for additional ports in the future. I rate the scalability of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker a nine out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"What I liked about the solution is the quick and easy way you can build a network data center fabric."
"The solution allows me to look at the configuration change, change the configuration, and get statistics."
"Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker is stable and scalable, and has a FCoE (Fiber Channel over Ethernet) feature. Cisco also provides helpful technical support for the solution."
"The most valuable features are the single dashboard for viewing the entire network and that centralized-based configurations are much easier than the manual option."
"The most valuable feature of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker is data routing and management. The solution integrates well."
"The solution has helped us improve the Time to Resolution."
 

Cons

"I think if I was to say something that could be improved, it would be a multi-data center nature of the implementation."
"The solution could improve the performance."
"Another area for improvement is with the setup of the solution, as it's complicated. I'd like Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker to have an easier setup in its next release."
"The solution needs to make it easier to work with on-prem tool."
"There's a lack of good product-specific documentation for this solution, so it can be harder to work through this platform."
"The solution's GUI should be made more user-friendly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing cost depends on the number of switches that are going to be licensed to run the software."
"My customers think the price of the solution is expensive. The price of the solution could be improved."
"Pricing for Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker could still be improved. It would be better if its operating expenses were lower."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
University
8%
Computer Software Company
28%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker?
The solution allows me to look at the configuration change, change the configuration, and get statistics.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker?
My customers think the price of the solution is expensive. The price of the solution could be improved. I rate the price of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker a three out of ten.
 

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Sample Customers

A10 Networks, Edge-Core Networks, Blue Coat Systems, BlueData, Broadcom Corporation, Canonical, Check Point Software Technologies, Citrix, Dell, FireEye, Garland, Hortonworks, Mirantis, Nexenta, Riverbed
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