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Big Switch Networks vs Ixia Network Packet Brokers comparison

 

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) (10th)
Ixia Network Packet Brokers
Ranking in Network Packet Broker (NPB)
2nd
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Traffic Switching (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Network Packet Broker (NPB) category, the mindshare of Big Switch Networks is 6.1%, down from 7.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ixia Network Packet Brokers is 20.0%, down from 20.2% 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.
Ahmet Kilic - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient, reliable, and easy to set up
We're a customer and end-user. I'm not sure which version of the solution we're using. We needed to buy Package Broker. It was a requirement for us. If you want to use a security chain on your internet, you have to use something like Package Broker. We decided on a benchmark and then had a look around, and then we decided to get Ixia Packet Broker in the end. I'd recommend the solution to others. Overall, I would rate the solution ten out of ten as we have been very satisfied with the capabilities on offer.

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 can scale quite well."
 

Cons

"I think if I was to say something that could be improved, it would be a multi-data center nature of the implementation."
"We find the product to be expensive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing cost depends on the number of switches that are going to be licensed to run the software."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
University
9%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
10%
Healthcare Company
10%
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ixia Network Packet Brokers?
The solution does not come cheap. It is pricey. This is a critical issue for us.
What needs improvement with Ixia Network Packet Brokers?
We find the product to be expensive. We would like to see SSM decryption as a security feature in the future.
 

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