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Brocade Ethernet Switches vs Ubiquiti UniFi Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Brocade Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
23rd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Brocade Ethernet Switches is 1.3%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 6.5%, down from 8.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Youssef Ezzerouali - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 22, 2023
Effective range, scalable, and simple implmentation
The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions. I have been using Brocade Ethernet Switches for approximately three years. The solution is…
Geoff Rubin - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 3, 2024
Provides fixed wireless and Wi-Fi access points but has complex pricing
We sell most of the switches for projects that require PoE switches. 95% of the switches we sell are PoE The customers who buy the access points use the standard Ubiquiti management systems because they're freeware tools. We usually get all the requests and materials from the customer, who knows…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"I have not had any issues with our Brocade switches."
"There's a zone for each server and services in the storage."
"The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides."
"It is easy to configure and provides good technical support."
"The technical support is good."
"The initial setup was really straightforward and easy."
"The switches last for a very long time."
"The ability to deploy quickly and then having one central location for all the settings are its most valuable aspects."
"The solution is very reliable and stable."
"It's very easy to deploy – much easier than MikroTik. It's very seamless and well-designed."
"I like the control one has with this solution."
"I would gladly recommend Ubiquiti UniFi Switches."
"The value here with using the Ubiquiti products across the board is that they're almost all single-pane management and the single-pane management is included. It's a huge benefit."
"Good price point and very simple to use."
"The two most valuable features are the remote access user and the side-to-side connection."
 

Cons

"These switches are no longer supported."
"No graphical interface."
"There are some performance issues."
"The solution could be more secure."
"It could be made easier to configure with a graphical interface."
"It should be simpler. There are still some things that can be simpler in the Brocade switches."
"Brocade Ethernet Switches need a better interface and centralized management."
"Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions."
"They could integrate artificial intelligence for more advanced network traffic analysis and optimization features into the product."
"It would be helpful to have better visibility into exactly what is going on in the network."
"The support is pretty much email-based and that's horrible for an enterprise product. I can't call anybody right away."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches need to add DNS lookup features."
"New products don't integrate well with their management platform. Sometimes you have to go directly to the box or the switch to do the management."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is not a cheap solution."
"Some of the features needed to set up the solution are too complex. There's a lot of technical information that is required."
"They can improve the visibility of networks to match Meraki switches, which have good visibility tools to go through the network. In a Meraki device, you get a clear picture when using the bug interface. You can also see its neighbors and have a clear picture of all connected devices. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches do not have such features that Meraki switches provide."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Brocade Ethernet Switches is expensive."
"Apart from the basic licensing costs, there are no additional charges attached to the product."
"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"The price should be improved."
"UniFi Switches are cost-effective compared to Cisco."
"I feel that the price of this solution is definitely reasonable compared to all of the others."
"The solution's pricing in the marketplace would probably be about three out of ten."
"It's challenging to compare Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and other brands directly due to the significant price difference, especially between US brands like Cisco and Aruba versus others. However, compared to US brands, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are more cost-effective. On the other hand, if compared with brands from China, it might seem expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Retailer
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
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.
What needs improvement with Brocade Ethernet Switches?
Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions.
What advice do you have for others considering Brocade Ethernet Switches?
I would recommend this solution to others. It has been working well in my organization. We have five people for the maintenance of the solution. I rate Brocade Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.
Which switches are better - Ubiquiti Unifi or Netgear?
Ubiquiti Unifi offers a great set of features. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and also doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfi...
Which are better - Ubiquiti UniFi switches or MikroTik routers and switches?
Ubiquiti Unifi is a great solution. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfigure an AP or ga...
What do you like most about Ubiquiti UniFi Switches?
We have integrated the tool for PoE switches and non-PoE switches. Its most valuable feature is SD-WAN. UniFi SD-WAN can access all statistics and performance data in one interface, enabling us to...
 

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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
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