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We performed a comparison between Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"It is a scalable solution.""This solution is stable it runs without any interruptions.""The stability of the program is excellent.""Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are stable since no issues have been reported.""It is very stable. Performance is very good.""Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is a stable solution.""Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is a stable solution.""The solution is reliable."

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"Juniper switches are very good with MPLS.""It has features that allow us to go back to previous configurations.""Juniper EX Series is part of the Junos operating system and has a candidate configuration feature, which means changes are not immediately applied. It has a consistent command structure across all platforms and can handle both layer-three routing and layer-two switching. Additionally, the Junos OS offers virtualization options and support for multi-chassis and fabric switching. Overall, the Juniper EX Series is a versatile and powerful solution.""The Virtual Chassis, because you have a centralized administration of a set of switches which makes the operation more efficient.​""Junos OS is extremely flexible and easy to pick up.""The virtual Chassis feature for stacking is good in general, with high bandwidth for the link, which is good.""One of the most valuable features of Juniper Ethernet Switches is they are rugged.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Ethernet Switches is the public remote configuration option. If you make a mistake in the configuration you can roll it back to the previous configuration automatically after a set time frame increment, such as five or more minutes. In all the other competitors once you press to enter the new configuration is already written in. You cannot roll it back automatically."

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"Another area of improvement is scalability.""This product does not scale to environments where there is a lot of network traffic.""The licensing could be simplified.""Technical documents and other configuration-related information should be more freely available online.""The Cisco user interfaces can be difficult to use and maintain.""The installation could be simplified.""It would be ideal if, for private users that are not companies, the solution could be made even cheaper.""The product’s price is a bit high."

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"In the next release of this solution, I would like to see better integration with software-defined networking.""Juniper Ethernet Switches' tech support is hard to reach and slow.""They could provide better security tools.""The technical support from Juniper Ethernet Switches could be better.""Jupiter Switches' configuration is a little difficult to understand.""Juniper's support could be much better and faster.""The stability could be better. We find, for example, Cisco, to be more stable.""The initial setup of switches is not that simple."

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  • "It's an affordable price for small companies using on-premises networks where cloud services are too expensive for them."
  • "If you look at the product portfolio from Cisco, it's quite expensive."
  • "The price of this solution is high, but it depends on the number of units that you want to order."
  • "I think that pricing should be more competitive. While the Cisco product is good, the pricing is not competitive. People will end up going with other cheaper solutions such as Arista."
  • "Cisco switches are a little expensive when it comes to the price."
  • "The price of Linksys products is pretty reasonable."
  • "The licensing cost is not bad and is actually very competitive within the product category."
  • "Pricing should be more competitive. There are other switches that are cheaper."
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  • "Support prices and licensing scheme need to be improved to allow some features to be purchased at lower costs, for example, RPM​."
  • "We purchased the box for a one-time charge, and we are paying a yearly support fee of several hundred Euros."
  • "The maintenance cost is approximately €2,000 ($2,200 USD) per year, including support, for our entire fleet."
  • "This solution is cheaper than Cisco or HP switches."
  • "The Juniper switches are less expensive than competing brands."
  • "Juniper costs less than the competition. As a comparison, Cisco is 33% more."
  • "The pricing for the support is very high."
  • "It's was $100,000 per year."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product is reasonably priced. It is flexible. We can pay for it monthly or annually.
    Top Answer:Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known… more »
    Top Answer:If compared to Cisco, this is a well priced solution. Compared to HP, it is a little bit overpriced. Overall, they are priced in the middle compared to competitors.
    Top Answer:Juniper EX model is ok for the campus network as the ex4300 is EOL in a few years and the new ex4400 is the standard. Now for the QFX model, 5k/10k in CRB mode IP fabric Ethernet switching is horrible… more »
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    Linksys Ethernet Switches
    Juniper Ethernet Switches
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    Overview
    Linksys Ethernet Switches bring greater reliability and coverage to your home network.

    Juniper Ethernet Switches are made up of the EX Series product line. These EX Series Ethernet Switches provide branch, campus and data center networks with access, aggregation and core layer switching solutions. The end result is secure, fast and efficient application and data delivery.

    Today's enterprise networks increasingly demand mobile access, optimal availability, virtualization, and unified communications. The Juniper Ethernet Switches EX Series caters for all of these requirements, ensuring business continuity, network flexibility and maximum productivity.

    Juniper EX Series switches are AI-driven, operated and managed using the Mist AI cloud from Juniper. This gives EX customers simplified operations with insights, anomaly detection and automated troubleshooting, empowering IT teams to deliver the best user experience across the wired network.

    Sample Customers
    Linz AG
    BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
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    Manufacturing Company18%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
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    Computer Software Company12%
    Retailer11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
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    Comms Service Provider32%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government8%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise32%
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise52%
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    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise31%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise52%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
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    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 65 reviews. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is rated 8.0, while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches writes "An advanced, sophisticated solution that allows for segmentation within networks". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches writes "Provides campus switches and access switches that are simple to deploy, but the code isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design". Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches and MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, whereas Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Arista Networks Platform and HPE Ethernet Switches. See our Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches report.

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