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PTX Series Routers vs Rackswitch comparison

Juniper and IBM are both solutions in the Data Center Networking category. Juniper is ranked #8, while IBM is ranked #9. Juniper holds a 5.9% mindshare in DCN, compared to IBM’s 0.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Juniper users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IBM users who would recommend it.
PTX Series Routers
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100% willing to recommend
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100% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between PTX Series Routers and Rackswitch based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

PTX Series Routers
Ranking in Data Center Networking
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Rackswitch
Ranking in Data Center Networking
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Data Center Networking category, the mindshare of PTX Series Routers is 5.9%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rackswitch is 0.1%, down from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Center Networking
 

Featured Reviews

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Allows for frequent manipulation and configuration with good technical support
It is a highly scalable solution. We mainly use it for 100 gig connectivity. It also allows for frequent manipulation or configuration, but we never use those features We have been using this solution for over five years. It is comparatively stable. It is a scalable solution. The technical…
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it_user1068 - PeerSpot reviewer
Rackswitch is very easy to use and perfect for small businesses with small budgets.
Rackswitch consumes less power, eliminates delays, has a low latency, has airflow like the one found in servers for cooling purposes at a low cost and are redundant, is flexible, is reliable, and has a high level of performance. They are also scalable and of very high performance caliber with some already made virtualized.Rackswitch is easy to acquire, deploy and manage. It has an OpenFlow feature that minimizes complexity and allows for easy creation of virtualized networks.They are also fault tolerant, multicast and compatible with switches from other vendors.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
25%
Educational Organization
10%
Media Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
6%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Comparisons

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Compared 35% of the time
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Overview

The PTX Series Routers offer native 400G inline MACsec, flexible filtering, and a reliable network operating system that has been powering generations worth of high-performance solutions. Discover what 100G and 400G mass scale in the cloud can offer with PTX.

Juniper
RackSwitch is a 1/10Gb Ethernet switch ideal for next-generation data centers. It delivers unmatched price performance, along with benefits such as server-matched airflow, lower power consumption, low latency, and easy switch management.
IBM
 

Sample Customers

LINX, Zayo Group
Altus IT, SL-Rasch, COMAS, Balluff GmbH, CANCOM IT Solutions, Kings College London
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