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Broadcom StrataXGS vs Cisco Catalyst Switches comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Broadcom StrataXGS
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
28th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
3.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Catalyst Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
179
Ranking in other categories
LAN Switching (1st), Data Center Networking (1st), AV Over IP Switching (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Broadcom StrataXGS is 0.8%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Catalyst Switches is 3.9%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cisco Catalyst Switches3.9%
Broadcom StrataXGS0.8%
Other95.3%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

WILLIAM SANITATE - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President Of Engineering at O & S Services LLC
Useful multi-processes, software compatibility, and flexible
The initial setup of Broadcom StrataXGS is complex. However, if you use reference design by Broadcom it can be easy. If you use something else that is not in the reference design you can start to have timing or other problems. If you are not using their hardware, such as Intel, the support might not be there.
AG
Unit Nos at Orange
Reliable support boosts confidence while initial setup complexities highlight improvement areas
Challenges I've encountered mostly involve the RMA part for hardware replacement, which doesn't happen regularly, but sometimes I face challenges due to limited parts in India; they offer different model devices as a stopgap arrangement. It's quite difficult to specify features I would want to see in future updates because that varies from model to model. I would definitely recommend Cisco Catalyst Switches to other users. We do maintenance for Cisco Catalyst Switches. For maintenance, we usually need three people from different regions working as a single team; our engineers handle both projects and maintenance, so there isn't a specific engineer just for maintenance. I work with firewalls and next-generation firewalls. Overall, I would rate the solution as an eight 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

"The most valuable feature of Broadcom StrataXGS is the multi-processes and software compatibility providing flexibility. There are plenty of options to choose from."
"These switches are flexible and user-friendly."
"Cisco offers DNS features over other vendors."
"I like the flexibility of this product."
"The technical support is at an expert level."
"The solution is stable."
"The 802.1X port security and other security features work well and help keep the network secure."
"Rather than spending one or two hours configuring a switch, I can easily do that in one minute on the cloud."
"The new series has lots of great features, it's really lovely. From a management perspective, or a policy creation perspective, which we are seeing in the Catalyst 9000 series it is great."
 

Cons

"The support could improve."
"These switches should have better compatibility with software-defined technology."
"There could be improvements in the repeat configuration with some file integration that is currently missing."
"The price of the product is very expensive."
"The configuration options on the Cisco Commerce website could be more efficient."
"Cisco Catalyst Switches' pricing can be cheaper."
"The price could be better. For Cisco, there is no need for improvement except for the price. It's expensive."
"I would like to see better compatibility between Cisco and other vendors."
"Their centralized management could be better. There should be some kind of software for centralized management so that I don't need somebody else to manage it."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Broadcom StrataXGS is high, but other solutions such as Cisco are more expensive."
"Cisco Catalyst Switches is an expensive solution."
"The product is quite expensive."
"The price is too high for this market."
"Cisco switches are expensive. Their price range is based not only on what the product does but also the name in the industry. They are good at what they do. If you need a better product, there are other lineups available."
"This is expensive, even when compared to competitors' products."
"Cisco Catalyst Switches are very expensive."
"Highly priced"
"It would be great for the user if Cisco lowered the prices for their routers and switches."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
23%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Legal Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business80
Midsize Enterprise29
Large Enterprise79
 

Questions from the Community

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Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?
Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...
What do you like most about Cisco Catalyst Switches?
We are a vendor for the healthcare sector, especially hospitals, and normally, we use a full Cisco solution for stability, especially for the stability of the Access Points and the security of swit...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Catalyst Switches?
For pricing satisfaction, I'd say it will be six to seven because Cisco usually is costly compared to other vendors. Regarding pricing, there is indeed room for improvement.
 

Also Known As

StrataXGS
Cisco Catalyst, Catalyst
 

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Sample Customers

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