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Cisco 550X Series Stackable Managed Switches vs. MikroTik Routers and Switches

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    Cisco 550X Series Stackable Managed Switches

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ACisco 550X Series Stackable Managed Switches include capabilities and management options needed to support applications today and in the future, such as security, advanced QoS, comprehensive IPv6 support, and Layer 3 dynamic routing.N/A

    MikroTik Routers and Switches

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ALatvian company MikroTik offers routers and switches.N/A
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    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Testimonials
    Cisco 550X Series Stackable Managed SwitchesMikroTik Routers and Switches
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    It works very well as stack of core switches in small/medium company with 4x 10Gbit SFP+ interfaces. Native stacking is simple and in ring topology every switch has 2 redundant connections. They support maximum of 8 units per stack. You could use Cisco SG500X in hybrid stack with other series of switches, but make sure if other switch is compatible with hybrid mode stacking. Hybrid stack mode lower the number of units in stack. You should consider other model of switches if you need more then four SFP+ ports to connect more access switches using fiber cables.
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    MikroTik
    MikroTik is suited for large companies that require advanced distributions in terms of contracted bandwidth, and in the same way, allows a single device to specify filtering and firewall rules without acquiring an additional device. There is a range for small companies which is more economical and less robust, but in case it's not necessary, such a strict control over the data consumption of the company is not a feasible solution.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • Easy to create stacking
    • Easy to configure using web interface or command line
    • Similar command line to Cisco IOS
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    MikroTik
    • Affordable, it has more features compared to other brand at the same price.
    • Widely available, by today it's easy to obtained one, even online retailers sell it.
    • Highly customizable, you may write a powerful script to enhance the function.
    • Flexible, you can make different configuration approach based on you needs.
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • Missing command line options like show running-config "| include, exlude"
    • Possibility to connect to switch using usb console cable or usb dongle
    • Missing vtp protocol support, only gvrp available
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    MikroTik
    • Some of the wiki articles have not been updated or are not accurate enough. We spent a couple of days trying to find an example of implementing a mobile IPSec client solution. But once this has been implemented, it has been solid (always worked). A bigger community would help, and I am finding it hard to find the time to contribute to these articles.
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    Usability
    Cisco
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    MikroTik
    Almost perfect, despite some issue that need to be addressed by the manufacturer. If this issue has been addressed, a full 10 mark will be given.
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    Support Rating
    Cisco
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    MikroTik
    There is no SOC, NOC, where you can contact to try to resolve any difficulties. The problems that these devices have are solved largely through the community, with workaround alternatives, or if the support team responds to a request, the response times are too high for the current needs of technological communications.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    Cisco 550X switches stack using 10Gbit SFP+ ports on the front, while Dell N Series has dedicated ports (with cables) on the back of the unit. On the other hand dell N switches has number on small digital display showing stack member number, which is easier to identify. The cisco switches has dot beside the number of the switch member. I think Cisco devices are more reliable and stable than dell switches.
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    MikroTik
    Cisco Routers are one of the best in the market, however they are also very expensive and not suitable for a small deployment or any deployment which requires just a couple of routers. MikroTik on the other hand are less expensive and provides many features that you require for a small scale deployment. they fit in with the budget and do what you need them to.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Money savings as they are cheaper than competative Cisco IOS switches
    • Cisco Business Switches has limited lifetime warranty
    • Good switching capacity, and reliability
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    MikroTik
    • First of all it's cheaper than Cisco routers.
    • It has more functionality than Cisco routers that cost 4 times more.
    • It has a GUI. But it has CLI too.
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