NVIDIA Spectrum Switches vs. RUCKUS Ethernet Switches

Well suited: HCI Infrastructure as a high-performance platform for storage traffic TOR or Network Backbone Less appropriate: Client Access switches

Incentivized

I'm not sure of a situation where Ruckus ICX switches wouldn't be appropriate unless you work in a very small company where you only have one or two switches and don't need managed (smart) switches. For every other situation, I think the switches are robust enough and certainly cost-effective enough to serve most any situation or need.

Incentivized

• open platform for use with e.g. Cumulus OS
• cost effective
• excellent support

Incentivized

• Port Density/cost per port
• Some models auto-stack, which makes connectivity much easier
• The E-rate discounts for education are AMAZING

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• Interoperability with other vendors
• Bugs

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• Documentation
• Built in Help for commands
• Consistency between models

Broadcom is quicker is rolling out newer chipset and hardware. But NVIDIA Mellanox has better system integration due to its purchase of Cumulus OS.

Incentivized

Ruckus outperformed other vendors, especially those priced higher than ruckus. The performance for the cost allows for a longer reliable use over other vendors evaluated.

• Overall seamless integration into the datacenter
• Better cost per port so higher ROI

Incentivized

• These switches are very good in the virtual environment. We have a highly reliable network in part because of these switches
• The high uptime allows the business to offer reliable always-on connectivity to our clients
• Speeds are fantastic, especially in a big data environment where speed is crucial to our remote client base

Incentivized