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RUCKUS Ethernet Switches vs. UniFi Cloud Gateways

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    RUCKUS Ethernet Switches

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ANow from CommScope, the RUCKUS® ICX family of fixed form-factor switches work together to simplify network set-up and management, enhance security, and minimize troubleshooting, offered as low-latency, non-blocking architecture that provide throughput for demanding applications.

    $835

    UniFi Cloud Gateways

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/AUbiquiti Networks supports enterprise network security and wireless WAN via the WiFi integrated UniFi Cloud Gateways, including the Dream Router 7, and the UniFi Express 7.N/A
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    RUCKUS Ethernet SwitchesUniFi Cloud Gateways
    Editions & Modules
    Compact Switch
    $835.00
    Port Switch
    $1,000.00
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    RUCKUS Ethernet SwitchesUniFi Cloud Gateways
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    RUCKUS Ethernet SwitchesUniFi Cloud Gateways
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    9.2
    (12 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    CommScope
    I love this switch for access and aggregate, especially due to the lack of needing reboots. [Other systems require this] reliable and stable platform.
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    Ubiquiti Networks
    Ubiquiti's wireless WAN solution is suitable for usage in businesses of all sizes. Smaller businesses may not profit as much from the integration of Wi-Fi devices due to the high expense of doing so, hence the cost-benefit analysis favors larger businesses. In big and medium-sized businesses, having access to such tools improves network security and administration by allowing for several, conceptually separate networks to be managed and made available from a single Wi-Fi access point.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    CommScope
    • They are relatively easy to configure and to maintain.
    • They have all of the high-end configuration capabilities as Cisco switches.
    • The switches have excellent performance and reliability.
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    Ubiquiti Networks
    • Automatically load balances based on band. Makes it simple to spread out users.
    • Updates can be set to automatic or manual. Automatic uses rolling updates, happens every time we update the controller.
    • Continually add new features and improvements with their FREE software upgrades
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    Cons
    CommScope
    • Licensing for the 10GB ports is a bit pricey, but that was 5 years ago, so things may have changed
    • The CLI commands are slightly different than typical Cisco commands
    • Their rack mounting was not the prettiest in the world
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    Ubiquiti Networks
    • Supply can be a problem, especially for new products. We have had to sometimes wait for months for supply to come in.
    • No phone support. Only email/chat. can be frustrating sometimes just texting someone, but have not had to contact them very often.
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    Usability
    CommScope
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    Ubiquiti Networks
    The combination of performance, range, low-power use, and manageability made it ideal for us.
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    Support Rating
    CommScope
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    Ubiquiti Networks
    We have not needed to contact support, except to replace one device that was damaged in shipping. The company immediately issued an RMA without delay, and we had our replacement product within a week
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    Alternatives Considered
    CommScope
    The switching holds up well against HP, Extreme, Juniper, et. al at the edge. Cost is also a huge factor, and played a part in the purchase. Not just for the switches themselves, but also optics can be purchased at a discount. Service delivery has been fantastic, and in 3 years I've not had to replace any of the brocade switches I've purchased.
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    Ubiquiti Networks
    In the past, we used D-Link wi-fi devices, where centralized management was not possible, distributing the same SSID through several devices. Which cost configuration time and instability in the use between one point and another, because eventually, this transition between a device and another by a client was not transparent and functional as it is today with the Ubiquiti solution.
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    Return on Investment
    CommScope
    • Equipment just runs
    • Sometimes past EOL/EOS
    • Firmwares just work
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    Ubiquiti Networks
    • Huge cost savings. Buy it once and you are done, no annual renewals.
    • Extremely reliable and scalable. We went from 0 to 900 Chromebooks in 2 years.
    • Very little maintenance, set it and forget it. Allows us to focus on other tasks.
    Incentivized
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