2019 Networking Leaders: Multi-Protocol (Ethernet/FC) Storage Switches

Edge switches used to consolidate server cabling at the top of a data center rack to Ethernet LANs, NAS, iSCSI SANs and FCoE SANs.

Another new survey category, Cisco was the clear winner in all segments for Multi-Protocol (Ethernet/FC) Storage Switches, as IT professionals chose the company for leadership in Market, Price, Performance, Reliability, Service & Support and Innovation. Dell EMC finished second as Market leader, followed by Extreme Networks/Avaya/Broadcom, in third.

Market Leader: Cisco

Price Leader: Cisco

Performance Leader: Cisco

Reliability Leader: Cisco

Innovation Leader: Cisco

Service & Support Leader: Cisco