[c-nsp] Server Load Balancer - Cisco vs Brocade vs F5

[scott owens]

Not knowing what the intended traffic type is -
you left out Barracuda and NetScalers which perform great and are at
opposite ends of the financial spectrum.

Don't just look at the 3 you mentioned.



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> Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 22:42:44 +0000
> From: Felix Nkansah <felixnkansah at gmail.com>
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> Hi All,
>
> I deployed a number of Cisco CSS load balancers for a client, about 2 years
> ago.
>
> However, they tell me today that they are unhappy with the product and are
> considering non-Cisco alternatives for their new projects.
>
> Interestingly, all they say is that they have "issues" with Cisco CSS; I
> don't know what those problems are.
>
> They are considering either of F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager or Brocade
> ServerIron ADX platforms for their new server load-balancing needs.
>
> I was wondering if any of you have praises for the F5 and/or Brocade
> load-balancing offerings?
>
> Thanks.
>
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