SmartNet Alternatives

Sun Feb 13 20:58:49 UTC 2011

> * Ryan Finnesey:
> 
> > This is one of the reasons we are starting to look at Juniper for a
> > new network build.  It is my understanding we set software updates
> > for life for free.
> 
> My understanding is that it's free for customers who have a service
> contract in place.  Most downloads are not self-service, and I haven't
> tested if you can get JTAC to provide images for devices you don't
> own.

Brocade is now offering 5 years (what they consider lifetime) support to
the original purchaser of the equipment on some product lines:

FastIron SX800, SX1600, CX, WS, and TurboIron that includes software
updates.

We use a lot of the FCX units.