On the other hand, Cisco invented the router, and had to develop
its own network operating system to make it
work. Cisco's network operating system
represents old technology, and it does not
benefit from the most
significant advances that come from Open Source developers.
Linux Routers = Customer Savings and Performance
Companies like ImageStream take advantage of
off-the-shelf components, mass-produced
enclosures, and the Linux operating system when
building routers, and pass along the savings to customers in the form of greater performance for the money.
Cisco also utilizes lower-cost router components, but does not always pass the
savings on to its customers. As a result, many Cisco router customers have become
frustrated with Cisco's high prices and mediocre to poor product performance.
ImageStream Linux Routers: More Features and Benefits Included:
All ImageStream routers include full-featured router software and one year of
24/7 technical support. This means that in a head-to-head comparison, you will
need to include these costs in any Cisco router quote. The annual cost of a Cisco
router support contract can be significant, and it often exceeds the price of a new
ImageStream router in only a few years.
|
Router Feature |
|
ImageStream |
|
Cisco
|
|
Competitive Price |
|
Yes |
|
No |
| Wire-Speed Performance |
|
|
Yes |
|
No |
|
Runs on Linux |
|
Yes |
|
No |
|
Free Support for 12 Months |
|
Yes |
|
No |
|
Support without a Contract |
|
Yes |
|
No |
|
Software Included |
|
Yes |
|
No |
|
Driver Component Technology |
|
Yes |
|
No |
|
Source Code for Developers |
|
Yes |
|
No |
| Transferable End User Licensing |
|
Yes |
|
No |
|
Free Software Upgrades for Life |
|
Yes |
|
No |
|
12-Month Warranty |
|
Yes |
|
Maybe |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As a rule, the more expensive the Cisco router, the more you will save with
ImageStream. At the entry level, ImageStream's Linux routers can cost about the
same as Cisco gear, with cost savings coming from lower technical support and
upgrade costs over the life of the product. In more demanding midrange
applications, ImageStream customers have claimed to receive quotes on Cisco
equipment that were 10 times the price of the chosen ImageStream solution.
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