Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Data Center Switching [EOL] vs ExtremeSwitching comparison

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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Data Center Switching [EOL] and ExtremeSwitching based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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  • "On pricing, ExtremeSwitches are going to beat most of the major competition."
  • "It is not a subscription-based model, and there is no licensing concept. We have to pay for hardware AMC. We have hardware on our premises and for the hardware support, we have to go for the annual maintenance contract with the partner."
  • "The pricing and licensing are good with the cloud."
  • "There is a cost for ExtremeSwitching and if you want the support and maintenance, there are additional costs. My clients typically pay for the support and maintenance annually."
  • "There is no license required to use the solution. The hardware controller is expensive, and this is why I prefer controlling ExtremeSwitching on the cloud."
  • "The price is expensive. We pay for a license, but you have to pay more if you want to increase the number."
  • "We paid 25,000 to 30,000 INR."
  • "ExtremeSwitching offers very good pricing plans for their licenses. Compared to their rivals, ExtremeSwitching's prices are very affordable and reasonable. This is why our customers are happy to pay for their service critical support. ExtremeSwitching also offers a great portal to track clients, further satisfying our customers. They are always happy to pay for the service every month. The pricing is very reasonable."
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    Top Answer:ExtremeSwitching is a good, stable platform.
    Top Answer:ExtremeSwitching offers very good pricing plans for their licenses. Compared to their rivals, ExtremeSwitching's prices are very affordable and reasonable. This is why our customers are happy to pay… more »
    Top Answer:Experiences with ExtremeSwitching depend on the customer. It keeps changing, but it has a high capacity, with more throughput and more ports for data centers. For regular customers, it is extremely… more »
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    In Data Center Networking
    5th
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    Reviews
    10
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    Rating
    8.4
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    ExtremeSwitching is the family of products comprising different switch types: Modular (X8 and 8000 series [formerly BlackDiamond] and S and K series switches); Stackable (X-series and A, B, C, and 7100 series switches); Standalone (SSA, X430, and D, 200, 800, and ISW series); and Mobile Backhaul (E4G). ExtremeSwitching work from Edge Switching that ensures the performance and reliable operation of end-user devices and applications including port density, bandwidth, and network services to Aggregation / Core Switches is designed for the demanding needs of aggregation, top-of-rack and campus core environments, these switches deliver 10Gb, 40Gb and even 100Gb bandwidth with maximum throughput and reliability.
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    University17%
    Government17%
    Security Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Construction Company9%
    Real Estate/Law Firm9%
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    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise28%
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    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Data Center Switching [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Data Center Networking while ExtremeSwitching is ranked 5th in Data Center Networking with 11 reviews. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Data Center Switching [EOL] is rated 0.0, while ExtremeSwitching is rated 8.4. On the other hand, the top reviewer of ExtremeSwitching writes "God performance, cost-effective, and capable of expanding". Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Data Center Switching [EOL] is most compared with , whereas ExtremeSwitching is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus and NETGEAR Switches.

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