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We performed a comparison between Cisco Nexus and ExtremeSwitching based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two LAN Switching solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"The setup was very easy, but managing it in operations was very complex.""The most valuable feature is the automation that we can do with it.""The most valuable feature is performance.""The flexibility, how accurately the VPCs operate as well as the redundancy built into it with the VPCs are the most valuable features.""Cisco Nexus has been very stable. No issues. It's been rock solid. We haven't had any issues with it in the last twelve months.""The integrations are valuable.""The product has a stable and strong server panel switch.""The initial setup is pretty easy."

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"It is meeting our expectations in terms of performance as well as cost-effectiveness.""Performance is good.""In the case of small businesses, the solution is budget-friendly and easy to configure.""ExtremeSwitching is a good, stable platform.""The solution has inspection firewalls that can do a deep packet inspection on a port basis.""They are good. We have been using them for about two years, and we are satisfied with their performance. For our network environment, these switches are working fine.""The unique ring topology is actually a handy innovation.""The most valuable features of ExtremeSwitching are that they are robust and have plenty of features. There is a lot of functionality. They have a lot of other features ExtremeSwitching that you can get involved with but I haven't been using many of them."

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Cons
"The implementation process could be easier, which is something that should be improved.""In the Nexus 3500, you can't do per-port Jumbo frames, so you have to enable it as a global configuration.""In the next release of the solution, I would like to see varying integration between VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding) instances so we can integrate BGB into different VRFs in a more organized way. We have some issues with tunnels and VRFs.""There are limitations on some of the lower level 9K solutions where you can't do the same things that you would normally be able to do, like for instance the number of static maps that you can configure on it.""For a very small subset, Cisco Nexus caused port flapping within the applications.""I would like to see the integration of the products into something where it's seamless where an engineer never touches the switch again, never does CLI and you move to an application based network organization.""If I call during a high volume, I might get someone that just doesn't know as much or it takes a little bit of time and they put us on hold more. Otherwise, it's good.""The only issue that I have with this product is finding help on different commands when I'm trying to make a change."

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"Their pricing could be a bit cheaper, as Huawei switches offer better pricing.""The licensing is expensive.""Extreme Networks does not have any entry-level products. This is a problem for them because Aruba has an Instant On series, which is new and cost-effective. Cisco also has the 1000 series, and other brands offer entry-level products.""The solution as a whole has hardware quality issues.""There are latency issues that need to be addressed.""The training and resources for learning are lacking.""The interface could be improved.""We noticed over the years that the price of the Extreme Switches has been rising and this will become a concern in the future."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Costs more than most, but the reliability pays for the difference."
  • "The price of this solution is good when compared to others in the market."
  • "Our licensing fees are approximately $2,000 USD per year."
  • "Every Cisco product is more expensive than competitors on the market, which is just a fact, but from my perspective, it is worth it."
  • "All of our costs including subscription, licensing, and support services are bundled together, and the cost is approximately $100,000 USD per year."
  • "This is a very expensive product."
  • "The license for Cisco Nexus is one year to three years, in this case for the SMARTnet. It is a price per unit, in terms of this specific appliance."
  • "Our licensing costs for this solution are approximately $200 USD per month."
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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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    Questions from the Community
    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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    Average Words per Review
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    Rating
    8.4
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    Overview
    The Cisco Nexus family of switches is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the next-generation data center. Not simply bigger or faster, these switches offer the following characteristics: infrastructure that can be scaled cost-effectively and that helps you increase energy, budget, and resource efficiency, transport that can navigate the transition to 10 Gigabit Ethernet and unified fabric and can also handle architectural changes such as virtualization, Web 2.0 applications, and cloud computing and operational continuity to meet your need for an environment where system availability is assumed and maintenance windows are rare if not totally extinct.
    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.
    Sample Customers
    Advanced Medical Transport, Banco de Guayaquil, Baylor Scott & White Health, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, Calligaris, Children's Hospital Colorado, City of Biel, Del Papa Distributing, Department of Justice, Dimension Data, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Hertz, K&L Gates , LightEdge, Lone Star College System, Management Science Associates, Mindtree, NBC Olympics, Quest, Sony Corporation, The Department of Education in Western Australia, Valley Proteins
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    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm14%
    Government14%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company25%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Government17%
    University17%
    Security Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Construction Company9%
    Real Estate/Law Firm9%
    Company Size
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    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise72%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise60%
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    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise28%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise58%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Nexus vs. ExtremeSwitching
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco Nexus vs. ExtremeSwitching and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Cisco Nexus is ranked 6th in LAN Switching with 8 reviews while ExtremeSwitching is ranked 7th in LAN Switching with 11 reviews. Cisco Nexus is rated 8.4, while ExtremeSwitching is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Cisco Nexus writes " Offer high performance capabilities and enables efficient data transmission and processing". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ExtremeSwitching writes "God performance, cost-effective, and capable of expanding". Cisco Nexus is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Juniper QFX Series Switches, Arista Networks Platform, Dell PowerConnect Switches and HPE A-Series, whereas ExtremeSwitching is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches and NETGEAR Switches. See our Cisco Nexus vs. ExtremeSwitching report.

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