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We performed a comparison between Broadcom StrataConnect and Extreme VDX [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"They have some of the fastest speeds available."

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"Its simplicity and web interface were most valuable. I also liked the two-factor authentication.""The fabric of the solution and the management aspect are the solution's most valuable features.""The most valuable feature of Extreme VDX is that we have had no problems and the solution's performance is excellent."

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"Broadcom's biggest issue is that they don't like to share information."

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"The only problem is that at the moment it's an Extreme product and Extreme is not really pushing it. They have to make up for weak innovation and I'm not sure if they want to do that.""Its scalability can be better. If possible, it can have Hyper POE. I am not sure if there is a fiber version.""I would like the ability to stack with different switch brands."

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  • "It's approximately $1,000,000.00 if you want to get a license for the software."
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  • "It was around $1500 a year. It is cheaper than Cisco but more expensive than Ruckus."
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    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Extreme VDX is that we have had no problems and the solution's performance is excellent.
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    Top Answer:I give the solution a nine out of ten because we don't have any problems. Most customers prefer products that don't have too many problems. I would recommend Extreme VDX as the first option because… more »
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    StrataConnect
    VDX, Brocade VDX
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    Overview

    StrataConnect switches support 1 Gigabit, 2.5 Gigabit, 5 Gigabit, 10 Gigabit, and 25 Gigabit I/O speeds covering switch bandwidths from tens of gigabits to hundreds of gigabits. StrataConnect switches integrate optional CPU, Copper PHYs or high-speed SerDes with built-in buffering, traffic management, and L2-L4 processing enabling complete “system-on-a-chip” solutions. The StrataConnect line is designed for low power, optimized Layer 2 switching, and simplicity of design ideal for SMB, SME, industrial, embedded, control plane, and layer 2 data plane switch applications. Market-leading switch products are enabled by pairing FASTPATH turnkey software with StrataConnect switches via a low touch, rapid time-to-market model.

    Brocade VDX Switches support Layer 2 and Layer 3 fabrics with open standards and extensive scalability to deliver high performance, capacity, and reliability for data center spine and leaf deployments. It includes the following products: Brocade VDX 6740 SWITCHES, Brocade VDX 6940 SWITCH and Brocade VDX 8770 SWITCH.
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    Coty, Banese, Intellinet
    Niagra Falls Bridge Commission, Medien System Partner, CDE Lightband, MaximumASP
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    Computer Software Company22%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Educational Organization8%
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    Computer Software Company23%
    Government16%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Financial Services Firm9%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise54%
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    Broadcom StrataConnect is ranked 28th in Ethernet Switches while Extreme VDX [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Ethernet Switches with 3 reviews. Broadcom StrataConnect is rated 9.0, while Extreme VDX [EOL] is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Broadcom StrataConnect writes "Scales well, reliable, and has good support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Extreme VDX [EOL] writes "A stable, scalable, and problem-free solution". Broadcom StrataConnect is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches and Mellanox Switches, whereas Extreme VDX [EOL] is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches and Cisco Nexus.

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