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We performed a comparison between Brocade Ethernet Switches and ExtremeWireless based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"It has good integration with HPE Primera. They have smart zoning in which the administration is very easy. You don't have to do anything. Zoning and other things are done automatically if you just enable the smart zoning. That's one very good thing in HP.""There's a zone for each server and services in the storage.""The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides.""The technical support is good.""The switches last for a very long time.""I have not had any issues with our Brocade switches.""The initial setup was really straightforward and easy.""The reliability of Brocade is the most valuable feature. The solution has been up and running for over ten years without any fail, fixes required, or breakdowns. It is a very strong piece of equipment."

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"ExtremeWireless is a flexible solution.""The technical support from Extreme Networks is perfect.""It's reliable and works well. It's pretty stable.""It's cloud-based and very easy to deploy.""The stability of the solution has been fine.""ExtremeWireless provides us with enterprise-level authentication methods at an excellent cost. It supports all the latest authentication methods. Another advantage is the built-in DHCP server. We don't need third-party DHCP servers to get the IPF.""I like Cloud IQ, ExtremeWireless' cloud controller and analytics platform. It's full of information, easy to use, and provides excellent visibility into my network.""It provides seamless connectivity if you move around."

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"Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions.""It should be simpler. There are still some things that can be simpler in the Brocade switches.""The solution could be more secure.""These switches are no longer supported.""No graphical interface.""There are some performance issues.""Brocade Ethernet Switches need a better interface and centralized management."

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"Technical support is an area that needs to be improved.""The solution should offer better support.""ExtremeWireless should fix some general bugs and make the user interface more user-friendly.""The solution needs to improve its portfolio.""The product must be provided at a cheaper price.""The onsite controllers are not as good as the cloud controller. I would also like ExtremeWireless to add web filtering on the access point. This feature is available from other vendors but not ExtremeWireless.""The current product line is very high-level and is well suited for enterprise-level organizations, but they need a more cost-effective solution for smaller businesses.""The main area for improvement is the company's local visibility."

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  • "The price of Brocade Ethernet Switches is expensive."
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  • "There are both paid and free licenses of the cloud environment, with only basic functionality in the free version."
  • "The purchase of 350 access points cost approximately $250,000 USD."
  • "The solution is priced well and we currently are only paying for a license for maintenance."
  • "Our access points device is at its end of life. I can buy one more and then I must buy a new device, but if it is a new device it will not support the old virtual appliance. I would need to upgrade our virtual appliance to the next version or build a new virtual appliance with new devices, and it's not good for us. The overall licensing subscription could be better."
  • "The price of the solution overall is expensive. Additionally, the controller and license are expensive. We pay for an annual subscription."
  • "Extreme isn't the most expensive, but it's not a low-cost solution, and because there are no big volumes, you don't receive significant discounts, making the final price higher."
  • "I rate the price of Extreme Wireless a three out of five."
  • "It's not as expensive as some and is scalable to our needs."
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    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides.
    Top Answer:Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions.
    Top Answer:Our organization has almost all of the financial institutions in Puerto Rico connected simultaneously to our system. We have a firewall first, and then the Brocade system. All of our switches are… more »
    Top Answer:The initial setup process is simple.
    Top Answer:ExtremeWireless's technical support services could be better. Additionally, using the troubleshooting feature for the cloud version is challenging.
    Top Answer:We use the application to deploy a new setup and for the data migration.
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    Overview
    From the world's first Ethernet fabric technology, to an open controller that eliminates vendor lock-in, to a switch stack that you can distribute throughout your campus, Brocade Ethernet Switches give you choices. Whether that means functionality, vendors, or even locations beyond the wiring closet, every option is secure, economical, and easily manageable.
    Extreme ExtremeWireless Access Points deliver wired-like performance, at scale for high-density in every environment. Smart Access Points are equally adept for both distributed and centralized deployment models. ExtremeWireless Controllers provide advanced functionality to allow organizations to define how wireless voice/video/data traffic is processed without architectural constraints and in accordance with business needs.
    Sample Customers
    Ajubeo, Akquinet AG, Big Data Analytics Provider Boligkontoret Danmark Bristol is Open, CDE Lightband, Cicero School District 99, City and County of San Francisco, Department of Emergency, City of Chattanooga, Cloudscale.sh
    St. Xavier High School, Americatel, Diamond Light Source
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    Computer Software Company17%
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    Comms Service Provider18%
    University9%
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    Educational Organization10%
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    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise40%
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    Brocade Ethernet Switches is ranked 19th in Ethernet Switches with 10 reviews while ExtremeWireless is ranked 12th in Wireless LAN with 21 reviews. Brocade Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2, while ExtremeWireless is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Brocade Ethernet Switches writes "This solution has been up and running for over ten years without any fail". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ExtremeWireless writes "An easy to deploy solution that can scale and expand". Brocade Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches and Mellanox Switches, whereas ExtremeWireless is most compared with Ruckus Wireless, Aruba Wireless, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, ExtremeCloud IQ and Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points.

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