Brocade FastIron [EOL] vs Extreme VDX [EOL] comparison

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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.
    Top Answer:Software needs to be updated regularly in order to maintain security and performance. However, in some cases, it is necessary to stack switches in order to meet the needs of the network. Although… more »
    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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    FastIron
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    Overview
    Brocade FastIron SX Series of Layer 2/3 switches provide] a foundation for improved operational efficiency and faster response to business opportunities today and into the future. The FastIron SX Series extends control from the network edge to the backbone with intelligent network services, including superior Quality of Service (QoS), predictable performance, advanced security, comprehensive management, and integrated resiliency. In addition, the FastIron SX Series offers compatibility with a common operating system, and a shared interface and power supply modules reduce the cost of ownership by minimizing operational expenses and improving Return on Investment (ROI).
    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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    Huntington Beach Union High School District
    Niagra Falls Bridge Commission, Medien System Partner, CDE Lightband, MaximumASP
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    Computer Software Company22%
    Government16%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Financial Services Firm8%
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    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise55%
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    March 2024
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    Brocade FastIron [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Data Center Networking while Extreme VDX [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Data Center Networking with 3 reviews. Brocade FastIron [EOL] is rated 0.0, while Extreme VDX [EOL] is rated 8.6. On the other hand, the top reviewer of Extreme VDX [EOL] writes "A stable, scalable, and problem-free solution". Brocade FastIron [EOL] is most compared with , whereas Extreme VDX [EOL] is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus, MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches.

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