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

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"Performance is good.""The solution excels in configuration and other aspects. It offers reliability and performance.""The performance of ExtremeSwitching is good.""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 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.""In the case of small businesses, the solution is budget-friendly and easy to configure.""Our vendors are great and they offer very good support services.""The switches are fast."

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Cons
"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.""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."

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"ExtremeSwitching switches are not prevalent in the industry, so it's harder to go online and research how to deploy their APs or switches. There is a broader user community for Cisco and Juniper because they've been around for a while and everybody has a bit of knowledge they can publish online.""Their support could definitely be better.""The licensing is expensive.""I believe they should be more aggressive in terms of pricing.""The interface could be improved.""The solution lacks a cyber asset attack capability.""It could be cheaper in general.""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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  • "It was around $1500 a year. It is cheaper than Cisco but more expensive than Ruckus."
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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: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 »
    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 Ethernet Switches
    7th
    out of 16 in LAN Switching
    Views
    1,248
    Comparisons
    747
    Reviews
    10
    Average Words per Review
    424
    Rating
    8.4
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    Also Known As
    VDX, Brocade VDX
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    Overview
    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.
    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
    Niagra Falls Bridge Commission, Medien System Partner, CDE Lightband, MaximumASP
    Blue Waters
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Government16%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    REVIEWERS
    University17%
    Government17%
    Security Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company11%
    Construction Company10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Real Estate/Law Firm9%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise54%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise28%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    Extreme VDX [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Ethernet Switches with 3 reviews while ExtremeSwitching is ranked 7th in LAN Switching with 17 reviews. Extreme VDX [EOL] is rated 8.6, while ExtremeSwitching is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Extreme VDX [EOL] writes "A stable, scalable, and problem-free solution". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ExtremeSwitching writes "Easy to configure, with a switching-level security feature". Extreme VDX [EOL] is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches and Cisco Nexus, whereas ExtremeSwitching is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus and NETGEAR Switches.

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