We performed a comparison between Extreme VDX [EOL] and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco, HPE Aruba Networking, Ubiquiti Networks and others in Ethernet Switches."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."
"The most valuable feature of Extreme VDX is that we have had no problems and the solution's performance is excellent."
"I like the solution's technical support. I rate the technical support a ten out of ten."
"The single pane of glass that helps us manage everything through FortiManager is the most important feature."
"The product is stable."
"The solution has made configuration and setup very, very easy."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center's scalability is good."
"A valuable feature of FortiGate is its management integrity."
"I have found the solution to be scalable."
"The product's most valuable feature is its ability to manage switches from one central point."
"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."
"We need to understand a bit more about certifications and knowledge for understanding capabilities. The solution should make that more clear to its users."
"Routing is an area in Fortinet FortiSwitch with certain shortcomings where improvements are needed."
"FortiSwitch should improve the FortiGate map. The diagram cannot move automatically to show the switch. The map does not map the physical location. It cannot move or touch the diagram."
"Managing the VLANs is an area where the solution lacks and needs to improve."
"The UI of the firewall and reporting could be improved."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center needs to improve its UI and stability."
"With IT products, there is always room for improvement."
"There could be more porting software options for easy deployment in the product."
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Extreme VDX [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Ethernet Switches with 3 reviews while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is ranked 16th in Ethernet Switches with 18 reviews. Extreme VDX [EOL] is rated 8.6, while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Extreme VDX [EOL] writes "A stable, scalable, and problem-free solution". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center writes "Has intuitive graphical user interface, but the security features need improvement". Extreme VDX [EOL] is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches and Cisco Nexus, whereas Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS Switches.
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