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We performed a comparison between Extreme VDX [EOL] and Meraki MS Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"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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"With Meraki, there is the advantage that you have dashboard access via the internet and you can work on it from anywhere.""You can access a single pane of glass and configure all the devices via the same access.""The most valuable feature is the ability to orchestrate the network from the cloud.""We have no problem with technical support from Cisco.""I like the flexibility of the Meraki firewall. It gives you the ability to lock things down. Having multiple VLANs is helpful for the switching infrastructure and firewall. It's crucial when you have a public-facing VLAN, a private-facing VLAN, and a secure VLAN.""I like the portal, it's really interesting.""The initial setup is simple.""The most valuable feature about Meraki is the console. The second most valuable feature, to me, is the technical support and the infrastructure behind the console."

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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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"We aren't missing any features.""The pricing can be made cheaper.""The product demonstrates poor price per performance when compared with its competitors.""The switch capacity needs to be improved.""It can have better security. It needs more security enhancements, and in particular, a zero-trust element. If we could have external and internal users vetted in the same way as a zero-trust network, that will be handy.""Doesn't enable a local configuration without internet access.""Sometimes the controller in the cloud that controls the access points does not have the most accurate information. There is sometimes a glitch in keeping the management controller that is in the cloud up to date.""The price for this product could be cheaper. For a low-budget school or institution, scaling up and implementing more switches could take longer because of budget constraints."

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  • "It was around $1500 a year. It is cheaper than Cisco but more expensive than Ruckus."
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  • "This product is more than the competition, but you get what you pay for."
  • "With the solution that we currently have, I think it costs about 1,200 pounds a year. They bill on a yearly basis."
  • "This is not a cheap solution."
  • "The DNA subscription is a three-year minimum term."
  • "The pricing is high and it is where we get the most pushback from customers."
  • "We paid for our switches outright, at a cost of between $15,000 USD and $18,000 USD."
  • "Its price is definitely competitive."
  • "Meraki is a little bit expensive, but when you compare the pricing with others, Meraki is a good option."
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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:The most valuable features of Meraki MS Switches are their reliability and simplicity.
    Top Answer:I would rate the costliness of Meraki MS Switches at around seven out of ten. They are not cheap, but I find them to be a good value for the money. However, I would prefer if the prices were a bit… more »
    Top Answer:One area where Meraki MS switches could improve is offering smaller switch sizes for distribution switches, as not all networks require the standard 24 or 48 ports. Having more compact options with… more »
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    Also Known As
    VDX, Brocade VDX
    MS220, MS320, MS420
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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.

    Meraki MS Switches are first-line cloud-managed access and aggregation switches that combine the benefits of cloud-based centralized management with a reliable access platform. With cloud management, thousands of switch ports can be configured and monitored instantly over the web.

    Meraki MS Switches Features

    Meraki MS Switches have many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • True zero-touch configuration
    • Integrated troubleshooting tools, logging, and alerting
    • Energy-efficient design
    • Low acoustics and fanless options
    • Flexible stacking
    • Cloud management
    • Simple integration into existing and mixed infrastructures
    • Role-based administration
    • Automatic, secure firmware updates
    • Stack power
    • Multigigabit ports
    • Voice VLAN support
    • Link aggregation control protocol (LACP)

    Meraki MS Switches Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing Meraki MS Switches. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Automatic email alerts: If email alerts are enabled, you will receive automatic alerts via email when device or port changes occur. This makes Meraki MS Switches a convenient solution.
    • Identify issues ahead of time: With the solution’s proactive and on-demand cable testing tools, you are notified about any cable problems before anyone else.
    • Detailed client device views: The solution includes a helpful detailed view per client device, including port, VLAN, device fingerprinting, and connectivity data.
    • Lifetime warranty: Meraki MS Switches include a limited lifetime hardware warranty that provides next-day advance hardware replacement.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Meraki MS Switches is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are its accessibility, application visibility, and flexibility features.

    Jóhann T., IT Manager at Sund Upper Secondary School, says, “Accessibility is what I find most valuable in Meraki MS Switches, because I'm able to check things and see if they're working, without being on-site at all times.”

    A Senior Network Engineer at a tech services company mentions, "The top feature of Meraki MS switches for me is Layer 7 application visibility. Another positive in general is that you don't need to set up a console to the switch itself; it dials into a single dashboard where you can completely manage all your network devices."

    John M., user at Baseline Consulting, LLC, comments, "I like the flexibility of the Meraki firewall. It gives you the ability to lock things down. Having multiple VLANs is helpful for the switching infrastructure and firewall. It's crucial when you have a public-facing VLAN, a private-facing VLAN, and a secure VLAN."

    PeerSpot user William M., Consulting Engineer at IV4, expresses, "It is easy to deploy, maintain, and update. It has been trouble-free so far. I am still a Cisco command-line bigot, but the web interface makes it a lot easier for our help desk to interact with a client. When the clients call in and say that they aren't able to connect, it takes the help desk 10 minutes or less to look at everything in the enterprise or location. They can look at the firewall, switches, or access points in the dashboard. That's why I like the dashboard."

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    Niagra Falls Bridge Commission, Medien System Partner, CDE Lightband, MaximumASP
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    Financial Services Firm8%
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    Comms Service Provider16%
    Construction Company9%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Retailer8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
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    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise55%
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    Small Business55%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise24%
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    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise46%
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    Extreme VDX [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Ethernet Switches with 3 reviews while Meraki MS Switches is ranked 5th in Ethernet Switches with 87 reviews. Extreme VDX [EOL] is rated 8.6, while Meraki MS Switches 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 Meraki MS Switches writes "They're not expensive and configuration is very easy". Extreme VDX [EOL] is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus, MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, whereas Meraki MS Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access and NETGEAR Switches.

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