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Pros
"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.""In the case of small businesses, the solution is budget-friendly and easy to configure.""The stability has been largely pretty good.""The price is low compared to the competition.""The solution can scale.""The solution has inspection firewalls that can do a deep packet inspection on a port basis.""ExtremeSwitching is a good, stable platform.""ExtremeSwitching fabric technology is a unique technology used to protect against viruses. ExtremeCloud IQ is a very good and feature-rich solution compared to Cisco, Ruxi Networks, or Huawei."

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"Our customers find the efficiency of TerraScale valuable."

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Cons
"There are latency issues that need to be addressed.""The licensing is expensive.""We noticed over the years that the price of the Extreme Switches has been rising and this will become a concern in the future.""ExtremeSwitching has many features but having come from Cisco environments, there is a steep learning curve to learning all the functionality.""Their support could definitely be better.""The training and resources for learning are lacking.""It could be cheaper in general.""The interface could be improved."

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"Cost is a primary factor of TerraScale."

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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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    Top Answer:The solution excels in configuration and other aspects. It offers reliability and performance.
    Top Answer:The product is expensive because of its working nature.
    Top Answer:ExtremeSwitching hardware lacks flexibility compared to some other options.
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    Overview
    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.
    Force10 TeraScale E-Series leverages a unique three CPU architecture that distributes switching, routing and management functionalities between three distinct processors, ensuring that an attack on one function does not impact the rest of the system. Additionally, by providing separate data and control planes, the TeraScale E-Series also allows network managers to always access the system, even under attack. And with advanced rate limiting algorithms, the TeraScale E-Series is able to prevent traffic floods that could cripple the system.
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    DavCo Restaurants Inc., Massage Envy, MakeMyTrip.com
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    University17%
    Government17%
    Security Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Computer Software Company12%
    Construction Company10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Real Estate/Law Firm9%
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    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise28%
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    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    ExtremeSwitching is ranked 5th in Data Center Networking with 17 reviews while TeraScale [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Data Center Networking. ExtremeSwitching is rated 8.4, while TeraScale [EOL] is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of ExtremeSwitching writes "Easy to configure, with a switching-level security feature". On the other hand, the top reviewer of TeraScale [EOL] writes "Technology is good but the price is the only factor". ExtremeSwitching is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus and NETGEAR Switches, whereas TeraScale [EOL] is most compared with Juniper QFX Series Switches.

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