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    Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AAs a supplier of fabric networking, Extreme offers a portfolio of Ethernet and IP fabric solutions. Whether to transform a campus, data center, metro, or WAN, Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches (ExtremeSwitching) fabric technologies aim to ensure a faster, more flexible, and more secure foundation for businesses.N/A
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    Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
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    Extreme Networks
    Chose Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
    Better support, better value overall, and an easy to navigate GUI. We have been using Notrel, the acquired by Avaya then acquired by Extreme and each iteration has built on a great platform and remains a very solid choice.
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    Chose Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
    We upgraded to Extreme Switches from Cisco SG500 and SG250 small business switches. Extreme Switches offer a much easier to use GUI management platform called Extreme CloudIQ, which makes visibility into our network much easier and user friendly. Performance wise these …
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    Chose Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
    I found Aruba equipment to be more expensive than Extreme [Ethernet Switches] and I just was not sold that they would perform better. In my opinion, you are paying a premium for the HPE Aruba brand. We've been using Extreme back when they were called Enterasys. They were …
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    Chose Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
    Overall the Extreme's CLI is more intuitive that Cisco's. At a core networking perspective the two are probably equal in terms of performance. When we were last upgrading our infrastructure networking Cisco Sales were not as interested in us since we are (by their definition) …
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    Chose Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
    Cisco switches and routers are good, but there is the "Cisco Tax" that you have to pay, along with the use of any non-Cisco branded SFPs blocking any tech support options until the non-Cisco device is removed. Extreme does not play that game. The switches also allow for two …
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    Chose Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
    Foundry, HP, Cisco, Brocade. Extreme performance is equivalent or better without the price tag added just for their name
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    Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)