Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches vs ExtremeSwitching comparison

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches vs. ExtremeSwitching

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Categories and Ranking

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch L...

Ranking in LAN Switching

10th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

ExtremeSwitching

Ranking in LAN Switching

7th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Center Networking (6th), AV Over IP Switching (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches is 4.1%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeSwitching is 6.7%, up from 5.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

LAN Switching

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Attila Gyalus

Owner at TeloNet

A customer expressed dissatisfaction with the color of the switches, preferring black over the current color, which is close to white. While the color is not a personal concern, my earlier preference was for all products to be extendable in one large stack since some equipment limits stacking to four elements instead of eight.

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MURALI NIDAMANURI

Managing Director at VIPUN COGNITIVE SOLUTIONS PVT LTD.

Outstanding performance with minimal maintenance and intuitive configuration

Our primary use case for ExtremeSwitching is for costing, access networking, routing, and meeting network requirements. We have sold it in defense, government, and IT industries ExtremeSwitching significantly adds value to customers because maintenance is minimal. Once the network is set up,…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"One of the main advantages of the solution is that the configuration is straightforward, offering various configuration options through CLI or web interfaces. I'm satisfied with the customer service and support. The solution is good and people should know about it."

"The most valuable feature is the ease of configuration."

"These OmniSwitches are very manageable and easy to configure."

"With Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches everything comes from one vendor. It operates very smoothly."

"OmniSwitch LAN Switches' performance is very good."

"I rate the technical support an eight or a nine out of ten. So far, they've been very professional and helpful, especially when we need to raise a case for any issue."

"In the case of small businesses, the solution is budget-friendly and easy to configure."

"It's easy to configure, and the commands are intuitive."

"Our vendors are great and they offer very good support services."

"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."

"The solution can scale."

"ExtremeSwitching switches are highly reliable."

"Performance is good."

"The solution has inspection firewalls that can do a deep packet inspection on a port basis."

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Cons

"There is no OEM support in India so RMAs need to be sent to France, which takes a long time if the hardware is faulty."

"There are some issues with the network firmware being deleted from the switches."

"A customer expressed dissatisfaction with the color of the switches, preferring black over the current color, which is close to white. While the color is not a personal concern, my earlier preference was for all products to be extendable in one large stack since some equipment limits stacking to four elements instead of eight."

"n general, the way the product is put together is not well done."

"I would like to see better third-party integration with third-party systems."

"It could be cheaper in general."

"ExtremeSwitching should come out with simpler but lower-cost switches that are more suited to the Asian market."

"The licensing is expensive."

"Extreme Networks does not have any entry-level products. This is a problem for them because Aruba has an Instant On series, which is new and cost-effective. Cisco also has the 1000 series, and other brands offer entry-level products."

"ExtremeSwitching hardware lacks flexibility compared to some other options."

"ExtremeSwitching's software stability could be improved, as it sometimes crashes."

"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."

"The solution as a whole has hardware quality issues."

More ExtremeSwitching cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is okay. It's comparable to similar switches."

"The solution’s price is at a moderate level."

"OmniSwitch LAN Switches are cheaper than Cisco's switches."

"The license is purchased one time only, it is a perpetual license with no renewal."

"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."

"We paid 25,000 to 30,000 INR."

"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."

"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."

"The product is expensive."

"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."

"The pricing and licensing are good with the cloud."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Government

11%

Retailer

11%

Manufacturing Company

18%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches?

One of the main advantages of the solution is that the configuration is straightforward, offering various configuration options through CLI or web interfaces. I'm satisfied with the customer serv...

What needs improvement with Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches?

What is your primary use case for Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches?

We work with LAN switches.

What do you like most about ExtremeSwitching?

The product offers a single management platform for multiple models of switches. The tool also allows users to manage multiple sites from a single dashboard.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeSwitching?

ExtremeSwitching is priced in the mid-range, not too expensive nor too cheap.

What needs improvement with ExtremeSwitching?

ExtremeSwitching's software stability could be improved, as it sometimes crashes.

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Also Known As

Alcatel Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches, OmniSwitch, OmniSwitch LAN Switches

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Overview

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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

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.

Extreme

Sample Customers

Advocate Health Care, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lodi, Centre Hospitalier Carcassonne, Certis Cisco Security, China Tianchen Engineering Corporation Co. LTD, City of Frankfurt, Dongseo University

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