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Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches vs ExtremeSwitching vs HPE ProCurve comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches is 4.1%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeSwitching is 8.1%, up from 6.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE ProCurve is 10.7%, down from 12.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
LAN Switching Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HPE ProCurve10.7%
ExtremeSwitching8.1%
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches4.1%
Other77.1%
LAN Switching
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2048676 - PeerSpot reviewer
App. Manager at a political organization with 501-1,000 employees
Reliable network access has improved daily connectivity and simplified graphical management
The specific network design is done by another company, and we just manage the access switches, in fact, the local access switches on the LAN. I don't think there is much prioritization in our network for the moment. I don't think that the users see much about it; it's transparent for users. Whether there is a Cisco switch or an Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switch, the user doesn't care. We are not expert users, but we are users for maintaining and keeping the situation alive, not experts of network switch programming. I'm not an expert of the switches to say what's missing. For smaller sites with 10 persons or so, it's sometimes not so easy to choose Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches.
Meric-Dinc - PeerSpot reviewer
Director, Solutions at TopTel
Automated fabric networking has simplified large deployments and now streamlines complex operations
The best features in ExtremeSwitching that I appreciate include the technology known as Extreme Fabric, which our customers find miraculous because it enables automated networks. With fabric technology, customers are very happy since they don't need to perform new configurations in the core, distribution, or access site, but only some configuration in access switch ports, as the network automatically knows where services start and end. It is definitely secure and very easy to install. We are utilizing ExtremeSwitching's automated network management feature, and when we sell our products to clients, we always offer Extreme Site Engine or now Platform One for cloud. Having this automated network management helps streamline operations by requiring less manpower, as infrastructure is hard to manage, but with the visualization provided by network management systems, clients only need to use a few clicks to deploy new services. There is no need to create multiple ports or VLANs, allowing even one or two individuals to operate very large networks. ExtremeSwitching's intuitive management interface has improved network performance significantly. For instance, Extreme Networks currently utilizes a very good AI system. When users need to perform configurations like MLAG, they can simply log in, ask for the configuration, and receive recommendations. This capability makes clients very happy because the management software inspects the entire network and provides valuable recommendations that lead to significant improvements.
BT
ICT and Managed Services Consultant at Wyntec
Experience seamless integration and responsive tech support for smooth operations
Amazon RDS is easy to use. It is somewhat pricier but manageable. It has easy tasks and integrates smoothly with frontend components. When using IDE services such as PgAdmin, the installation steps are straightforward. The availability is also high, which is why we use it. It offers easy scalability and migration between different configurations. RDS performs well overall. The main consideration is pricing, which is higher compared to alternatives such as DigitalOcean. For backup and restore operations, it takes slightly longer - approximately 2-3 minutes compared to 2 minutes with other providers. There are also more steps to follow compared to other service providers. The installation process is straightforward with no complex requirements. Users can directly select their desired database, memory requirements, and port numbers without complications.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"OmniSwitch LAN Switches' performance is very good."
"These OmniSwitches are very manageable and easy to configure."
"These OmniSwitches are very manageable and easy to configure."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of configuration."
"OmniSwitch LAN Switches' performance is very good."
"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."
"Overall, this is a good product and there are many benefits to using Alcatel-Lucent."
"We have been selling for eight or ten years, and the customer is satisfied, and the entire Qatar army project is powered by the Alcatel-Lucent network."
"I would recommend ExtremeSwitching for others."
"ExtremeSwitching switches are highly reliable."
"The best features in ExtremeSwitching that I appreciate include the technology known as Extreme Fabric, which our customers find miraculous because it enables automated networks."
"Performance is good."
"First of all, the product is robust and they are also coming up with new features; the second part is the support is excellent from ExtremeSwitching, they maintain delivery time and follow through on their commitments properly, and the performance we expected, we are getting from ExtremeSwitching."
"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."
"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."
"It's easy to configure, and the commands are intuitive."
"It is stable, and it fulfills our needs. We have all the functions we need, so we're totally satisfied."
"The user interface is simple to use."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"The solution is fast and inexpensive, and ProCurve is easy to manage."
"HPE ProCurve has plenty of features."
"It's easy to manage and configure. The configurations can be exported and imported to another solution."
"The network management solutions that they have is great."
"We don't mind the cost in general."
 

Cons

"For smaller sites with 10 persons or so, it's sometimes not so easy to choose Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN 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."
"There are some issues with the network firmware being deleted from the switches."
"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 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."
"I would like to see better third-party integration with third-party systems."
"n general, the way the product is put together is not well done."
"All the solutions in this market are lacking cyber asset attack, surface management."
"It could be a bit more reliable; however, it is fine for smaller businesses."
"The solution lacks a cyber asset attack capability."
"We noticed over the years that the price of the Extreme Switches has been rising and this will become a concern in the future."
"Their support could definitely be better."
"ExtremeSwitching should come out with simpler but lower-cost switches that are more suited to the Asian market."
"The training and resources for learning are lacking."
"ExtremeSwitching's software stability could be improved, as it sometimes crashes."
"The image of the solution has dropped in recent years due to HPE enterprise management."
"The only things that might need improvement would be the administrative tools and the graphical interface."
"HPE ProCurve is very complex for junior engineers and beginners. You need a lot of experience in managing switches in order to use this switch."
"Our customers are focused on features and generally, they would like to have a more feature-rich solution."
"The product must provide something similar to Cisco’s command-line interface."
"It is not really extendable. You have no interlink features for using it as a core, as it was intended for in the beginning."
"Since we transfer from one gigabit to ten gigabits of information, in a future release, it would benefit to have more high-speed ports."
"It might be best if it offers better scalability."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license is purchased one time only, it is a perpetual license with no renewal."
"OmniSwitch LAN Switches are cheaper than Cisco's switches."
"The solution’s price is at a moderate level."
"The price is okay. It's comparable to similar switches."
"We paid 25,000 to 30,000 INR."
"The product is expensive."
"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."
"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 pricing and licensing are good with the cloud."
"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 price of HPE ProCurve is very good."
"It provides quite good value for money."
"The product has a good price compared to other solutions."
"HPE ProCurve price could improve. We have a three-year warranty."
"The cost of HPE ProCurve is good."
"We are a public company, so we are obliged to take the best offer from the vendors. They gave us the best price for the needs we had. It was considerably less than Cisco. It had maybe 40% lower cost."
"The price of HPE ProCurve can be reasonable. However, it depends on the use case. They could improve the pricing model."
"There is a license required to use HPE ProCurve."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
16%
Construction Company
13%
University
8%
Energy/Utilities Company
7%
Construction Company
12%
Healthcare Company
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

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Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise2
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Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise7
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Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise11
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches?
The specific network design is done by another company, and we just manage the access switches, in fact, the local ac...
What is your primary use case for Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches?
I still work with Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches. We work with internet switches, but we also use LAN switche...
What advice do you have for others considering Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches?
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches work well for us. I would rate this solution a 9 out of 10.
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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeSwitching?
Regarding pricing, I find it very competitive, especially in Turkey, where markets in the Middle East and Africa tend...
What needs improvement with ExtremeSwitching?
From a marketing perspective, I would like to see Extreme Networks expand its product line to include small and mediu...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE ProCurve?
We know DigitalOcean is more economical compared to AWS through conversations with DevOps teams. In AWS, as RDS table...
What needs improvement with HPE ProCurve?
Sometimes the machines get stuck or disconnected, requiring a restart. When connection issues occur, we need to conta...
 

Also Known As

Alcatel Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches, OmniSwitch, OmniSwitch LAN Switches
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ProCurve, HP ProCurve
 

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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
Blue Waters
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