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Cisco Nexus vs Extreme VDX [EOL] comparison

The compared Cisco and Extreme Networks solutions aren't in the same category. Cisco is ranked #4 in LS , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 8.7% mindshare in the category. Additionally, 96% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Extreme Networks users who would recommend it.
Cisco Nexus
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96% willing to recommend
Extreme VDX [EOL]
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    100% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    Cisco Nexus
    Average Rating
    8.4
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.5
    Number of Reviews
    107
    Ranking in other categories
    LAN Switching (4th), Data Center Networking (5th)
    Extreme VDX [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.6
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.5
    Number of Reviews
    3
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
     

    Featured Reviews

    reviewer2669133 - PeerSpot reviewer
    reviewer2669133
    Global Head, Network Endpoint Connectivity at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
    Streamlines network operations with automation and visibility while initial setup complexity and code stability improve
    When I talk about data centers, which are critical infrastructure and centralized application hubs, the Nexus platforms should be highly stable. Initially, the codes I received through ACI were quite unstable, causing me to frequently replace them, which led to significant issues. However, it is much more stable now. Nonetheless, the initial instability with ACI iOS upgrades was a significant problem.
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    Osama Ahmed LUBBAD - PeerSpot reviewer
    Osama Ahmed LUBBAD
    Systems Support Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
    A stable, scalable, and problem-free solution
    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 Cisco switches are able to stack, other switches are not as simple to stack. I would like the ability to stack with different switch brands.
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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

    "The flexibility, how accurately the VPCs operate as well as the redundancy built into it with the VPCs are the most valuable features."
    "We used older versions of Cisco Cloud. The reason why we switched was just adapting with the times."
    "We leverage Cisco DCNM a lot, which allows us to automate."
    "I like the fact that they are a well-supported product."
    "The implementation was straightforward and the product is stable."
    "The consolidation of all of the layer two ports into one rack is very valuable."
    "We have a much more stable network now using the Cisco Nexus."
    "The most valuable feature of Cisco Nexus is the performance, flexibility, configuration, and cost. It's not a traditional pricing model from Cisco. They've offered our company a considerable reduction in price. That makes Cisco Nexus now very competitive with other vendors."
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    "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."
    "The most valuable feature of Extreme VDX is that we have had no problems and the solution's performance is excellent."
     

    Cons

    "The cost of the support can be improved. We had critical operations, and we needed 24/7 support for 365 days, which was quite expensive. We had to go for a very costly support contract, which was really a concern. The availability of spare parts, especially in a remote location such as Egypt, can also be improved."
    "There may be many bugs which remain unresolved."
    "I don't really deal with the pricing but I know that it's not cheap."
    "In the next release of this solution, I would like to see a focus on backplane deployment, so you can stack more."
    "Cisco Nexus needs to add the SDN capability and lower the price."
    "Currently, the switches don't behave like the 4500 switches in terms of acting as one physical chassis. So the multi-chassis PortChannel feature is not applicable in this case. Nevertheless, virtual port-channel feature covers this."
    "I would like to see better monitoring actions supported in the next release of this solution."
    "I would like to see some development into the SAE world where you can virtualize. That would be the only thing I would like to see because I need to start virtualizing my infrastructure gear at some of the other data centers that I have."
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    "Its scalability can be better. If possible, it can have Hyper POE. I am not sure if there is a fiber version."
    "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."
    "I would like the ability to stack with different switch brands."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "The price of the product is reasonable."
    "We use a local distributor for support, which is very expensive."
    "Cisco Nexus is not cheap compared to Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Check Point."
    "The licensing fees for this solution are approximately $800,000 USD annually."
    "It's around $160K a year for our license."
    "It's worth the money we're paying for Nexus."
    "We only have a yearly support contract, as we do not use any of the subscription-based functions at this time."
    "Every Cisco product is more expensive than competitors on the market, which is just a fact, but from my perspective, it is worth it."
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    "It was around $1500 a year. It is cheaper than Cisco but more expensive than Ruckus."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Computer Software Company
    12%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Financial Services Firm
    7%
    Performing Arts
    6%
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    Company Size

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    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business19
    Midsize Enterprise17
    Large Enterprise82
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    Questions from the Community

    What do you like most about Cisco Nexus?
    The product's initial setup phase is very easy.
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    What needs improvement with Cisco Nexus?
    Cisco Nexus may not be very popular because of the requirements that we come across, as it will go into the core data centers, whereas we work with most of the corporate sectors, so Cisco Nexus is ...
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    Also Known As

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    VDX, Brocade VDX
     

    Overview

    The Cisco Nexus family of switches is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the next-generation data center. Not simply bigger or faster, these switches offer the following characteristics: infrastructure that can be scaled cost-effectively and that helps you increase energy, budget, and resource efficiency, transport that can navigate the transition to 10 Gigabit Ethernet and unified fabric and can also handle architectural changes such as virtualization, Web 2.0 applications, and cloud computing and operational continuity to meet your need for an environment where system availability is assumed and maintenance windows are rare if not totally extinct.
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    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.
    Extreme Networks
     

    Sample Customers

    Advanced Medical Transport, Banco de Guayaquil, Baylor Scott & White Health, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, Calligaris, Children's Hospital Colorado, City of Biel, Del Papa Distributing, Department of Justice, Dimension Data, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Hertz, K&L Gates , LightEdge, Lone Star College System, Management Science Associates, Mindtree, NBC Olympics, Quest, Sony Corporation, The Department of Education in Western Australia, Valley Proteins
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