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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 #5 in LS , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 8.3% 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 (5th), Data Center Networking (4th)
    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

    Mohammed Faisal Ikram - PeerSpot reviewer
    Has experienced high costs in core deployments but continues to appreciate strong support and switching performance
    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 not a frequent seller, and you'll find more edge switches selling in the market. It might be pretty expensive for other companies. I don't think there are any other particular disadvantages of Cisco Nexus besides their pricing.
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    Osama Ahmed LUBBAD - PeerSpot reviewer
    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

    "It gives me an unparalleled ability to build out my environment differently than I would have if I was going with another vendor."
    "The solution is stable."
    "The most valuable features are the access layer security, OpenConfig, and OpenFlow."
    "Cisco Nexus meets all of our requirements."
    "The most valuable feature of the solution is network visibility. It becomes the core switch. All of the devices connected route towards it."
    "You can scale the product."
    "This product has improved the way our organization functions through the ability to do things in a maintenance window while allowing other teams to continue to work."
    "The setup is straightforward. I'd like to see the firmware and code upgradability to be slightly more intuitive."
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    "The most valuable feature of Extreme VDX is that we have had no problems and the solution's performance is excellent."
    "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."
     

    Cons

    "They could improve on having different technologies between product models."
    "There is room for improvement in the pricing. The solution is expensive. Compared to other vendors, it's costly for similar products."
    "Overall, I wish it was a more intuitive OS."
    "I would love to see Active/Active FEX connectivity, which is enhanced vPC, where we could also do a vPC from a server in that type of configuration."
    "I feel that this solution should be more flexible and scalable."
    "They should make it easier to update the code on it."
    "They need to understand that when we call them and have an issue, it's our production and sometimes they want us to do repairs that would cause other issues. That's the biggest problem."
    "Areas in which the solution have room for improvement are the interface, management, and reporting."
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    "I would like the ability to stack with different switch brands."
    "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."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "The solution is expensive."
    "We have three hundred to four hundred data centers of Nexus. So the coverage associated with Smart Net is 27 by 4, is basically what we spend each year. If the incentives get better, which I know they're working on, it would be great but right now we're buying year to year."
    "The solution is relatively expensive when compared with Cisco Catalyst."
    "The problem with Cisco, from what I see, is that their costs are much higher."
    "Our licensing fees are paid annually."
    "All of our costs including subscription, licensing, and support services are bundled together, and the cost is approximately $100,000 USD per year."
    "Cisco Nexus is not a cheaply priced product."
    "We use a local distributor for support, which is very expensive."
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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
    16%
    Manufacturing Company
    8%
    Financial Services Firm
    7%
    Government
    6%
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    Company Size

    By reviewers
    Large Enterprise
    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?
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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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