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Cisco Nexus vs Extreme VDX [EOL] comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Nexus
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
106
Ranking in other categories
LAN Switching (3rd), 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

Vinayak Lokare - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhancing data center network efficiency with reliable security integrations and good switching
Cisco Nexus provides a reliable switching platform for our data centers. It allows us to run dynamic routing protocols and helps improve network efficiency with features like MPLS. Additionally, it supports integration with third-party security tools, which is advantageous for our network architecture. Security-wise, we utilize Cisco's solutions while exploring other vendor options too.
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature is its reliability."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is its reliability."
"Tech support is good."
"Cisco Nexus provides a reliable switching platform for our data centers."
"It gives me an unparalleled ability to build out my environment differently than I would have if I was going with another vendor."
"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."
"The most valuable feature of Cisco Nexus is speed compared to what you would get from a Catalyst Series switch."
"The most valuable features are extensions and recorded scalability."
"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."
"The fabric of the solution and the management aspect are the solution's most valuable features."
 

Cons

"Initially, the codes I received through ACI were quite unstable, causing me to frequently replace them, which led to significant issues."
"It would be nice if the solution offered multiple types of port support."
"The licensing is the area that we are working that's a challenge."
"There's a couple of really bad incidents lately. Probably luck of the draw."
"The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required. Cisco Nexus should lower its current prices."
"The additional features I would like to see included in the next release is the ability to integrate routing and switching features."
"The only thing to improve is to continue to get better."
"With some of the products we had before, we had a little more downtime than we would like."
"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

"This is a very expensive product."
"I don't like the Smart Licensing models that Cisco uses."
"Costs more than most, but the reliability pays for the difference."
"It's worth the money we're paying for Nexus."
"If you compare Cisco hardware to any other vendors, such as HPE, they are more expensive. There is a license to use the solution. If my customer's licenses are about to expire I receive notification from Cisco, this is very helpful."
"The solution is expensive."
"Cisco's licensing structures can be complex across different technologies, for example, unified communications."
"Our licensing fees are paid annually."
"It was around $1500 a year. It is cheaper than Cisco but more expensive than Ruckus."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
21%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
6%
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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.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Nexus?
All solutions are very expensive and not an economy solution.
What needs improvement with Cisco Nexus?
All solutions are very expensive and not an economy solution. The solution is on-premises and stable. We haven't tried integration with the network software.
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Also Known As

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VDX, Brocade VDX
 

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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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