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We performed a comparison between Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers and ExtremeCloud IQ based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"The solution is stable.""It has centralized our server management and allows us to treat servers like a pool of resources instead of discrete devices.""Excellent server solution with incredible network throughput.""The product doesn't take up too much space on the rack and I like that.""We have many people in my organization using Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers in the administration.""The most valuable feature of Cisco UCS C-Series Rack is the use of databases, such as MySQL.""In most cases, computes compute, and there isn't much differentiation, but one point of differentiation is Intersight cloud management.""The initial setup is straightforward and easy to do."

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"HiveManager is incredibly useful for managing APs and switches from one cloud interface.""Extreme is transitioning to 802.11ax facilities running the 2G and the 5G cloud, allowing for higher density in education use cases, and ExtremeCloud IQ provides you with novel ways to manage everything. In the old days, you used to have a controller on-site for your access points, but everything is easier now.""ExtremeCloud offers features that not a lot of other vendors do like their data storage and the ability to swap licenses.""ExtremeCloud IQ is an intuitive platform. The tool's ability to streamline network operations depends on the end customer. Sometimes it's quicker, and sometimes it takes much longer. It helps me to address network problems.""Whenever I have a concern, question, or just need a refresher the helpful staff at AeroHive is there to help me. By far, the ]best relationship I have ever had with a vendor.""Our transaction polling is now way more secure.""The few times we have needed help, Aerohive has been there for us and I am confident that If I need them they will be there again.""The support organization behind this product is extremely professional."

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Cons
"The hard drive of Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers is not very good. I have already replaced three of them.""The improvement should be done as per customer requirements.""The initial setup could be easier.""The solution needs more capacity and more scalability.""The product must add customer-friendly monitoring features.""There is room for better integration with other brands.""The pricing is too high and no discounts are available for our country.""The only thing I would change is to provide more proactive support."

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"I would like to see more security features such as NAC integrated to the solution. This would allow customers to be able to control all other users under one dashboard.""We'd like to have a cloud dashboard from which we can see all devices.""The dashboard and stability need to be improved.""I know a school district, a big school district of mine, ripped out Extreme due to inefficiencies. It was the guest network that can be a struggle. They tried to differentiate between their primary network, and then offer a secondary.""From our perspective, we would love to see Aerohive provide faster feature enhancement in their Virtual Appliance to match the features with the cloud solution more quickly.""Lacks cyber asset tracking.""ExtremeCloud should invest in an SD-WAN solution or integration with SD-WAN.""The solution will show us that there are some issues, but when we try to find those issues, we can't see them."

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  • "If they plan to expand their infrastructure in periods, then simply Cisco is not a good choice."
  • "​Best to buy all the blades configured for the same purposes of load balancing and failover or load shifting.​"
  • "Cisco is expensive, but we didn't look at the cost of the product. We were looking at reliability and support."
  • "This product is slightly more expensive when compared to others."
  • "This product is quite expensive and it would be better if it were cheaper."
  • "This solution is a little expensive."
  • "The solution could be more cost-effective."
  • "Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis, which is only $2,000 or $3,000."
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  • "Although the pricing is a bit high, I consider Aerohive to be well worth the money."
  • "Buy near the end of Q4 in order to get a deal."
  • "Bring the cost down."
  • "I would advise that you be sure to compare apples with apples. Many customers just look at the price per AP and licences, and compare that against other solutions. But, they do not look at the complete picture such as: TCO - how much the equipment will cost you over, say, seven years? Will the customer need to change complete infrastructure when they want to buy the newest hardware? Does support include a lifetime warranty and RMA?"
  • "For example, if you compare Aruba vs Aerohive, you need to check which licences from Aruba you need to match the functionality of Aerohive (usually you need at least three types of licences and a controller with redundancy). The same goes with Cisco, where you need buy additional licences for central management, firewall, spectral analysis, WIPS, PPSK, etc. Aerohive has a very simple model - one licence for all the functionalities - and you can believe that there are many. One licence makes it easy to maintain, scale, renew and you can plan your costs 10 years in advance."
  • "Start small and grow big. You can choose the basic Aerohive Connect free subscription solution and, later, if needed (in terms of functionality) you can upgrade to Aerohive Select."
  • "There are probably cheaper solutions but we invest for stability and performance for the longer haul."
  • "I did a multi-year license. It was a three-year license. It compares well with others in terms of the price. It is about a hundred dollars per year on a three-year scale."
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    Also Known As
    Unified Computing System C-Series, Cisco UCS C-Series
    Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity
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    Overview

    UCS C-Series Rack Servers deliver unified computing in an industry-standard form factor to reduce TCO and increase agility. Each server addresses varying workload challenges through a balance of processing, memory, I/O, and internal storage resources.

    ExtremeCloud is a resilient and scalable cloud-based network management solution offered by Extreme Networks as a subscription service.

    The network is your platform of engagement for clients and staff. We have designed ExtremeCloud to provide superior user experience by empowering you and the applications that drive your business. The combination of Extreme Networks’ smart wired and wireless edges and the elasticity, resilience and scalability provided via state-of-the-art datacenters distributed strategically for worldwide availability allows you to respond to the changing needs of your business, at the speed of cloud, through a simple, multi-site aware user interface.

    Sample Customers
    Advanced Medical Transport, Aegean Motorway, Anilana Hotels and Resorts, Artoni Transporti, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, City of Mississauga, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Kind en Gezin, Kuwait Petroleum Italia, Nationwide, Quest, Talbots, University of St. Gallen
    Henry Ford Health System, Baltimore Ravens, Brandili, Federal University of Alagoas, CEDAE, Caxias do Sul, UNISC Concurrency, CenturyLink Field, Louisiana College, Cricket Tasmania Stadium, Moscow Internet Exchange
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm19%
    Comms Service Provider19%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Educational Organization6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company25%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    University6%
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    Educational Organization23%
    Non Tech Company9%
    University9%
    Comms Service Provider7%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Government11%
    Educational Organization9%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise43%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise60%
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    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise29%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers is ranked 5th in Rack Servers with 29 reviews while ExtremeCloud IQ is ranked 5th in Network Management Applications with 73 reviews. Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers is rated 8.4, while ExtremeCloud IQ is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers writes "The VIC card is the most important feature". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ExtremeCloud IQ writes "Robust stability for maximizing network efficiency and security". Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers is most compared with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, HPE ProLiant DL Servers, Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers, Dell XR2 Rugged Server and IBM Power Systems, whereas ExtremeCloud IQ is most compared with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Ubiquiti Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud, Aruba Wireless and Cisco DNA Center.

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