Extreme VDX [EOL] vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

Extreme Networks and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Additionally, 100% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.

Extreme VDX [EOL]

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Categories and Ranking

Extreme VDX [EOL]

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

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HPE Ethernet Switches

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

104

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Ethernet Switches (10th)

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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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Krishna RaoKalavala

General Manager at Zenith Business Solutions

Security, reliability, and cost-effectiveness drive success across different business scales

HPE Ethernet Switches are very much covered on the security front due to their ClearPass technology, which is exceptional. They are highly scalable and stable, which is vital for large enterprises that require reliable performance. Additionally, HPE Ethernet Switches offer a cost-saving advantage as they are approximately 40% cheaper than comparable Cisco solutions. The integration of the switches is very straightforward, making them an attractive choice for many organizations.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The fabric of the solution and the management aspect are the solution's most valuable features."

"The most valuable feature of Extreme VDX is that we have had no problems and the solution's performance is excellent."

"Its simplicity and web interface were most valuable. I also liked the two-factor authentication."

"he stability is very good on this solution. There have been no bugs, glitches or crashes."

"A very robust solution."

"The initial setup is straightforward. The steps are simple, and you can always contact support if needed. Overall, it's easy."

"We were able to onboard HPE Ethernet Switches easily to the cloud. It was fast and took only five minutes to complete."

"The solution's interface is helpful, and you can see the traffic."

"It's stable. We never have any issues."

"The graphical userface is very good and quite easy to run with."

"I'm a power user, so reliability is crucial. The HPE equipment hasn't failed on me, unlike some other brands like Huawei, which I find more sensitive."

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Cons

"Its scalability can be better. If possible, it can have Hyper POE. I am not sure if there is a fiber version."

"I would like the ability to stack with different switch brands."

"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 also like to see a more centralized private management console for the series of devices. Most solutions are adopting centralized cloud-based management, but my client base believes cloud solutions are too insecure. You've got a few dozen switches, so it would be nice to have the ability to manage them on a "single pane of glass.""

"Price is an area for improvement. Cisco is very competitive on price, considering future business. HPE Ethernet Switches and Aruba need to think about their pricing. Aruba's price was 25 percent higher than Cisco's in a recent Central Bank project in Sri Lanka."

"The next release would benefit from adding a central management that could be deployable on premise and allow you to see the layout of topology."

"It would be ideal if the product offered more security."

"I would like to see more updates for the solution."

"Technical support needs improvement, as the response time could be better."

". There is room for improvement in pricing. One box shouldn't require additional installations. We need a package deal with licenses that are usable for different tasks. Right now, we need a license for every additional feature, which adds up."

"Configuration can be complex."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It was around $1500 a year. It is cheaper than Cisco but more expensive than Ruckus."

"There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."

"The licensing cost is yearly, and there aren't any additional costs on top of the standard fee."

"We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required."

"There are no licensing costs for this solution."

"The licensing cost is set up annually or every three years."

"It is a more expensive solution."

"This is an expensive product."

"It would be great if certain features, like licensing, were included in the base price of the switches."

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Small Business	62
Midsize Enterprise	19
Large Enterprise	31

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What do you like most about HPE Ethernet Switches?

The solution is very stable and easy to use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Ethernet Switches?

When compared to Cisco, Aruba is about 40% cheaper. However, Huawei would be even cheaper than Aruba. We can't compare HPE Ethernet Switches with Huawei directly because of different price ranges.

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What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?

HPE Ethernet Switches have room for improvement in the initial setup and integration process, especially when incorporating them into an existing infrastructure with competitor products. It's a cha...

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Also Known As

VDX, Brocade VDX

HP Ethernet Switches

Overview

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

HP has created the most open, integrated and software-defined networking portfolio and ecosystem of its kind – driving simplification with networks that understand, adapt to and protect your business applications in real-time. Only HP extends the momentum of software-defined networking everywhere–from the mobile edge to the heart of data centers.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Sample Customers

Niagra Falls Bridge Commission, Medien System Partner, CDE Lightband, MaximumASP

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