Extreme VDX [EOL] vs Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches comparison

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We performed a comparison between Extreme VDX [EOL] and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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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.""Its simplicity and web interface were most valuable. I also liked the two-factor authentication.""The fabric of the solution and the management aspect are the solution's most valuable features."

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"The most valuable features of Juniper Ethernet Switches are the simple configuration and ruggedness.""It's stable and reliable.""It is stable.""One of the nicest things about Juniper switches is they work well with other vendor products. When you have to go into a situation where other vendor switches are present, you can make it work.""The Juniper EX Series's most valuable feature is its robustness. Additionally, it is easy to use and great GUI.""This solution is impeccable.""The Virtual Chassis, because you have a centralized administration of a set of switches which makes the operation more efficient.​""The solution is easy to use and has good integration."

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"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.""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."

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"We need to start seeing some kind of AI to assist with some of what we really want to accomplish from a policy standpoint to achieve better efficiency.""Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches lack to offer the latest management tools.""More security could be provided, especially with the rising cyber-attacks in business organizations.""In the next release of this solution, I would like to see better integration with software-defined networking.""The only issue that we have with Juniper Ethernet Switches is the firmware because it is not stable.""I would like the ability to operate with other operating systems.""The price could be a bit lower.""The price is in the intermediate range. It is not overly expensive, but also not cheap. It could stand improvement."

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  • "It was around $1500 a year. It is cheaper than Cisco but more expensive than Ruckus."
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  • "Support prices and licensing scheme need to be improved to allow some features to be purchased at lower costs, for example, RPM​."
  • "We purchased the box for a one-time charge, and we are paying a yearly support fee of several hundred Euros."
  • "The maintenance cost is approximately €2,000 ($2,200 USD) per year, including support, for our entire fleet."
  • "This solution is cheaper than Cisco or HP switches."
  • "The Juniper switches are less expensive than competing brands."
  • "Juniper costs less than the competition. As a comparison, Cisco is 33% more."
  • "The pricing for the support is very high."
  • "It's was $100,000 per year."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Extreme VDX is that we have had no problems and the solution's performance is excellent.
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer:I give the solution a nine out of ten because we don't have any problems. Most customers prefer products that don't have too many problems. I would recommend Extreme VDX as the first option because… more »
    Top Answer:Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known… more »
    Top Answer:If compared to Cisco, this is a well priced solution. Compared to HP, it is a little bit overpriced. Overall, they are priced in the middle compared to competitors.
    Top Answer:Juniper EX model is ok for the campus network as the ex4300 is EOL in a few years and the new ex4400 is the standard. Now for the QFX model, 5k/10k in CRB mode IP fabric Ethernet switching is horrible… more »
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    Also Known As
    VDX, Brocade VDX
    Juniper Ethernet Switches
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    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.

    Juniper Ethernet Switches are made up of the EX Series product line. These EX Series Ethernet Switches provide branch, campus and data center networks with access, aggregation and core layer switching solutions. The end result is secure, fast and efficient application and data delivery.

    Today's enterprise networks increasingly demand mobile access, optimal availability, virtualization, and unified communications. The Juniper Ethernet Switches EX Series caters for all of these requirements, ensuring business continuity, network flexibility and maximum productivity.

    Juniper EX Series switches are AI-driven, operated and managed using the Mist AI cloud from Juniper. This gives EX customers simplified operations with insights, anomaly detection and automated troubleshooting, empowering IT teams to deliver the best user experience across the wired network.

    Sample Customers
    Niagra Falls Bridge Commission, Medien System Partner, CDE Lightband, MaximumASP
    BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
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    Computer Software Company22%
    Government16%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Financial Services Firm9%
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    Comms Service Provider32%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise54%
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    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Extreme VDX [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Ethernet Switches with 3 reviews while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is ranked 8th in Ethernet Switches with 64 reviews. Extreme VDX [EOL] is rated 8.6, while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Extreme VDX [EOL] writes "A stable, scalable, and problem-free solution". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches writes "Provides campus switches and access switches that are simple to deploy, but the code isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design". Extreme VDX [EOL] is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches and Cisco Nexus, whereas Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Arista Networks Platform, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and HPE Ethernet Switches.

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