We performed a comparison between Extreme VDX [EOL] and Meraki MS Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco, HPE Aruba Networking, Ubiquiti Networks and others in Ethernet Switches."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."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the interface because it is very simple and easy to learn, even for somebody who hasn't seen it before."
"Easy access to the solution is the most valuable feature."
"The performance is pretty good."
"The cloud part of Meraki Switches is very good. They also have a good GUI. It's a complete solution. I like the switching and the monitoring part."
"The most valuable feature is the granular visibility that they provide with a single pane of glass."
"The product is very straightforward."
"The solution has been very stable so far."
"Overall, the switches are really good."
"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."
"Its scalability can be better. If possible, it can have Hyper POE. I am not sure if there is a fiber version."
"There are some limitations in Meraki MS Switches. Other switches have more options, such as the Cisco Catalyst Switch."
"Their subscription model could be better. Some of our customers prefer a one-time payment to a monthly or yearly subscription model, so they don't buy the product. Technical support could also be better."
"The price of the solution has room for improvement."
"They could lower the price."
"The pricing needs to be more competitive with other products on the market."
"There should be a focus on the emerging markets to offer better pricing. In India, they are offering it at better pricing for the emerging markets."
"It can have better security. It needs more security enhancements, and in particular, a zero-trust element. If we could have external and internal users vetted in the same way as a zero-trust network, that will be handy."
"The lead time for delivery can be a challenge, and there is room for improvement in this area."
Extreme VDX [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Ethernet Switches with 3 reviews while Meraki MS Switches is ranked 5th in Ethernet Switches with 87 reviews. Extreme VDX [EOL] is rated 8.6, while Meraki MS Switches is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Extreme VDX [EOL] writes "A stable, scalable, and problem-free solution". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Meraki MS Switches writes "They're not expensive and configuration is very easy". Extreme VDX [EOL] is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches and Cisco Nexus, whereas Meraki MS Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, NETGEAR Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access.
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