Extreme VDX [EOL] vs MikroTik Cloud Router Switch comparison

Extreme Networks and MikroTik are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Additionally, 100% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of MikroTik users who would recommend it.

Extreme VDX [EOL]

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96% willing to recommend

Extreme VDX [EOL]

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Categories and Ranking

Extreme VDX [EOL]

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Routers (4th), Ethernet Switches (16th)

Featured Reviews

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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Andriejus Artamonovas

IT Specialist at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees

Has supported deeper configuration through traffic mirroring and advanced VLAN setup

The main reason why MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is usually chosen is its raw performance to price ratio. In comparison to UniFi switches, MikroTik Cloud Router Switch can mirror all ports for traffic inspection for further traffic analysis, which UniFi cannot do. VLANs in MikroTik Cloud Router Switch are always useful. The way MikroTik implements VLAN-aware switching at the bridge level is hidden in the configuration. Making CRS work as a simple VLAN-aware switch requires deeper configuration, which is not intuitive. VLANs support individual interfaces not part of the bridge, allowing for double VLANing. You can create a VLAN interface in the interfaces context and also create a bridge interface, add physical ports, create VLANs for that bridge interface, and assign tagged and untagged ports and VLANs. Load balancing is one of the key components. The feature itself is quite efficient and works reliably on MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. The very basic setup is one of my favorites because they have their protocol where I can connect through the MAC address right on Layer 2, and I don't lose connectivity to the switch if I mess up with bridging or IP addressing.

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Pros

"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."

"The most valuable feature is that it has better throughput than its competitors."

"There are a lot of features to control permitting or stopping packets in the network."

"The technical support for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is superb."

"A valuable aspect is its user-friendly configuration, making it accessible even for individuals with basic technical knowledge."

"The wiki page that describes the scripting and other features is very good."

"It is user-friendly, reliable, and cheap."

"Regarding security and visibility in monitoring, it is very good, the GUI is very intuitive, and it has many more features than those from major vendors."

"The beauty of MikroTik is that you have flexibility with the routing parts."

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Cons

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

"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."

"The port isolation and VLAN need to be improved."

"While some customers use MikroTik Cloud Router Switch as a firewall, it's not at an industry-level, though the basic features are adequate for many users who prefer it over purchasing other reputed firewall solutions."

"It can be difficult to identify key functions for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. I experience functionality limitations, particularly when trying to find specific features."

"Stuff that I'd like to be improved is really just training and documentation because I think the feature set is full. Another improvement I'd suggest is that their new, bigger releases should be a bit more stable."

"If MikroTik had a marketing team and support team in India then it would be much easier for us to get the product, as well as support."

"The area for improvement is security. MikroTik is mostly used by medium and small businesses, so the security is not as robust as Cisco."

"The user interface could improve and they should allow a license for IBS."

"Most of the time, the MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is stable. If I were to rate the stability on a scale of 1 to 10 where 10 is the best, I would give it a 5."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."

"The price is competitive."

"This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."

"I believe the price of the tool is high, but it is okay for the services we get from it."

"I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."

"In Pakistan, if you buy this cloud router, it's approximately $700 for the device."

"They came with the licensing when we purchased them."

"MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."

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Comms Service Provider

13%

Educational Organization

13%

Marketing Services Firm

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Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	2

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What do you like most about MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?

The tool has impacted our company's network costs and productivity in a perfect manner and percentage-wise, I can say it is 120 percent.

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The Python solution pricing is on the lower side.

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It can be difficult to identify key functions for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. I experience functionality limitations, particularly when trying to find specific features. It would be beneficial to...

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Also Known As

VDX, Brocade VDX

MikroTik CRS Series

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

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is a new Smart Switch series. It combines the best features of a fully functional router and a Layer 3 switch, is powered by the familiar RouterOS. All the specific Switch configuration options are available in a special Switch menu, also ports can be removed from the switch configuration, and used for routing purposes.

MikroTik

Sample Customers

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

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