Extreme VDX [EOL] vs NVIDIA Mellanox comparison

Extreme Networks and NVIDIA are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Additionally, 100% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of NVIDIA 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

Ranking in other categories

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NVIDIA Mellanox

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

4.7

Number of Reviews

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Ethernet Switches (20th)

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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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Nurudeen Suleiman

CEO at Tekpulse Ltd

Automation and integration improve operations efficiently

We wanted to utilize the advanced InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions offered by NVIDIA, but the users are not too familiar with the InfiniBand environment, which is why we are using the Linux Cumulus 5.6, which is usually the normal Ethernet. I am familiar with NVIDIA Mellanox, as I have products from NVIDIA on review here on our website. I use enhanced multi-tenancy features. Currently, within the data center, we have mixtures of both Cisco Nexus switches, NVIDIA switches, and Huawei switches, so eventually, we are changing all the switches to NVIDIA. On a scale of 1-10, I rate NVIDIA Mellanox an eight.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

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."

"It is a very easy-to-use product."

"From what I've been told, a valuable feature of Mellanox switches is they're quite user-friendly."

"The most valuable features of Mellanox Switches are the powerful hardware and the software is open. They're using Linux operating system. You can do and install many things, and it performs well."

"The most valuable features of Mellanox Switches are the size, power consumption, and the vast amount of features."

"The tool is very configurable because it runs on a Linux operating system."

"The most valuable features of this solution are its functionality."

"The biggest advantage is that the vendor is the only one providing no-drop traffic."

Cons

"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."

"Mellanox Switches could improve by adding some features that can make it easier for integrating the switches in some managing and monitoring platforms, such as Elastic or similar software for monitoring data with the data center in a more holistic way."

"Mellanox Switches were easier before Nvidia bought Mellanox and then their new version of the operating system changed. They started with Ennui, and now they only use Linux. If they returned to their previous CLI it would be a good option for starters. The new CLI is more difficult to use but more powerful than the older one. It has its advantages."

"If you compare this solution with Cisco, utilization in Cisco is more popular and it is more friendly."

"Sometimes, it can have some bugs from the past if I am an old user. However, it is stable now."

"The configuration is a bit different from Cisco, and therefore, for me at least, there's a bit of a learning curve."

"The scalability is working fine at the moment, but there's always room for improvement. As of right now, I don't know of any improvements to suggest."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"There is a license to use the switch ports of Mellanox Switches."

"It's an open-source solution."

"The price of Mellanox Switches is reasonable compared to other solutions. The price and quality ratio was very good. There is a one-time license purchase that is needed."

"The pricing is very competitive. The licensing costs are fine."

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mellanox Switches?

The pricing is competitive. For its performance, it's cheaper, so I would rate it a four if cheaper is lower.

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What needs improvement with Mellanox Switches?

The feature we would want to see in future updates of NVIDIA Mellanox is improved accessibility for normal users, as quite a lot of experience is needed before using Mellanox. None of the Mellanox ...

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What is your primary use case for Mellanox Switches?

NVIDIA Mellanox is usually used for numerous purposes, but in our case, we are using it in a data center for high-end servers running 200 gig interfaces, and we are able to link it up with Ansible ...

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Also Known As

VDX, Brocade VDX

Mellanox Switches, Mellanox SN2700

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

NVIDIA Mellanox is used for LAN in data centers, deployed on-premises for private clouds and HPC with large data needs. It includes switches for network, data centers, edge, and spine-and-leaf topology, serving as public switches, top-of-rack, core devices for infinite bands, EVPN solutions, and more.

NVIDIA Mellanox provides robust functionality with unique RDMA features, stability, and user-friendliness. Known for its compact size, low power consumption, powerful hardware, and open Linux-based software, it allows extensive customization and installation flexibility. Training documentation needs improvement, as do installation and configuration processes, which have steep learning curves. Integration with managing platforms could be smoother, and faster support response times are necessary.

What are the key features of NVIDIA Mellanox?

RDMA Features: Unique Remote Direct Memory Access capabilities.
Stability: Consistent and reliable performance.
User-Friendliness: Easy to use with an intuitive interface.
Compact Size: Space-efficient design.
Low Power Consumption: Energy-efficient operation.
Powerful Hardware: High-performance components.
Open Software: Runs on Linux, allowing flexibility.
Highly Configurable: Extensive customization options.

What benefits do users find in NVIDIA Mellanox?

Customization: Tailors to specific needs.
Performance: High throughput and low latency.
Energy Efficiency: Reduced power costs.
Scalability: Adapts to growing demands.
Flexibility: Multiple deployment options.

In industries like finance, healthcare, and telecommunications, NVIDIA Mellanox is implemented to support high-performance computing clusters, manage large data volumes, and enhance data center operations. Its switches enable efficient networking setups, facilitating edge computing solutions and optimizing spine-and-leaf topologies for enhanced performance.

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Sample Customers

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

CNPC, Korea Consumer Agency, Nutanix, Roxo Systems, StorPool, Atlantic.Net, INFN, StarWind, NYSE Technologies, Creative Consultants, ENKI

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