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Extreme VDX [EOL] vs Ubiquiti UniFi Switches comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Extreme VDX [EOL]
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (4th)
 

Featured Reviews

Osama Ahmed LUBBAD - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Thorsten Hansl - PeerSpot reviewer
Manage network traffic effectively with simple console management and helpful support
Before using UniFi Switches, I used a mixture of HP, Dell, Juniper, and some small D-Link switches. The main reason for switching was that the previous switches were old, with no more updates or support. I decided to use UniFi as a unified solution for all my needs, which includes various sizes of switches.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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 of Extreme VDX is that we have had no problems and the solution's performance is excellent."
"I can see which ports are connected and which ones are disconnected."
"It's very easy to deploy – much easier than MikroTik. It's very seamless and well-designed."
"The GUI interface is very easy to use and the Linux-based command-line interface is also good."
"I would gladly recommend Ubiquiti UniFi Switches."
"Ubiquiti is one step above the consumer level. They cost a little bit more, but they just seem to be drop-dead reliable, and they're keeping up with the latest standards."
"The ability to manage firmware revisions."
"The most valuable feature of UniFi Switches is the simple management via the UniFi console."
"The best feature of Ubiquiti is the intuitive interface for managing day-to-day work."
 

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."
"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 solution needs to improve its documentation because it is quite poor."
"I think they need to provide a better firewall solution."
"Ubiquiti tends to end-of-life things faster than other companies do. Cisco tends to be in the 8-, 10-, 12-year time frame, and Ubiquiti tends to be in the 4- or 5-year time frame."
"New products don't integrate well with their management platform. Sometimes you have to go directly to the box or the switch to do the management."
"It's difficult to manage the WiFi on the edge switches in the same console."
"The management of this product needs to be improved."
"It would be beneficial for us if Ubiquiti had a team of advanced data transportation specialists that we could get feedback from. We are not experts in data transportation, so having this sort of resource would be helpful for us."
"The routing capabilities of Layer 3 should be made easier to implement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It was around $1500 a year. It is cheaper than Cisco but more expensive than Ruckus."
"With Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, you get what you pay for."
"It is expensive."
"Ubiquiti is one of the cheapest WiFi network providers that provide a very good WiFi network, which is monitored and deployable. The price is very fair for the technology they're offering."
"UniFi Switches are cost-effective compared to Cisco."
"The price of this product is cheap."
"It's challenging to compare Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and other brands directly due to the significant price difference, especially between US brands like Cisco and Aruba versus others. However, compared to US brands, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are more cost-effective. On the other hand, if compared with brands from China, it might seem expensive."
"The price is very low and a good approach for a smaller company, with 10 to 15 people."
"Ubiquiti is very reasonable."
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Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
6%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business44
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise1
 

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Also Known As

VDX, Brocade VDX
UniFi Switches
 

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