We performed a comparison between Extreme VDX [EOL] and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center 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 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."
"The product's most valuable feature is its ability to manage switches from one central point."
"Configurations between FortiGate and FortiSwitch have to link to each other. We need configuration. The configuration is not like a Cisco switch. It has a unique configuration."
"The solution has made configuration and setup very, very easy."
"We are able to monitor everything that is happening on our network."
"An affordable and stable solution for small-medium companies."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center's scalability is good."
"The most valuable feature is the port analytics."
"It integrates well."
"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 tool is not easy to use."
"Routing is an area in Fortinet FortiSwitch with certain shortcomings where improvements are needed."
"The UI of the firewall and reporting could be improved."
"Before using FortiSwitch, you need several certifications."
"When there are many switches being used, the speed declines noticeably."
"There could be more porting software options for easy deployment in the product."
"The solution could always benefit from more security. It's of critical importance to organizations right now."
"With IT products, there is always room for improvement."
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Extreme VDX [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Ethernet Switches with 3 reviews while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is ranked 16th in Ethernet Switches with 16 reviews. Extreme VDX [EOL] is rated 8.6, while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Extreme VDX [EOL] writes "A stable, scalable, and problem-free solution". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center writes "Stable product with efficient SD-WAN features". Extreme VDX [EOL] is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus, MikroTik Cloud Router Switch and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, whereas Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS Switches.
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