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Extreme VDX [EOL] vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

Extreme and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Additionally, 100% of Extreme users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.
Extreme VDX [EOL]
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    93% willing to recommend
     

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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
    HPE Ethernet Switches
    Average Rating
    8.2
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.3
    Number of Reviews
    104
    Ranking in other categories
    Ethernet Switches (9th)
     

    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.
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    Dinesh Upadhyay - PeerSpot reviewer
    Experience years of robust features and strong technical support
    It is a nice and robust tool where we use HPE Ethernet Switches. It is a lower switch, and we have received good warranty support with HPE switches. The security features of the HPE Ethernet Switches are good. The UI mode is available, and we can easily configure the access list and SNMP. All these configurations can be done here. Users can enable the Layer 3 features.
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    Pros

    "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 is that they all have PoE. It's one of the most important things that we need in the EdgeSwitch."
    "I value that there is a clear place to find a MAC table with HPE Ethernet Switches."
    "The solution can scale."
    "I have found the most valuable feature is stability."
    "The solution is highly stable."
    "A very robust solution."
    "We get a lifetime warranty for the solution so whenever the switches get faulty, you can get a replacement."
    "he stability is very good on this solution. There have been no bugs, glitches or crashes."
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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."
    "There is room for improvement in the update process, especially the web UI update process."
    "The scalability is limited."
    "The tool should be more stable."
    "HPE Ethernet Switches have room for improvement in the initial setup and integration process, especially when incorporating them into an existing infrastructure with competitor products."
    "Technical support needs improvement, as the response time could be better."
    "The pricing could be lowered."
    "A lower price would be an improvement because we always want to reduce our costs."
    "I would also like to see a more centralized private management console for the series of devices. Most solutions are adopting centralized cloud-based management, but my client base believes cloud solutions are too insecure. You've got a few dozen switches, so it would be nice to have the ability to manage them on a "single pane of glass.""
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "It was around $1500 a year. It is cheaper than Cisco but more expensive than Ruckus."
    "This is not an expensive solution."
    "Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
    "The pricing is very good."
    "The tool's pricing is very cheap."
    "It would be great if certain features, like licensing, were included in the base price of the switches."
    "I like HPE switches because you get a perpetual license with the hardware. The initial cost is about the same as other switches, but it starts beating the competitors after three or four years because you don't have to pay for additional annual licensing costs."
    "We have to pay for a yearly license for HPE Ethernet Switches."
    "HP switches are priced well."
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    Top Industries

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    Computer Software Company
    13%
    Educational Organization
    9%
    Financial Services Firm
    8%
    Manufacturing Company
    7%
     

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    What do you like most about HPE Ethernet Switches?
    The solution is very stable and easy to use.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Ethernet Switches?
    When compared to Cisco, Aruba is about 40% cheaper. However, Huawei would be even cheaper than Aruba. We can't compare HPE Ethernet Switches with Huawei directly because of different price ranges.
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    What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?
    HPE Ethernet Switches have room for improvement in the initial setup and integration process, especially when incorporating them into an existing infrastructure with competitor products. It's a cha...
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    Also Known As

    VDX, Brocade VDX
    HP Ethernet Switches
     

    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

    HP has created the most open, integrated and software-defined networking portfolio and ecosystem of its kind – driving simplification with networks that understand, adapt to and protect your business applications in real-time. Only HP extends the momentum of software-defined networking everywhere–from the mobile edge to the heart of data centers.

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise
     

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