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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

"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."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are stable and support Layer 3. They come with a user-friendly interface. If you're not familiar with the command-line interface or you wouldn't like to configure it by using the command line, they have a user-friendly interface that you can use. They also have good documentation about how to use these switches."
"It's very easy to deploy – much easier than MikroTik. It's very seamless and well-designed."
"I would gladly recommend Ubiquiti UniFi Switches."
"The product's most valuable features include its robust performance and reliability."
"The product’s most valuable features are stability and scalability."
"It is a high-quality product, and it won't let you down."
"The interface and the duality are the solution's most valuable features."
"I haven't found the cost of the solution to be too high."
 

Cons

"I would like the ability to stack with different switch brands."
"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."
"We need to upgrade everything too often."
"There is a need for more documentation on DNS Masq configurations with on-prem DNS servers and how firewall policies work."
"The support is pretty much email-based and that's horrible for an enterprise product. I can't call anybody right away."
"If Ubiquiti UniFi Switches had some live support instead of community support, that would go a long way."
"It's expensive."
"I had some initial problems with the configuration that necessitated contacting technical support."
"I would like to see improvements in their PBX-related features."
"One area for improvement would be having a web interface directly on the device itself. That's the one thing that makes them more difficult for less experienced technicians to configure."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It was around $1500 a year. It is cheaper than Cisco but more expensive than Ruckus."
"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"The price is reasonable."
"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."
"The price is good, and it doesn't require additional licenses."
"The price is very low and a good approach for a smaller company, with 10 to 15 people."
"UniFi Switches are cost-effective compared to Cisco."
"With Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, you get what you pay for."
"It is expensive."
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Top Industries

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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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Which switches are better - Ubiquiti Unifi or Netgear?
Ubiquiti Unifi offers a great set of features. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and also doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfi...
Which are better - Ubiquiti UniFi switches or MikroTik routers and switches?
Ubiquiti Unifi is a great solution. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfigure an AP or ga...
What do you like most about Ubiquiti UniFi Switches?
We have integrated the tool for PoE switches and non-PoE switches. Its most valuable feature is SD-WAN. UniFi SD-WAN can access all statistics and performance data in one interface, enabling us to...
 

Also Known As

VDX, Brocade VDX
UniFi Switches
 

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