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We performed a comparison between ExtremeSwitching and Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Data Center Networking solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"ExtremeSwitching fabric technology is a unique technology used to protect against viruses. ExtremeCloud IQ is a very good and feature-rich solution compared to Cisco, Ruxi Networks, or Huawei.""It is meeting our expectations in terms of performance as well as cost-effectiveness.""Performance is good.""The most valuable features of ExtremeSwitching are that they are robust and have plenty of features. There is a lot of functionality. They have a lot of other features ExtremeSwitching that you can get involved with but I haven't been using many of them.""Setup was easy. It only took a couple of hours to set up.""The solution can scale.""ExtremeSwitching is a good, stable platform.""Our vendors are great and they offer very good support services."

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"The most valuable Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platform is its ability to do routing in any way that I need. It's more than capable of handling the load I'm currently sending.""It's a stable product.""This solution is easy to manage and the resiliency of the hardware is excellent.""The most valuable feature of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is its robustness."

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Cons
"The interface could be improved.""The licensing is expensive.""I believe they should be more aggressive in terms of pricing.""The solution lacks a cyber asset attack capability.""Their support could definitely be better.""It could be cheaper in general.""The solution as a whole has hardware quality issues.""There are latency issues that need to be addressed."

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"Although the support for this solution is good, there is still room for improvement.""Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms could improve by having a graphical interface. A lot of the younger generation tend to be used to graphical interfaces, command line tends to scare them.""It needs to be more multifunctional for enterprises.""Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms should improve by being more agile with new technology that sits on top of the router."

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  • "On pricing, ExtremeSwitches are going to beat most of the major competition."
  • "It is not a subscription-based model, and there is no licensing concept. We have to pay for hardware AMC. We have hardware on our premises and for the hardware support, we have to go for the annual maintenance contract with the partner."
  • "The pricing and licensing are good with the cloud."
  • "There is a cost for ExtremeSwitching and if you want the support and maintenance, there are additional costs. My clients typically pay for the support and maintenance annually."
  • "There is no license required to use the solution. The hardware controller is expensive, and this is why I prefer controlling ExtremeSwitching on the cloud."
  • "The price is expensive. We pay for a license, but you have to pay more if you want to increase the number."
  • "We paid 25,000 to 30,000 INR."
  • "ExtremeSwitching offers very good pricing plans for their licenses. Compared to their rivals, ExtremeSwitching's prices are very affordable and reasonable. This is why our customers are happy to pay for their service critical support. ExtremeSwitching also offers a great portal to track clients, further satisfying our customers. They are always happy to pay for the service every month. The pricing is very reasonable."
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  • "The price of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is reasonable. We are on a perpetual license. I do not have any maintenance service as part of the license."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The solution excels in configuration and other aspects. It offers reliability and performance.
    Top Answer:The product is expensive because of its working nature.
    Top Answer:ExtremeSwitching hardware lacks flexibility compared to some other options.
    Top Answer:The most valuable Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platform is its ability to do routing in any way that I need. It's more than capable of handling the load I'm currently sending.
    Top Answer:The price of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is reasonable. We are on a perpetual license. I do not have any maintenance service as part of the license.
    Top Answer:Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms could improve by having a graphical interface. A lot of the younger generation tend to be used to graphical interfaces, command line tends to scare them.
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    Overview
    ExtremeSwitching is the family of products comprising different switch types: Modular (X8 and 8000 series [formerly BlackDiamond] and S and K series switches); Stackable (X-series and A, B, C, and 7100 series switches); Standalone (SSA, X430, and D, 200, 800, and ISW series); and Mobile Backhaul (E4G). ExtremeSwitching work from Edge Switching that ensures the performance and reliable operation of end-user devices and applications including port density, bandwidth, and network services to Aggregation / Core Switches is designed for the demanding needs of aggregation, top-of-rack and campus core environments, these switches deliver 10Gb, 40Gb and even 100Gb bandwidth with maximum throughput and reliability.

    A robust portfolio of SDN-enabled routing platforms that provide industry-leading system capacity, density, security, and performance with unparalleled longevity. MX Series Universal Routing Platforms are the key to digital transformation for service providers, cloud operators, and enterprises in the cloud era.

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    University17%
    Government17%
    Security Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Construction Company10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
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    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise28%
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    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Buyer's Guide
    ExtremeSwitching vs. Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about ExtremeSwitching vs. Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    ExtremeSwitching is ranked 5th in Data Center Networking with 17 reviews while Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is ranked 7th in Data Center Networking with 4 reviews. ExtremeSwitching is rated 8.4, while Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of ExtremeSwitching writes "Easy to configure, with a switching-level security feature". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms writes "Highly stable environment, performs well, and reasonably priced". ExtremeSwitching is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus and NETGEAR Switches, whereas Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is most compared with Juniper QFX Series Switches, PTX Series Routers and Cisco Nexus. See our ExtremeSwitching vs. Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms report.

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