ExtremeWireless vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

The compared Extreme Networks and Hewlett Packard Enterprise solutions aren't in the same category. Extreme Networks is ranked #16 in Wireless LAN , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 2.0% mindshare in the category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #9 in ES , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.

ExtremeWireless

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92% willing to recommend

HPE Ethernet Switches

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93% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeWireless

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Wireless LAN (16th)

HPE Ethernet Switches

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

103

Ranking in other categories

Ethernet Switches (9th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Networking solutions, they serve different purposes. ExtremeWireless is designed for Wireless LAN and holds a mindshare of 2.0%, up 1.4% compared to last year.
HPE Ethernet Switches, on the other hand, focuses on Ethernet Switches, holds 2.8% mindshare, up 2.4% since last year.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ExtremeWireless	2.0%
Aruba Wireless	15.7%
Ruckus Wireless	14.0%
Other	68.3%

Wireless LAN

Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HPE Ethernet Switches	2.8%
Cisco Ethernet Switches	12.4%
Aruba Switches	9.4%
Other	75.4%

Ethernet Switches

Featured Reviews

Seungho Yang

Network Engineer at KOREAN AIR

Enhanced employee access with effective wireless monitoring and seamless roaming

Our use case for ExtremeWireless is to allow our employees to access the company systems The monitoring systems in ExtremeWireless have been very effective, and they are cheaper than other products. It provides better monitoring logs and detailed logs compared to Cisco Wireless. The most…

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Dinesh Upadhyay

Sr.Manager-IT at imi kolkata

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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The monitoring system is integrated with AI features."

"In terms of the most valuable features, I like the integration with the fabric. The network fabric completely integrates with wireless as well."

"The initial setup process is simple."

"It's cloud-based and very easy to deploy."

"The platform's most valuable feature is the ability of its access points to adapt and self-heal."

"The wireless security solution is the most valuable feature of ExtremeWireless."

"The cloud-based management system is valuable."

"Based on my experience, I would recommend ExtremeWireless to others."

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"I'm a power user, so reliability is crucial. The HPE equipment hasn't failed on me, unlike some other brands like Huawei, which I find more sensitive."

"HPE Ethernet Switches have a lifetime warranty. I am using an old version of the solution, but I have heard the new models have incorporated a lot of new features, such as remote setup."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability."

"The scalability is very good."

"They are affordable and very stable. They also have good performance."

"The initial setup is straightforward. The steps are simple, and you can always contact support if needed. Overall, it's easy."

"The security features of the HPE Ethernet Switches are good."

"The solution performs well for its price."

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Cons

"Many companies prefer Aruba over ExtremeWireless, possibly due to Aruba's broader range of products or their thorough approach to understanding customer needs."

"They could provide different product models. Additionally, there could be a feature to manage devices."

"Wireless products, in general, have room for improvement compared to wired ones, which are more stable."

"The performance of the access points could be improved."

"The APs have quite a low signal compared to other brands."

"The management portal is in need of improvement."

"ExtremeWireless support isn't very good."

"The performance of the access points could be improved. ExtremeWireless coverage and signal stability could be enhanced to match the level of Ruckus Wireless and other vendors."

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"The solution lacks certain protocols and has a limited warranty."

"There is a limitation of capability."

"The solution’s licensing could be improved."

"Sometimes, we encounter the need for new technologies, especially when we require higher bandwidth. If we can't find what we need with HPE Ethernet Switches, we explore options from other vendors like Cisco."

"We haven't had any issues with this switch in the past 10 years. That's the reason we're still keeping them alive."

"In the next release, I would like to see them include more features like the Aruba solution, to have more possibilities concerning the software design."

"The cost could be better. HPE has to study it carefully with other vendors in the market, like Cisco or Juniper."

"Installation could be made more secure."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's not as expensive as some and is scalable to our needs."

"The solution is priced well and we currently are only paying for a license for maintenance."

"There are both paid and free licenses of the cloud environment, with only basic functionality in the free version."

"I rate the price of Extreme Wireless a three out of five."

"The price of the solution overall is expensive. Additionally, the controller and license are expensive. We pay for an annual subscription."

"ExtremeWireless isn't budget-friendly. The hardware costs around 20,000 Indian rupees. We're still using an older controller, so it doesn't require a license, unlike the newest versions of the ExtremeWireless controller."

"I rate the product's pricing a three or four out of ten."

"Extreme isn't the most expensive, but it's not a low-cost solution, and because there are no big volumes, you don't receive significant discounts, making the final price higher."

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"There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."

"All the solutions have a license for the QSFP. Additionally, there is a one-time license fee to increase the interface speed."

"We have to see only the security part when considering licenses because the licenses upgrade."

"There are no licensing costs for this solution."

"The cost is a bit high."

"The tool's pricing is very cheap."

"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."

"The price is fair."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

10%

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

10%

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	62
Midsize Enterprise	19
Large Enterprise	31

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ExtremeWireless?

The initial setup process is simple.

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What needs improvement with ExtremeWireless?

There are concerns regarding the stability of ExtremeWireless. It could be an area of improvement, especially when compared to previous solutions such as Motorola before their acquisition. Another ...

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What is your primary use case for ExtremeWireless?

We mainly use ExtremeWireless ( /products/extremewireless-reviews ) for the warehouse, specifically for the Zebra handheld devices and printers.

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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?

The price of HPE Ethernet Switches is reasonable and less than other OEM brands.

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What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?

The price should be reduced in comparison to Cisco, as sometimes we cannot use the HPE one at the core level, where generally public users are using Cisco. The price of HPE core switches and Cisco ...

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Comparisons

Ruckus Wireless vs ExtremeWireless

Compared 36% of the time

Aruba Wireless vs ExtremeWireless

Compared 21% of the time

Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points vs ExtremeWireless

Compared 6% of the time

Huawei Wireless vs ExtremeWireless

Compared 6% of the time

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs ExtremeWireless

Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 15% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Overview

Extreme ExtremeWireless Access Points deliver wired-like performance, at scale for high-density in every environment. Smart Access Points are equally adept for both distributed and centralized deployment models. ExtremeWireless Controllers provide advanced functionality to allow organizations to define how wireless voice/video/data traffic is processed without architectural constraints and in accordance with business needs.

Extreme Networks

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.

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Sample Customers

St. Xavier High School, Americatel, Diamond Light Source

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