ExtremeWireless vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

The compared Extreme and Hewlett Packard Enterprise solutions aren't in the same category. Extreme is ranked #16 in Wireless LAN , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 1.7% mindshare in the category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #9 in ES , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 2.5% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Extreme 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 1.7%, up 1.4% compared to last year.
HPE Ethernet Switches, on the other hand, focuses on Ethernet Switches, holds 2.5% mindshare, up 2.5% since last year.

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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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LuisSilva6

Director of Information Technology at a hospitality company with 10,001+ employees

Provides ease of management and has an easy initial setup process

Primarily, we use the product for network and VLAN segmentation across our hospitality property. It forms the backbone of our network, providing connectivity to devices like TVs, phones, access points, and even electrical switches within guest rooms The product's most valuable feature is the ease…

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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 initial setup process is simple."

"The product's price is competitive. It is an impressive and reliable product."

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

"I like Cloud IQ, ExtremeWireless' cloud controller and analytics platform. It's full of information, easy to use, and provides excellent visibility into my network."

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

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

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

"ExtremeWireless is known for its strong security engine, Air Defense, which provides necessary wireless security assistance to many of my customers."

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"It's straightforward to set up."

"The solution is scalable."

"HPE Ethernet Switches are scalable, and their software is also quite sturdy."

"We have scaled it without any issues."

"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."

"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 offer a good return on investment. They offer a lifetime warranty, which is good. Cisco SMB level only declares a one-year warranty, and for the enterprise level, you need to get a service pack, which costs extra."

"We get a lifetime warranty for the solution so whenever the switches get faulty, you can get a replacement."

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Cons

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

"It is a subscription model, so it is maybe a bit pricey."

"The solution must include integrated IoT solutions on their wireless APs."

"The product must be provided at a cheaper price."

"The solution should offer better support."

"One area that could be improved is the accuracy of tracking tags."

"The cost is a little high."

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

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"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."

"When we have a lot of clients on the system, we lose signal and have to restart our antenna."

"We would always be happier if the price were reduced."

"Technical support needs improvement, as the response time could be better."

"There is room for improvement in the update process, especially the web UI update process."

"There could be features for ransomware attack detection and enhanced anomaly detection to identify and mitigate anonymous traffic."

"Configuration can be complex."

"It would be better if they improve the implementation of SD-WAN."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"The purchase of 350 access points cost approximately $250,000 USD."

"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."

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

"The pricing is reasonable."

"Our access points device is at its end of life. I can buy one more and then I must buy a new device, but if it is a new device it will not support the old virtual appliance. I would need to upgrade our virtual appliance to the next version or build a new virtual appliance with new devices, and it's not good for us. The overall licensing subscription could be better."

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

"ExtremeWireless is subscription-based for both cloud and on-prem solutions, and it's quite expensive."

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"They are affordable and less expensive than Cisco. Their price was the decider at the time."

"This is an expensive product."

"The licensing cost is yearly, and there aren't any additional costs on top of the standard fee."

"HP switches are priced well."

"There are no licensing costs for this solution."

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

"I believe HPE is less expensive than Aruba's and UniFi and that is why certain clients have chosen them as their solution."

"We just bought new switches for $500 last year, and now, the same switch is $800. It's gone up in price in the last 12 months."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

11%

Non Profit

Computer Software Company

15%

Educational Organization

Government

Financial Services Firm

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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 is some delay in firmware upgrades for access points. When there is a problem with the firmware of one access point, the correction might be too late.

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What is your primary use case for ExtremeWireless?

We work with some end customers, and we use ExtremeCloud IQ ( /products/extremecloud-iq-reviews ) for the administration of the wireless platform. We use Wi-Fi 6 E for many users.

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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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Comparisons

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

Huawei Wireless vs ExtremeWireless

Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 12% 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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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

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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