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Belden Managed Switches vs. Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Belden Managed Switches
Score 4.0 out of 10
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Belden offers a portfolio of ruggedized managed Ethernet switches that are engineered for reliable performance in harsh industrial environments. The solution includes Layer 2 (data link layer) and Layer 3 (network layer) options in the Hirschmann and GarrettCom product families.N/A
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Score 9.0 out of 10
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As a supplier of fabric networking, Extreme offers a portfolio of Ethernet and IP fabric solutions. Whether to transform a campus, data center, metro, or WAN, Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches (ExtremeSwitching) fabric technologies aim to ensure a faster, more flexible, and more secure foundation for businesses.N/A
Pricing
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Small Businesses

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Medium-sized Companies
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Score 9.0 out of 10
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Score 9.1 out of 10
Enterprises
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Score 9.1 out of 10
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Score 9.1 out of 10
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User Ratings
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9.0
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Likelihood to Renew
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10.0
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Usability
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9.0
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Support Rating
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Belden
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Extreme Networks
If you have a big environment with a lot of edge switch needs and department groups, then Extreme's fabric connect can save a lot of management time. If your environment is small then you may want to stick with the traditional model since fabric connect costs more. Also if you make lots of configuration changes all the time then fabric connect will be helpful. Otherwise, making an occasional change you don't need fabric connect.
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Pros
Belden
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Extreme Networks
  • Uptime has been fantastic. We have had no issues with our switches shutting down or crashing
  • Policy, We have the ability to enforce Policy at the port
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Darren Tingey
Technology Director
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Cons
Belden
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Extreme Networks
  • They are working on it, but a single console to manage the policies across all switches.
  • For those with a Cisco background, the CLI commands are different with Extreme so you have to get used to that. Nothing necessarily wrong though.
  • If you want a chassis core switch/router then those are becoming less available and won't find many options with Extreme.
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Likelihood to Renew
Belden
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Extreme Networks
Great product, great support and very happy with the reliability.
Tim Slater | TrustRadius Reviewer
Tim Slater
Manager, Corporate Services and Information Systems
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Usability
Belden
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Extreme Networks
Very easy to use, the CLI is a little different than competing products, but the GUI is very intuitive.
Tim Slater | TrustRadius Reviewer
Tim Slater
Manager, Corporate Services and Information Systems
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Support Rating
Belden
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Extreme Networks
There hasn't been a single problem with the code or hardware that hasn't been resolved in a timely fashion. You get technicians who know the product and who will work with you to get things fixed. That being said, I never ran into a problem with Cisco tech support either. I love that both groups were willing to teach me as they fixed things.
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Alternatives Considered
Belden
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Extreme Networks
We upgraded to Extreme Switches from Cisco SG500 and SG250 small business switches. Extreme Switches offer a much easier to use GUI management platform called Extreme CloudIQ, which makes visibility into our network much easier and user friendly. Performance wise these offered higher uplink speed as well.
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Geoff Johnson
Network System Administrator
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Return on Investment
Belden
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Extreme Networks
  • Extreme [Ethernet Switches] have a long-life. You can easily get 7 years in main production life depending on when you buy in the product life-cycle.
  • Extreme [Ethernet Switches] are expensive, no doubt, but we also don't have "weird" network problems or other issues with the network randomly going down.
  • If you use fabric connect switches then the ease of managing many switches is of no concern.
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