Broadcom Ethernet Switches vs. Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches

Broadcom Ethernet Switches

Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
Broadcom Ethernet Switches	Score 8.0 out of 10	N/A	Broadcom offers Ethernet switches. Their offerings were bolstered by the acquisition of Brocade and many of its ethernet switches in 2017.	N/A
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches	Score 9.0 out of 10	N/A	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

Broadcom Ethernet Switches

Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches

Editions & Modules

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Offerings

Pricing Offerings
Broadcom Ethernet Switches	Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Free Trial
No	No
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

Additional Details

Broadcom pricing varies based on the specific model and quantity purchased.

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User Ratings
	Broadcom Ethernet Switches	Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Likelihood to Recommend	- (0 ratings)	9.0 (6 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew	- (0 ratings)	10.0 (1 ratings)
Usability	- (0 ratings)	9.0 (1 ratings)
Support Rating	- (0 ratings)	10.0 (2 ratings)

User Testimonials
	Broadcom Ethernet Switches	Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Likelihood to Recommend	Broadcom No answers on this topic	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. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Pros	Broadcom No answers on this topic	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 Incentivized DT Darren Tingey Technology Director Read full review
Cons	Broadcom No answers on this topic	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. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Likelihood to Renew	Broadcom No answers on this topic	Extreme Networks Great product, great support and very happy with the reliability. Incentivized Tim Slater Manager, Corporate Services and Information Systems Read full review
Usability	Broadcom No answers on this topic	Extreme Networks Very easy to use, the CLI is a little different than competing products, but the GUI is very intuitive. Incentivized Tim Slater Manager, Corporate Services and Information Systems Read full review
Support Rating	Broadcom No answers on this topic	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. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Alternatives Considered	Broadcom No answers on this topic	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. Incentivized GJ Geoff Johnson Network System Administrator Read full review
Return on Investment	Broadcom No answers on this topic	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. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
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