Cisco 550X Series Stackable Managed Switches vs. Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco 550X Series Stackable Managed Switches
Score 8.4 out of 10
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Cisco 550X Series Stackable Managed Switches include capabilities and management options needed to support applications today and in the future, such as security, advanced QoS, comprehensive IPv6 support, and Layer 3 dynamic routing.N/A
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Score 9.1 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
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Small Businesses

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Medium-sized Companies
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Score 9.1 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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Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
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9.3
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
It works very well as stack of core switches in small/medium company with 4x 10Gbit SFP+ interfaces. Native stacking is simple and in ring topology every switch has 2 redundant connections. They support maximum of 8 units per stack. You could use Cisco SG500X in hybrid stack with other series of switches, but make sure if other switch is compatible with hybrid mode stacking. Hybrid stack mode lower the number of units in stack. You should consider other model of switches if you need more then four SFP+ ports to connect more access switches using fiber cables.
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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
Cisco
  • Easy to create stacking
  • Easy to configure using web interface or command line
  • Similar command line to Cisco IOS
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Extreme Networks
  • Cloud management
  • SFP+ uplinks
  • Stacking capability
  • Robust CLI
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Cons
Cisco
  • Missing command line options like show running-config "| include, exlude"
  • Possibility to connect to switch using usb console cable or usb dongle
  • Missing vtp protocol support, only gvrp available
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Extreme Networks
  • Improved Extreme Management Console UI.
  • More robust CLI auditing/logging.
  • Easier log harvesting for adverse events.
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Support Rating
Cisco
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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
Cisco
Cisco 550X switches stack using 10Gbit SFP+ ports on the front, while Dell N Series has dedicated ports (with cables) on the back of the unit. On the other hand dell N switches has number on small digital display showing stack member number, which is easier to identify. The cisco switches has dot beside the number of the switch member. I think Cisco devices are more reliable and stable than dell switches.
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Extreme Networks
Foundry, HP, Cisco, Brocade. Extreme performance is equivalent or better without the price tag added just for their name
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • Money savings as they are cheaper than competative Cisco IOS switches
  • Cisco Business Switches has limited lifetime warranty
  • Good switching capacity, and reliability
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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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