Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series Switches vs. Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series Switches
Score 7.9 out of 10
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A solution to extend fast, secure, and fully managed connectivity to devices in harsh operating conditions and space-constrained environments.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
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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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
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Cisco Ethernet Switches
Score 9.1 out of 10
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User Ratings
Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series SwitchesExtreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Likelihood to Recommend
8.8
(3 ratings)
9.0
(6 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Configurability
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series SwitchesExtreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
The Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series Switches are well suited for harsh environments where the environment is really cold or really hot. These switches have been running for years with no issues even with degrees above 100 degrees and temperatures below 0 degrees. Outside environments are also well suited for the Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series Switches.
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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
  • Copper Ethernet device aggregation
  • Footprint is small
  • Upgrade firmware is easier than IE-2000
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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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Cons
Cisco
  • Could be cheaper in POE version
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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
Cisco
The new IE-3100/Stratix 5200 WEBUI platform and the new IOX-XE firmware platform is a great improvement on the switch performance in the field.
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Extreme Networks
Great product, great support and very happy with the reliability.
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Usability
Cisco
Fits our needs
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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.
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Support Rating
Cisco
Albert Mitchell's team is great!!
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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
These switches are suitable for small but weather intensive situations. Compared to the Cisco 9000 series these do perfect if you do not need a big amount of ports. We used the 9000 series in certain substations, but they are overkill. I have also seen a better performance compared to the 9000 series with the weather.
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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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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • They last years
  • End of life is really short lived
  • Really reliable
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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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