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Dell PowerSwitch N Series vs. Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Dell PowerSwitch N Series
Score 10.0 out of 10
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The Dell PowerSwitch N Series are a series of Managed Campus switches, that are designed to bring users efficient connections to the network with highly functional access and aggregation switching.N/A
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Score 9.2 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 9.2 out of 10
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Score 9.1 out of 10
Enterprises
Cisco Nexus Series Switches
Cisco Nexus Series Switches
Score 9.0 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
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9.3
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Support Rating
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10.0
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Dell Technologies
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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
Dell Technologies
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Extreme Networks
  • Cloud management
  • SFP+ uplinks
  • Stacking capability
  • Robust CLI
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Geoff Johnson
Network System Administrator
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Cons
Dell Technologies
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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
Dell Technologies
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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
Dell Technologies
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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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Darren Tingey
Technology Director
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Return on Investment
Dell Technologies
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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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