Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches vs. HPE Networking Instant On Switch Series

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
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
HPE Networking Instant On Switch Series
Score 7.8 out of 10
N/A
The Aruba Instant On 1930 switches enable users to leverage fiber connectivity with SFP/SFP+ ports, and boast reliable connectivity over long distances to eliminate bottlenecks. The switches bost a quiet, fanless design, in-built security, and smart-managed layer 2+ Ethernet switch series ready to deploy in 8-, 24- and 48-port for non-PoE and Class 4 PoE (i.e. PoE+) models.
$33.13
one-time fee
Pricing
Extreme Networks Wired Access - SwitchesHPE Networking Instant On Switch Series
Editions & Modules
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Instant On Switch 1430
Starting at $33.13
one-time fee
Instant On Switch 1830
Starting at $89.99
one-time fee
Instant On Switch 1930
Starting at $119.93
one-time fee
Instant On Switch 1960
Starting at $679.65
one-time fee
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Extreme Networks Wired Access - SwitchesHPE Networking Instant On Switch Series
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Score 9.1 out of 10
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
Score 9.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
Extreme Networks Wired Access - SwitchesHPE Networking Instant On Switch Series
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(6 ratings)
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Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
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Usability
9.0
(1 ratings)
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Support Rating
10.0
(2 ratings)
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User Testimonials
Extreme Networks Wired Access - SwitchesHPE Networking Instant On Switch Series
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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Pros
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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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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Cons
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
Extreme Networks
Great product, great support and very happy with the reliability.
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Usability
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
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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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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Alternatives Considered
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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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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Return on Investment
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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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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