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ExtremeCloud SD-WAN vs. Riverbed SteelHead

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    ExtremeCloud SD-WAN

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/AExtreme Networks wireless offerings increased following the Enterasys acquisition in 2013 and later, Aerohive. To unify all disparate elements and centralize control of the network all the way to the branch, ExtremeCloud SD-WAN is Extreme Networks' solution for simplicity and control.N/A

    Riverbed SteelHead

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/ASan Francisco based Riverbed Technology offers Steelhead, a WAN optimization solution. The new SteelHead 90 series appliances are designed to provide performance, security, scalability, data movement efficiency, and resilient networking.N/A
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    ExtremeCloud SD-WANRiverbed SteelHead
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score8.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ExtremeCloud SD-WANRiverbed SteelHead
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ExtremeCloud SD-WANRiverbed SteelHead
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    Extreme Networks
    Aerohive was ahead of the industry when it came to Wireless network hardware and software. Initially, they were one of the first to offer a solution for a busy office environment with a complicated layout and multiple rooms, open areas, and offices that were spread out. The mesh design of the APS was also one of the first of its kind and has proven to be a great solution within our environment.
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    Riverbed Technology
    If you are dealing with large CAD files on a daily basis "remotely", Riverbed Steelhead makes your home office feel just like the office
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    Pros
    Extreme Networks
    • Easy to navigate management GUI
    • Intuitive design
    • Helpful troubleshooting tools and logging
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    Riverbed Technology
    • Effectively improves data throughput over VPN WAN connections.
    • Seamless operation.
    • Optimizes a variety of applications. Including, HTTPS, Citrix, Netapp SM and SV, Exchange, etc.
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    Cons
    Extreme Networks
    • The floor plan design aspect of the software has improved recently and can further be enhanced.
    • The software update process for the APs has not always been very straightforward.
    • The initial setup and differentiating between the multiple types of APs was a bit confusing.
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    Riverbed Technology
    • A reduction in price is always welcomed
    • Simplify and streamline advanced features and add-on pieces for more detailed traffic analysis
    • Getting granularity into traffic behavior becomes confusing and very expensive
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    Alternatives Considered
    Extreme Networks
    We also considered both Cisco and Juniper, but Extreme Networks Wireless WAN met our budgetary and technology needs the best.
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    Riverbed Technology
    We tested Cisco eleven years ago in parallel with Riverbed in a PoC. The Cisco configuration was very complex and sticky based on the location. The Riverbed configuration is flexible based on the whole storage. A software client for devices like laptops or tablets is not available for Cisco WAAS, therefore we selected Riverbed based on a PoC.
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    Return on Investment
    Extreme Networks
    • The speed of our Wireless network has significantly improved.
    • The range of the network covers our entire user area, simply due to the power and range of the APs as well as the mesh network capabilities.
    • The capability of the software to configure, monitor, and alert based on network traffic and user behavior is almost unmatched.
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    Riverbed Technology
    • Files now open a lot quicker, at near local speeds.
    • We are able to respond to customers quicker as we can get access quicker.
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