Extreme Networks - The 'Omega Male' of ethernet switching
Updated April 29, 2021
Extreme Networks - The 'Omega Male' of ethernet switching
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Extreme Ethernet Switches
We're using it in multiple roles, Core Datacenter Network Switching; Office Distribution (LAN) Switching and Database Switching.
It is managed by 1 Team, but used across the whole org.
It solves the problems of solid ROI, scalability & redundancy. Also solved is the top notch support and interoperability with differing vendors.
It is managed by 1 Team, but used across the whole org.
It solves the problems of solid ROI, scalability & redundancy. Also solved is the top notch support and interoperability with differing vendors.
- Ease of configuration by intermediate staff.
- VRRP/Redundancy.
- Support's depth of knowledge and follow through to resolution.
- Improved Extreme Management Console UI.
- More robust CLI auditing/logging.
- Easier log harvesting for adverse events.
- QoS.
- Vlan Trunking.
- Very long service life with support.
- Minimal support.
- Low rate of components failures.
Overall the Extreme's CLI is more intuitive that Cisco's. At a core networking perspective the two are probably equal in terms of performance. When we were last upgrading our infrastructure networking Cisco Sales were not as interested in us since we are (by their definition) a 'small shop', whereas Extreme Sales gave us proper treatment and made sure we bought what we needed.
Do you think ExtremeSwitching delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with ExtremeSwitching's feature set?
Yes
Did ExtremeSwitching live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of ExtremeSwitching go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy ExtremeSwitching again?
Yes