Great Core and Edge switches
January 07, 2025

Great Core and Edge switches

Tim Slater | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • 5420 Series
  • VSP 7200 Series
  • 5720 Series
  • VSP7400

Overall Satisfaction with Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches

We are using Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches for Core Routing as well as for Edge devices. These switches are 1GB switches as well as 10GB fibre switches. we are also using Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches for WIFI 6 as well.

Pros

  • Core Routing
  • Edge Devices
  • VOIP integration
  • Cloud IQ monitoring

Cons

  • Cloud IQ integration is limited on some switches
  • Since implementing our core switching 10GB and edge switches we have been able to eliminate our FC switching infrastructure for our SAN. This has been without any downtime.
Very easy to use, the CLI is a little different than competing products, but the GUI is very intuitive.
Better support, better value overall, and an easy to navigate GUI. We have been using Notrel, the acquired by Avaya then acquired by Extreme and each iteration has built on a great platform and remains a very solid choice.

Do you think Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches's feature set?

Yes

Did Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches again?

Yes

Core routing is great. It is very resilient, stable and robust. Things are largely set it and forget it. There are very few instances where we are required to touch the back bone unless we need to make specific network changes. We are very happy with the solution.

Using Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches

50 - Business users, mostly finance and admistraive staff. Some HR and some field staff that use the corporate offices. So a wide range of functions are represented.
  • Cloud IQ is a great tool that brings the platform together holistically.
  • Standard use
  • cases
Great product, great support and very happy with the reliability.

Evaluating Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches and Competitors

Yes - Supporting CloudIQ was a big driver.
  • Cloud Solutions
Reliable, compatible with existing products and integration with Extreme Cloud IQ.

Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches Support

Always responsive, knowledgeable and effective solutions are provided.
ProsCons
Quick Resolution
Knowledgeable team
Kept well informed
Immediate help available
Support cares about my success
Poor followup
Problems left unsolved
Escalation required
Need to explain problems multiple times
Slow Initial Response
Yes. Need the level of support providentheough this level.
Each time a raise a ticket the support staff are always very engaged at finding a resolution.

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