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Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches

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What is Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches?

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.

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Great Core and Edge switches

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Tim SlaterView profile
Manager, Corporate Services and Information Systems in Information Technology at Forest Practices Board (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

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

Return on Investment

  • 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.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Cisco 350X Series Stackable Managed Switches

Other Software Used

Cerberus FTP Server

High performance switches with an easy to use web management interface

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Geoff Johnson
Network System Administrator in Information Technology at Merrimack School District (501-1000 employees employees)

Pros

  • Cloud management
  • SFP+ uplinks
  • Stacking capability
  • Robust CLI

Cons

  • Cloud management is limited in features.
  • Requires firmware update via serial cable to connect to cloud.
  • Improved port configuration.

Most Important Features

  • Easy to use
  • Reliable
  • Strong performance
  • Same management as Extreme WiFi

Return on Investment

  • Improved reliability of our switching infrastructure
  • Increased security
  • Increased visibility

Other Software Used

Extreme Networks Wireless WAN, Unitrends Data Center Backup and Recovery, FortiGuard Web Filtering Service

Makes you think Extreme created the networking standards!

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Verified User
Director in Information Technology (51-200 employees employees)

Pros

  • The core switch performance is top notch.
  • The hardware is long-lasting. You can expect to get at least 7 years life with minimal hardware issues.
  • Extreme has long history and is the bleeding edge of technology advances.

Cons

  • 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.

Most Important Features

  • Stability / Reliability
  • Performance
  • Ease of management

Return on Investment

  • 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.

Alternatives Considered

HPE Aruba Ethernet Switches

Other Software Used

Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point, Cisco Meraki MV, Hyper-V

Extreme Networks - The 'Omega Male' of ethernet switching

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Verified User
Professional in Information Technology (501-1000 employees employees)

Pros

  • Ease of configuration by intermediate staff.
  • VRRP/Redundancy.
  • Support's depth of knowledge and follow through to resolution.

Cons

  • Improved Extreme Management Console UI.
  • More robust CLI auditing/logging.
  • Easier log harvesting for adverse events.

Most Important Features

  • QoS.
  • Vlan Trunking.

Return on Investment

  • Very long service life with support.
  • Minimal support.
  • Low rate of components failures.

Alternatives Considered

Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches

Other Software Used

Aruba Networks Wireless LAN (WLAN), PRTG Network Monitor, SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM)

Extreme

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Darren TingeyView profile
Technology Director in Information Technology at Fremont Re-2 (201-500 employees employees)

Pros

  • 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

Cons

  • Tech Support
  • Their support website is very difficult to navigate.

Return on Investment

  • Downtime due to switching has decreased and/or became a non-issue.