Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches

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25 Reviews and Ratings

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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Tim Slater View 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

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

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

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)

Darren Tingey View 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.

Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches

What is Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches?

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