Cisco FabricPath vs ExtremeSwitching comparison

"Cisco is the market leader in this space and it is a product that I recommend."

"I like the 10G ports and the modular uplink port."

"Cisco FabricPath is highly beneficial for network performance and relatively easy to implement. It also offers straightforward monitoring capabilities."

"The setup is straightforward."

"Cisco FabricPath is very fast, stable, extendable, and scalable. It doesn't have issues with patches or problems because it's built on the stable NXOS operating system. In a scenario using FabricPath, the spin and leaf architecture is beneficial. For example, we can use two separate spine switches like 9980s and multiple leaf switches as access switches. These leaf switches are connected using VPC between them, with each switch separated and not directly connected to the spine. This setup improves data center architecture by allowing two ways to arrange destinations, connecting the first connection to the first spine and the second to the second spine. The spines are configured as a virtual chassis. In FabricPath, we can enhance VXLANs, VPNs, and integrate with Cisco ISE for user authentication. It can also be configured with WLC to manage wireless technology, depending on the client's architecture."

"FabricPath's best features are routing, OSPS, ethernet, and performance."

"The most valuable features are the security, web control, and traffic control."

"We have found the solution to be stable."

"The solution can scale."

"It's easy to configure, and the commands are intuitive."

"The unique ring topology is actually a handy innovation."

"Setup was easy. It only took a couple of hours to set up."

"Performance is good."

"Our vendors are great and they offer very good support services."

"The product offers a single management platform for multiple models of switches. The tool also allows users to manage multiple sites from a single dashboard."

"ExtremeSwitching fabric technology is a unique technology used to protect against viruses. ExtremeCloud IQ is a very good and feature-rich solution compared to Cisco, Ruxi Networks, or Huawei."

"The solution is costly."

"The main issue I face is the cost."

"Cisco FabricPath has room for improvement in areas like technical support and design."

"If Cisco can include management for this protocol in Layer 3, that would be ideal."

"The solution should offer better reporting."

"The management features are in need of improvement."

"The cloud version of Cisco Fabric Path could be improved."

"While Cisco products are excellent, the problem is the cost. Cisco products are product, Cisco products are very expensive. I rate Cisco FabricPath three out of 10 for affordability."

"We noticed over the years that the price of the Extreme Switches has been rising and this will become a concern in the future."

"ExtremeSwitching has many features but having come from Cisco environments, there is a steep learning curve to learning all the functionality."

"The training and resources for learning are lacking."

"Improving product awareness and possibly enhancing technical documentation or training resources could be beneficial."

"ExtremeSwitching hardware lacks flexibility compared to some other options."

"ExtremeSwitching is scalable to a certain extent for SME-segmented IP."

"ExtremeSwitching should provide command lines more readily without needing in-depth searching on their support portal, especially for unique configurations."

"Extreme Networks does not have any entry-level products. This is a problem for them because Aruba has an Instant On series, which is new and cost-effective. Cisco also has the 1000 series, and other brands offer entry-level products."

"The pricing for this product is good."

"Cisco is expensive but offers good-quality features, so I would rate it high on the pricing scale."

"It is very expensive."

"The price of Cisco FabricPath could be reduced, it is expensive in the market here in Sri Lanka. The solution is subscriptions based, if the customer wants any future integrations, or if there are any future enhancements they will have to pay. There are different license options available, such as one or three years purchases."

"I rate it seven out of ten on pricing as it's a bit expensive. It would be better if the price were lower, but we prioritize quality over cost."

"The solution falls under the pricier category, but it provides value for the price charged."

"FabricPath is very reasonably priced."

"The pricing of Cisco FabricPath can be quite high depending on the architecture, but it's justified by the stability it offers."

"On pricing, ExtremeSwitches are going to beat most of the major competition."

"The price is expensive. We pay for a license, but you have to pay more if you want to increase the number."

"ExtremeSwitching offers very good pricing plans for their licenses. Compared to their rivals, ExtremeSwitching's prices are very affordable and reasonable. This is why our customers are happy to pay for their service critical support. ExtremeSwitching also offers a great portal to track clients, further satisfying our customers. They are always happy to pay for the service every month. The pricing is very reasonable."

"There is a cost for ExtremeSwitching and if you want the support and maintenance, there are additional costs. My clients typically pay for the support and maintenance annually."

"We paid 25,000 to 30,000 INR."

"The product is expensive."

"There is no license required to use the solution. The hardware controller is expensive, and this is why I prefer controlling ExtremeSwitching on the cloud."

"It is not a subscription-based model, and there is no licensing concept. We have to pay for hardware AMC. We have hardware on our premises and for the hardware support, we have to go for the annual maintenance contract with the partner."