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Cisco Nexus vs Extreme VDX [EOL] comparison

The compared Cisco and Extreme solutions aren't in the same category. Cisco is ranked #4 in LS , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 9.5% mindshare in the category. Additionally, 96% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Extreme users who would recommend it.
Cisco Nexus
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96% willing to recommend
Extreme VDX [EOL]
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    100% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    Cisco Nexus
    Average Rating
    8.4
    Number of Reviews
    102
    Ranking in other categories
    LAN Switching (4th), Data Center Networking (3rd)
    Extreme VDX [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.6
    Number of Reviews
    3
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
     

    Featured Reviews

    Joe Benítez - PeerSpot reviewer
    May 24, 2023
    Offer high performance capabilities and enables efficient data transmission and processing
    Before Nexus, I used to have Catalyst 6500 switches. Those 6500 series chassis gave us a lot of problems. Too many problems, actually. And we had a Cisco ASA firewall blade within those chassis. And they were running outdated software. So, in fact, it was the firewall blade that caused us too many problems instead of the chassis. The chassis itself was working well and performing fine, but the firewall card was not suitable for our needs. That was one aspect. Additionally, those chassis had been in operation for more than five years. As we are a local government, we have a policy to renew hardware every five years. That's because we need to maintain all the hardware and software in the latest versions and keep up with the technology lifecycle of the technology we use.
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    Osama Ahmed LUBBAD - PeerSpot reviewer
    Jan 17, 2023
    A stable, scalable, and problem-free solution
    We use the solution to connect to Hitachi VSP The most valuable feature of Extreme VDX is that we have had no problems and the solution's performance is excellent. Software needs to be updated regularly in order to maintain security and performance. However, in some cases, it is necessary to…
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    Quotes from Members

    We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
     

    Pros

    "We used older versions of Cisco Cloud. The reason why we switched was just adapting with the times."
    "Cisco Nexus has improved the way our organization functions through the troubleshooting. We had issues where we've seen our links saturated. We were able to determine what was being processed on the link."
    "The most valuable feature of Cisco Nexus is speed compared to what you would get from a Catalyst Series switch."
    "A very solid and reliable solution."
    "The most valuable feature of the 7700 series is probably the multi-context subset VRS, which lets you use multi-VRS, multi-context, and also VPC setup, where you have two logical devices that are still separate in terms of management planes, but have shared, virtual core channels."
    "The most valuable features of this solution are scalability and throughput."
    "In terms of stability, this solution is rock solid."
    "The initial setup is easy."
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    "Its simplicity and web interface were most valuable. I also liked the two-factor authentication."
    "The most valuable feature of Extreme VDX is that we have had no problems and the solution's performance is excellent."
    "The fabric of the solution and the management aspect are the solution's most valuable features."
     

    Cons

    "In my company, we encountered some challenges since the network was not stable. The network is unstable, making it an area where improvements are required."
    "One of our switches died last week and we were able to RMA it. Within four hours it arrived on time and worked."
    "The initial setup wasn't simple or user-friendly."
    "There is limited guidance in terms of the use and configuration of Cisco Nexus for specific use cases. The documentation is not comprehensive, and you have to do a lot of online research."
    "The solution is more expensive than other options on the market."
    "Nexus switches should be able to support network function virtualization (NFV)."
    "I would like to see some development into the SAE world where you can virtualize. That would be the only thing I would like to see because I need to start virtualizing my infrastructure gear at some of the other data centers that I have."
    "Areas in which the solution have room for improvement are the interface, management, and reporting."
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    "The only problem is that at the moment it's an Extreme product and Extreme is not really pushing it. They have to make up for weak innovation and I'm not sure if they want to do that."
    "I would like the ability to stack with different switch brands."
    "Its scalability can be better. If possible, it can have Hyper POE. I am not sure if there is a fiber version."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "We have a three-year subscription for our licensing fees."
    "In most cases, there is a need to secure perpetual licenses to be able to use the product. When I set up the product, there isn't just a one-time cost that is involved."
    "The licensing fees for this solution are approximately $800,000 USD annually."
    "Costs more than most, but the reliability pays for the difference."
    "Licensing is annual or every three years. We were one of the big customers, and we used to get good prices, but the cost of the support can be improved."
    "This is a very expensive product."
    "I thought that it would be less expensive."
    "The license for Cisco Nexus is one year to three years, in this case for the SMARTnet. It is a price per unit, in terms of this specific appliance."
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    "It was around $1500 a year. It is cheaper than Cisco but more expensive than Ruckus."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Computer Software Company
    26%
    Financial Services Firm
    11%
    Manufacturing Company
    7%
    Government
    6%
    Computer Software Company
    24%
    Government
    20%
    Financial Services Firm
    14%
    Manufacturing Company
    5%
     

    Company Size

    By reviewers
    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
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    Questions from the Community

    What do you like most about Cisco Nexus?
    The product's initial setup phase is very easy.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Nexus?
    In most cases, there is a need to secure perpetual licenses to be able to use the product. When I set up the product, there isn't just a one-time cost that is involved. If you want to upgrade to iO...
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    What needs improvement with Cisco Nexus?
    In my company, we encountered some challenges since the network was not stable. The network is unstable, making it an area where improvements are required. If you do some kind of configuration on t...
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    What do you like most about Extreme VDX?
    The most valuable feature of Extreme VDX is that we have had no problems and the solution's performance is excellent.
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    What needs improvement with Extreme VDX?
    Software needs to be updated regularly in order to maintain security and performance. However, in some cases, it is necessary to stack switches in order to meet the needs of the network. Although C...
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    What advice do you have for others considering Extreme VDX?
    I give the solution a nine out of ten because we don't have any problems. Most customers prefer products that don't have too many problems. I would recommend Extreme VDX as the first option because...
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    Also Known As

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    VDX, Brocade VDX
     

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    Overview

    The Cisco Nexus family of switches is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the next-generation data center. Not simply bigger or faster, these switches offer the following characteristics: infrastructure that can be scaled cost-effectively and that helps you increase energy, budget, and resource efficiency, transport that can navigate the transition to 10 Gigabit Ethernet and unified fabric and can also handle architectural changes such as virtualization, Web 2.0 applications, and cloud computing and operational continuity to meet your need for an environment where system availability is assumed and maintenance windows are rare if not totally extinct.
    Brocade VDX Switches support Layer 2 and Layer 3 fabrics with open standards and extensive scalability to deliver high performance, capacity, and reliability for data center spine and leaf deployments. It includes the following products: Brocade VDX 6740 SWITCHES, Brocade VDX 6940 SWITCH and Brocade VDX 8770 SWITCH.
     

    Sample Customers

    Advanced Medical Transport, Banco de Guayaquil, Baylor Scott & White Health, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, Calligaris, Children's Hospital Colorado, City of Biel, Del Papa Distributing, Department of Justice, Dimension Data, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Hertz, K&L Gates , LightEdge, Lone Star College System, Management Science Associates, Mindtree, NBC Olympics, Quest, Sony Corporation, The Department of Education in Western Australia, Valley Proteins
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