Cisco Nexus vs ExtremeSwitching comparison

Cisco and Extreme are both solutions in the LAN Switching category. Cisco is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.6, while Extreme is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.8. Cisco holds a 9.5% mindshare in LS, compared to Extreme’s 5.8% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Extreme users who would recommend it.

Cisco Nexus

Read 103 Cisco Nexus reviews

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96% willing to recommend

ExtremeSwitching

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700 Comparison Views

94% willing to recommend

Cisco Nexus

ExtremeSwitching

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Cisco Nexus and ExtremeSwitching based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two LAN Switching solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Cisco Nexus vs. ExtremeSwitching

October 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Nexus

Ranking in LAN Switching

4th

Ranking in Data Center Networking

3rd

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

103

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

ExtremeSwitching

Ranking in LAN Switching

7th

Ranking in Data Center Networking

6th

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

AV Over IP Switching (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Cisco Nexus is 9.5%, down from 11.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeSwitching is 5.8%, up from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

LAN Switching

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Joe Benítez

Systems Engineer at GAD Municipal de Guayaquil

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 And they were running outdated software.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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MURALI NIDAMANURI

Managing Director at VIPUN COGNITIVE SOLUTIONS PVT LTD.

Outstanding performance with minimal maintenance and intuitive configuration

Our primary use case for ExtremeSwitching is for costing, access networking, routing, and meeting network requirements. We have sold it in defense, government, and IT industries ExtremeSwitching significantly adds value to customers because maintenance is minimal. Once the network is set up,…

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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

"Cisco Nexus is a stable solution."

"We used older versions of Cisco Cloud. The reason why we switched was just adapting with the times."

"When it comes to data centers, Cisco Nexus is the best."

"Nexus provides inner redundancy. It allows us to perform updates on individual switches, while still maintaining reliability and uptime on the server."

"We have a much more stable network now using the Cisco Nexus."

"It's easy to use."

"This product has improved the way our organization functions in the way that the rack-based design allowed us to eliminate chassis-based designs. The chassis design is more complicated to manage and maintain in field operations."

"They are very high-performance switches and they are made for lossless data, so they're a good play in the customer environment."

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"The price is low compared to the competition."

"The stability has been largely pretty good."

"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."

"The performance of ExtremeSwitching is good."

"Performance is good."

"The switches are fast."

"It is very reliable because one of the reasons is the non-blocking architecture of Extreme Networks."

"Some of the most valuable features of ExtremeSwitching are Fabric Attach and BGP, as well as the price point, which are superior in the market."

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Cons

"The initial setup is always complex."

"There are too many different model numbers and too much complexity."

"There is some room for improvement when it comes to the frequency on the network."

"The technical support for this solution needs to be improved."

"The licensing is the area that we are working that's a challenge."

"Enhancing the software-defined level of this solution would empower it."

"There may be many bugs which remain unresolved."

"This solution costs a lot."

More Cisco Nexus cons

"I believe they should be more aggressive in terms of pricing."

"The licensing is expensive."

"The pricing of the universal switches is an area of concern that needs to be improved."

"It could be cheaper in general."

"ExtremeSwitching switches are not prevalent in the industry, so it's harder to go online and research how to deploy their APs or switches. There is a broader user community for Cisco and Juniper because they've been around for a while and everybody has a bit of knowledge they can publish online."

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

"While it is true of all vendors, there may be a slightly lower reliability standard."

"The training and resources for learning are lacking."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"All of our costs including subscription, licensing, and support services are bundled together, and the cost is approximately $100,000 USD per year."

"We only have a yearly support contract, as we do not use any of the subscription-based functions at this time."

"Our licensing costs for this solution are approximately $200 USD per month."

"The solution is expensive."

"Our licensing costs for this solution are approximately $100K a year for the switching part."

"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 solution should be made more affordable."

"This is a very expensive product."

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

"The product is expensive."

"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."

"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."

"The pricing and licensing are good with the cloud."

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

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

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

26%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Manufacturing Company

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Real Estate/Law Firm

10%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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 ExtremeSwitching?

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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeSwitching?

I am not heavily involved with pricing, but my general understanding is they are competitive on the licensing and cost standpoint. When you compare equal features in the market, they are probably t...

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What needs improvement with ExtremeSwitching?

While it is true of all vendors, there may be a slightly lower reliability standard. It's hard for me to compare as we are at one switch shop. However, I have heard through supporting networks that...

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 70% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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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.

ExtremeSwitching is the family of products comprising different switch types: Modular (X8 and 8000 series [formerly BlackDiamond] and S and K series switches); Stackable (X-series and A, B, C, and 7100 series switches); Standalone (SSA, X430, and D, 200, 800, and ISW series); and Mobile Backhaul (E4G). ExtremeSwitching work from Edge Switching that ensures the performance and reliable operation of end-user devices and applications including port density, bandwidth, and network services to Aggregation / Core Switches is designed for the demanding needs of aggregation, top-of-rack and campus core environments, these switches deliver 10Gb, 40Gb and even 100Gb bandwidth with maximum throughput and reliability.

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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