Extreme VDX [EOL] vs MikroTik Cloud Router Switch comparison

Extreme and MikroTik are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Additionally, 100% of Extreme users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of MikroTik users who would recommend it.

Extreme VDX [EOL]

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MikroTik Cloud Router Switch

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94% willing to recommend

Extreme VDX [EOL]

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Categories and Ranking

Extreme VDX [EOL]

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Routers (5th), Ethernet Switches (22nd)

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Osama Ahmed LUBBAD

Systems Support Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

A stable, scalable, and problem-free solution

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 Cisco switches are able to stack, other switches are not as simple to stack. I would like the ability to stack with different switch brands.

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Josephat Magesa

SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER at POWER AND NETWORK BACKUP-LTD

Easy to set up, user-friendly, and reliable

I'm also familiar with Cisco which I used at another company. Cisco is a little bit expensive to acquire. With MikroTik, came with the same solution and you can use so many features. In MikroTik, you can use maybe two routers or one router to cover all your requirements, which you can also do on Cisco. This product is also cheaper than Cisco. Cisco has a lot of complications even with the configurations. On the price issues or even support issues, you may need to have so many routers when using Cisco for a simple solution. If you can use only one switch to clear your solution, why don't you use MikroTik? You don't have to use Cisco to have more than one switch to solve your problem.

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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

"The most valuable feature of Extreme VDX is that we have had no problems and the solution's performance is excellent."

"Its simplicity and web interface were most valuable. I also liked the two-factor authentication."

"The fabric of the solution and the management aspect are the solution's most valuable features."

"The GUI is easy to use."

"The most valuable feature is that it has better throughput than its competitors."

"The wiki page that describes the scripting and other features is very good."

"This solution is very similar to the on-premises version making it easy to use for those who know the architect."

"It is user-friendly, reliable, and cheap."

"The interface management and the user access management is pretty good."

"It's a well-rounded solution for routing."

"The beauty of MikroTik is that you have flexibility with the routing parts."

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Cons

"Its scalability can be better. If possible, it can have Hyper POE. I am not sure if there is a fiber version."

"I would like the ability to stack with different switch brands."

"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."

"Antispam and antivirus features should be included in the future."

"The user interface could improve and they should allow a license for IBS."

"The packet filtering, user log data, and user access log could all be improved."

"Technical support could be better."

"The bulk efficiencies and the control of traffic could be a bit better."

"It happens that you may find your network is down, if you reboot the switch, they come up. However, sometimes, they reset themselves. That's a big issue."

"Improvements are needed with respect to some of the security, especially for VPN links between vendors other than Cisco."

"The initial setup is complex."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It was around $1500 a year. It is cheaper than Cisco but more expensive than Ruckus."

"The licensing for MikroTik is great. It's easy to enter, especially for small businesses. Their model is great."

"I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."

"This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."

"MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."

"The price is competitive."

"I believe the price of the tool is high, but it is okay for the services we get from it."

"They came with the licensing when we purchased them."

"The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."

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11%

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Questions from the Community

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?

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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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What do you like most about MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?

The tool has impacted our company's network costs and productivity in a perfect manner and percentage-wise, I can say it is 120 percent.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?

I believe the price of the tool is high, but it is okay for the services we get from it.

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What needs improvement with MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?

The product might have room for improvement. I am satisfied with the product till now. The RAM capacity offered by the product needs to be increased, as it is one area where the tool currently has ...

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Also Known As

VDX, Brocade VDX

MikroTik CRS Series

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Overview

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.

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is a new Smart Switch series. It combines the best features of a fully functional router and a Layer 3 switch, is powered by the familiar RouterOS. All the specific Switch configuration options are available in a special Switch menu, also ports can be removed from the switch configuration, and used for routing purposes.

Sample Customers

Niagra Falls Bridge Commission, Medien System Partner, CDE Lightband, MaximumASP

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