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 95% of MikroTik users who would recommend it.

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

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Routers (5th), Ethernet Switches (21st)

Featured Reviews

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

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

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

"The best aspect is that it remains affordable."

"The initial setup is easy."

"The performance has been good."

"The router power is the most valuable aspect."

"The GUI is easy to use."

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

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Cons

"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."

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

"The port isolation and VLAN need to be improved."

"It would be even better with a centralized management platform."

"MikroTik needs to add some features like IPS, mail security, or antivirus, et cetera."

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

"Simplifying the documentation would be a good idea."

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

"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."

"MikroTik is mostly used by medium and small businesses, so the security is not as robust as Cisco."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

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

"In Pakistan, if you buy this cloud router, it's approximately $700 for the device."

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

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

"The price is competitive."

"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."

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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?

The Python solution pricing is on the lower side.

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What needs improvement with MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?

I have not tried AppSec. Everything, I do on my own with Sage or something similar. I do not rely on technical support.

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Also Known As

VDX, Brocade VDX

MikroTik CRS Series

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.

Extreme

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.

MikroTik

Sample Customers

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

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