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Extreme VDX [EOL] vs Ubiquiti UniFi Switches comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

Customer Service

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Sentiment score
7.3
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches' customer service is inconsistent, making many users rely on community forums for effective support.
 

Room For Improvement

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Sentiment score
4.5
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches need enhanced reliability, support, security, pricing, integration, and user interface for better advanced networking performance.
The current setup is closed and does not allow for integration with non-Ubiquiti VoIP devices or providers outside their ecosystem.
 

Scalability Issues

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Sentiment score
7.6
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches offer scalability and ease for small to medium businesses but may face challenges in large enterprises.
While we are satisfied with its use in small environments, other products may be needed in very large companies with more than 30 users.
 

Setup Cost

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Sentiment score
3.5
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches provide cost-effective network solutions with no licensing fees, appealing to small and medium-sized businesses.
The setup cost is reasonable, but there are companies in the business pushing more expensive solutions.
 

Stability Issues

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Sentiment score
8.6
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are stable and reliable, with performance varying by configuration, environment, and occasional hardware issues.
The switches are stable and there have been no outages.
 

Valuable Features

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Sentiment score
8.0
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches offer reliable, cost-effective networking with centralized management, cloud control, and seamless integration for businesses.
One of the most valuable features of Ubiquiti UniFi switches is their graphical interface and plug-and-play capability.
 

Categories and Ranking

Extreme VDX [EOL]
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (3rd)
 

Featured Reviews

Osama Ahmed LUBBAD - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Geoff Rubin - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides fixed wireless and Wi-Fi access points but has complex pricing
We sell most of the switches for projects that require PoE switches. 95% of the switches we sell are PoE The customers who buy the access points use the standard Ubiquiti management systems because they're freeware tools. We usually get all the requests and materials from the customer, who knows…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
24%
Government
19%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Retailer
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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.
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...
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...
Which switches are better - Ubiquiti Unifi or Netgear?
Ubiquiti Unifi offers a great set of features. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and also doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfi...
Which are better - Ubiquiti UniFi switches or MikroTik routers and switches?
Ubiquiti Unifi is a great solution. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfigure an AP or ga...
What do you like most about Ubiquiti UniFi Switches?
We have integrated the tool for PoE switches and non-PoE switches. Its most valuable feature is SD-WAN. UniFi SD-WAN can access all statistics and performance data in one interface, enabling us to...
 

Also Known As

VDX, Brocade VDX
UniFi Switches
 

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Sample Customers

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