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ExtremeCloud IQ vs HPE Intelligent Management Center comparison

Extreme Networks and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Extreme Networks is ranked #13 with an average rating of 9.0, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #7 with an average rating of 9.0. Extreme Networks holds a 2.8% mindshare in NMA, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 4.8% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.
ExtremeCloud IQ
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85% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

ExtremeCloud IQ and HPE Intelligent Management Center are network management solutions. ExtremeCloud IQ holds an edge in pricing and customer support, whereas HPE Intelligent Management Center offers more comprehensive features for advanced networks.

Features: ExtremeCloud IQ provides simplified cloud-based management, intuitive controls, and efficient network operations. HPE Intelligent Management Center offers advanced network analytics, extensive customization options, and supports complex enterprise needs.

Room for Improvement: ExtremeCloud IQ could enhance its feature set to support more complex environments, improve scalability for larger enterprises, and increase network analytics capabilities. HPE Intelligent Management Center might benefit from simplifying its interface, reducing deployment complexity, and improving user-friendliness for non-technical users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtremeCloud IQ is praised for straightforward deployment and responsive support, easing setup and issue resolution. In contrast, HPE Intelligent Management Center offers complex deployment due to its rich feature set, but provides comprehensive support for intricate configurations.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeCloud IQ's competitive pricing delivers strong ROI for cost-conscious organizations, while HPE Intelligent Management Center requires higher initial investment but offers long-term ROI through advanced, scalable functionalities.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ
Ranking in Network Management Applications
13th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
77
Ranking in other categories
Network Access Control (NAC) (10th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (17th)
HPE Intelligent Management ...
Ranking in Network Management Applications
7th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 2.8%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Intelligent Management Center is 4.8%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Management Applications Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HPE Intelligent Management Center4.8%
ExtremeCloud IQ2.8%
Other92.4%
Network Management Applications
 

Featured Reviews

José Roldan - PeerSpot reviewer
José Roldan
Ingeniero De Preventa at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Has improved network monitoring with AI-driven insights and centralized device management
The best features of ExtremeCloud IQ include the integration of different vendors in one dashboard, the evolution of the manager, and any devices in networking. The impact of ExtremeCloud IQ on my organization is positive as the deployment is for a hybrid solution, using third-party vendors and cloud solutions for Extreme devices, switches, IP, and access points or SD-WAN solution devices. My IT team is occupied with other jobs, and ExtremeCloud IQ helps with monitoring networking at low costs. For networking and access points, it acts as a controller in a cloud environment, eliminating the need for an appliance controller or wireless LAN controller, thus saving on investment and reducing TCO costs.
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Muhammad_Faisal - PeerSpot reviewer
Muhammad_Faisal
Manager ITSM at Lucky Cement Limited
Achieve seamless network and link monitoring with comprehensive device management
The most valuable function is that the IMC takes an entire backup of my network devices, and I can also redeploy them. The really beneficial feature is the link monitoring. I had checked Check Point's product, however, my requirements are better fulfilled by IMC. The main feature is that IMC automatically configures the device for my use. I have over 200 features in my network, and IMC manages the complete environment. Automation is good, but I mainly use it for monitoring. I am too satisfied with this product.
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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

"What our customers like the most is that this device is so rugged. It has very good performance and throughput. Its console is very easy to use and has many features, which makes it different from its competitors. Cloud IQ has all the features built into the console, whereas other solutions require you to integrate multiple solutions with their consoles. You don't need to add anything extra with Cloud IQ. With this single solution, you can do almost everything."
"Its configuration and deployment are the most valuable."
"It is more cost effective and gives more flexibility."
"The deployment made my life very easy."
"What's most valuable for me in ExtremeCloud IQ is easy management. It also has centralized administration, so you don't have to go to the customer site to program it. It can be programmed remotely."
"App and firewall security at the AP."
"The cloud management gives us the tools and reports that we need to monitor and troubleshoot the network."
"The tech who handles Extreme IQ tells me it's easy to use and learn. He felt like it was pretty intuitive. It comes with solid training materials. He also has talked about the security features that give you as much or as little control as you want."
More ExtremeCloud IQ pros
"The most valuable function is that the IMC takes an entire backup of my network devices, and I can also redeploy them."
"It's a very complete product with a lot of functionality."
"One of the notable advantages is its ability to provide quick responses, especially in critical situations."
"The most useful feature is infrastructure monitoring including switches and servers."
"The most valuable feature is the interface and its ease of use."
 

Cons

"The initial setup of ExtremeCloud IQ is medium difficulty. It is easy with knowledge of networking protocols and SNMP solutions with the MIBs. For those without knowledge of these protocols or MIBs, it can be difficult."
"The product could support multi-vendor infrastructures."
"Pricing is a bit expensive."
"I struggled with the documentation. I expected comprehensive documentation and videos but found them to be too simple."
"The solution will show us that there are some issues, but when we try to find those issues, we can't see them."
"The certification costs from suppliers are getting out of control, and it's not just Extreme. We have the same problem with Cisco and Huawei."
"Pricing could be improved. It could be lower."
"ExtremeCloud should invest in an SD-WAN solution or integration with SD-WAN."
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"The integration with other network devices needs improvement."
"HPE Intelligent Management Center is a bit slow."
"One notable deficiency is the lack of online support for the product."
"I would like to see additional modules included."
"I face the issue with the integration with links on Fortinet Firewall."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution offers annual licensing that is middle of the range in terms of cost."
"The product pricing is reasonable."
"It is easy for customers to use this product because they are able to interchange the license depending on their usage rather than having to buy individual licenses for each asset."
"It is costly as compared to Meraki, Aruba, Juniper, and Cisco. Cloud IQ is an enterprise solution, whereas Meraki is specifically a single solution."
"There are probably cheaper solutions but we invest for stability and performance for the longer haul."
"For example, if you compare Aruba vs Aerohive, you need to check which licences from Aruba you need to match the functionality of Aerohive (usually you need at least three types of licences and a controller with redundancy). The same goes with Cisco, where you need buy additional licences for central management, firewall, spectral analysis, WIPS, PPSK, etc. Aerohive has a very simple model - one licence for all the functionalities - and you can believe that there are many. One licence makes it easy to maintain, scale, renew and you can plan your costs 10 years in advance."
"ExtremeCloud IQ's pricing is medium, but its support contract costs more."
"I would advise that you be sure to compare apples with apples. Many customers just look at the price per AP and licences, and compare that against other solutions. But, they do not look at the complete picture such as: TCO - how much the equipment will cost you over, say, seven years? Will the customer need to change complete infrastructure when they want to buy the newest hardware? Does support include a lifetime warranty and RMA?"
More ExtremeCloud IQ pricing and cost advice
"There are licensing costs and they are quite expensive."
"The price of this solution is not at all cheap, but it's reasonable compared to SolarWinds."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Educational Organization
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business45
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise24
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

What are pros and cons of Aruba 515 Series AP vs. Cisco Meraki or Extreme Networks?
Depends. I have personally used both Cisco and Aruba so I am familiar with them. Extreme I am not, so unless they have some feature that I need or want, I wouldn't consider them. Do you have expe...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeCloud IQ?
The licensing was a challenge due to budget constraints, and I used ExtremeCloud IQ without a license for a period. The documentation and training courses were also costly, impacting how easily I c...
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What advice do you have for others considering ExtremeCloud IQ?
I use ExtremeCloud IQ's real-time analytics. In the cloud solution, I get reports, and it works together with machine learning and artificial intelligence for those reports. This tool permits the c...
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What needs improvement with HPE Intelligent Management Center?
I face the issue with the integration with links on Fortinet Firewall. This will be sorted out with the help of IMC, and now I have a modem dialing as per my needs.
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What is your primary use case for HPE Intelligent Management Center?
I am using this solution for network monitoring, links monitoring, and complete monitoring of my infrastructure. I also deploy FortiVAF, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiManager as part of a complete securi...
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What advice do you have for others considering HPE Intelligent Management Center?
I rate the overall solution nine out of ten.
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Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity
HPE IMC
 

Overview

ExtremeCloud is a resilient and scalable cloud-based network management solution offered by Extreme Networks as a subscription service.

The network is your platform of engagement for clients and staff. We have designed ExtremeCloud to provide superior user experience by empowering you and the applications that drive your business. The combination of Extreme Networks’ smart wired and wireless edges and the elasticity, resilience and scalability provided via state-of-the-art datacenters distributed strategically for worldwide availability allows you to respond to the changing needs of your business, at the speed of cloud, through a simple, multi-site aware user interface.

Extreme Networks

HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) is a comprehensive management platform that was built from the ground up to support the Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, Security (FCAPS) model. It provides features and functions that are designed for comprehensive management of the network infrastructure. IMC was designed to provide the following functions:

  • Supports the ITIL operational center of excellence IT practices model.
  • Uses a single-pane management paradigm to enable end-to-end business management of IT services
  • Provides scalability by supporting distributed and hierarchical system architectures, through additional operating system and database support.
  • Uses an SOA model to provide full resource, service, and user management.
  • Enables integration of traditionally separate management tools using a modular design.
  • Enables enterprises to expand their infrastructure management in scale and to seamlessly accommodate new technologies at the same time.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
 

Sample Customers

Henry Ford Health System, Baltimore Ravens, Brandili, Federal University of Alagoas, CEDAE, Caxias do Sul, UNISC Concurrency, CenturyLink Field, Louisiana College, Cricket Tasmania Stadium, Moscow Internet Exchange
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