ExtremeWireless vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

The compared Extreme Networks and Hewlett Packard Enterprise solutions aren't in the same category. Extreme Networks is ranked #16 in Wireless LAN , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 2.0% mindshare in the category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #9 in ES , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.

ExtremeWireless

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92% willing to recommend

HPE Ethernet Switches

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93% willing to recommend

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeWireless

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Wireless LAN (16th)

HPE Ethernet Switches

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

103

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Ethernet Switches (9th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Networking solutions, they serve different purposes. ExtremeWireless is designed for Wireless LAN and holds a mindshare of 2.0%, up 1.4% compared to last year.
HPE Ethernet Switches, on the other hand, focuses on Ethernet Switches, holds 2.8% mindshare, up 2.4% since last year.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ExtremeWireless	2.0%
Aruba Wireless	15.7%
Ruckus Wireless	14.0%
Other	68.3%

Wireless LAN

Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HPE Ethernet Switches	2.8%
Cisco Ethernet Switches	12.4%
Aruba Switches	9.4%
Other	75.4%

Ethernet Switches

Featured Reviews

Seungho Yang

Network Engineer at KOREAN AIR

Enhanced employee access with effective wireless monitoring and seamless roaming

Our use case for ExtremeWireless is to allow our employees to access the company systems The monitoring systems in ExtremeWireless have been very effective, and they are cheaper than other products. It provides better monitoring logs and detailed logs compared to Cisco Wireless. The most…

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Dinesh Upadhyay

Sr.Manager-IT at imi kolkata

Experience years of robust features and strong technical support

It is a nice and robust tool where we use HPE Ethernet Switches. It is a lower switch, and we have received good warranty support with HPE switches. The security features of the HPE Ethernet Switches are good. The UI mode is available, and we can easily configure the access list and SNMP. All these configurations can be done here. Users can enable the Layer 3 features.

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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 security is very good."

"ExtremeWireless is known for its strong security engine, Air Defense, which provides necessary wireless security assistance to many of my customers."

"The initial setup was easy."

"The product's price is competitive. It is an impressive and reliable product."

"In terms of the most valuable features, I like the integration with the fabric. The network fabric completely integrates with wireless as well."

"ExtremeWireless provides us with enterprise-level authentication methods at an excellent cost. It supports all the latest authentication methods. Another advantage is the built-in DHCP server. We don't need third-party DHCP servers to get the IPF."

"The cloud-based solution allows for easy management and monitoring of traffic and congestion."

"It provides seamless connectivity if you move around."

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"The solution is easy to set up and easy to use, unlike, for example, Cisco, which is more complex."

"The solution is highly stable."

"The solution is very stable and easy to use."

"It's straightforward to set up."

"We get a lifetime warranty for the solution so whenever the switches get faulty, you can get a replacement."

"Stable and scalable."

"HPE is very reliable because it has a lifetime warranty, so the switches didn't give us any problems."

"We have scaled it without any issues."

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Cons

"The user interface of ExtremeWireless could be better. It is not user-friendly."

"They could provide different product models. Additionally, there could be a feature to manage devices."

"The cost is a little high."

"Many companies prefer Aruba over ExtremeWireless, possibly due to Aruba's broader range of products or their thorough approach to understanding customer needs."

"The performance of the access points could be improved. ExtremeWireless coverage and signal stability could be enhanced to match the level of Ruckus Wireless and other vendors."

"In the next release, I would like to see more security features."

"The solution must include integrated IoT solutions on their wireless APs."

"The troubleshooting feature for the cloud version is challenging."

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"Installation could be made more secure."

"The only improvement I can think of is that it could be better with less updates."

"It is not very stable."

"There is room for improvement in the update process, especially the web UI update process."

"The pricing could be lowered."

"The cost could be better. HPE has to study it carefully with other vendors in the market, like Cisco or Juniper."

"The pricing is expensive."

"The installation can be quite complex. However, that may not be the fault of HP and is rather more related to the way our infrastructure is arranged."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Extreme isn't the most expensive, but it's not a low-cost solution, and because there are no big volumes, you don't receive significant discounts, making the final price higher."

"It's not as expensive as some and is scalable to our needs."

"The license cost per AP is about $150 USD."

"I rate the price of Extreme Wireless a three out of five."

"The solution is priced well and we currently are only paying for a license for maintenance."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"The purchase of 350 access points cost approximately $250,000 USD."

"The price of the solution overall is expensive. Additionally, the controller and license are expensive. We pay for an annual subscription."

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"We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required."

"There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."

"There are no licensing costs for this solution."

"HPE costs almost the same as Cisco."

"The licensing cost is set up annually or every three years."

"The licensing cost is yearly, and there aren't any additional costs on top of the standard fee."

"It is a more expensive solution."

"The price could be more competitive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

10%

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

10%

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	62
Midsize Enterprise	19
Large Enterprise	31

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ExtremeWireless?

The initial setup process is simple.

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What needs improvement with ExtremeWireless?

There are concerns regarding the stability of ExtremeWireless. It could be an area of improvement, especially when compared to previous solutions such as Motorola before their acquisition. Another ...

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What is your primary use case for ExtremeWireless?

We mainly use ExtremeWireless ( /products/extremewireless-reviews ) for the warehouse, specifically for the Zebra handheld devices and printers.

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What do you like most about HPE Ethernet Switches?

The solution is very stable and easy to use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Ethernet Switches?

The price of HPE Ethernet Switches is reasonable and less than other OEM brands.

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What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?

The price should be reduced in comparison to Cisco, as sometimes we cannot use the HPE one at the core level, where generally public users are using Cisco. The price of HPE core switches and Cisco ...

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Comparisons

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Compared 36% of the time

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Compared 21% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Overview

Extreme ExtremeWireless Access Points deliver wired-like performance, at scale for high-density in every environment. Smart Access Points are equally adept for both distributed and centralized deployment models. ExtremeWireless Controllers provide advanced functionality to allow organizations to define how wireless voice/video/data traffic is processed without architectural constraints and in accordance with business needs.

Extreme Networks

HP has created the most open, integrated and software-defined networking portfolio and ecosystem of its kind – driving simplification with networks that understand, adapt to and protect your business applications in real-time. Only HP extends the momentum of software-defined networking everywhere–from the mobile edge to the heart of data centers.

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Sample Customers

St. Xavier High School, Americatel, Diamond Light Source

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