Enterasys Campus LAN Switches vs ExtremeSwitching comparison

Enterasys Campus LAN Switches and ExtremeSwitching are both solutions in the LAN Switching category. Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is ranked #10 with an average rating of 10.0, while ExtremeSwitching is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.8. Enterasys Campus LAN Switches holds a 1.4% mindshare in LS, compared to ExtremeSwitching’s 7.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Enterasys Campus LAN Switches users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of ExtremeSwitching users who would recommend it.

Enterasys Campus LAN Switches

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

ExtremeSwitching and Enterasys Campus LAN Switches compete in the network infrastructure space. ExtremeSwitching often has the upper hand due to its advanced features and integration capabilities, though Enterasys excels in ensuring secure and reliable performance.

Features: ExtremeSwitching offers innovative automation, comprehensive analytics, and scalability. It efficiently supports high-performance networks. Enterasys Campus LAN Switches are recognized for strong security protocols, dependable connectivity, and consistent performance, ideal for secure networks.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtremeSwitching provides an intuitive setup process with responsive support, facilitating quick deployment across various settings. Enterasys Campus LAN Switches feature a straightforward deployment model paired with effective customer service, ensuring smooth implementation in standard setups.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeSwitching involves higher initial setup costs due to its cutting-edge technology, delivering substantial ROI for large-scale environments. Enterasys Campus LAN Switches present a more cost-effective solution with lower upfront expenses and adequate ROI, ideal for secure and stable networks.

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Categories and Ranking

Enterasys Campus LAN Switches

Ranking in LAN Switching

10th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

ExtremeSwitching

Ranking in LAN Switching

7th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Center Networking (7th), AV Over IP Switching (4th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is 1.4%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeSwitching is 7.2%, up from 5.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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MericDinc

Network division director at Toptal telecommunication company

A powerful solution with good web management features

Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is a trustable and powerful solution. The solution has good web management features. You can do whatever you want, like a CLI. The solution is easy to diagnose and manage. I like the Linux-based operating system. If any service crashes, you need to restart the system.

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Shrikant Teggi

Sr. Area Technical Manager at tata elxsi

Excellent support and reliable performance drive positive experiences

We have been working with wireless for the last seven to eight years. At the moment, the customer has decided to go with a different brand. We are only dealing with the wired switches, not the wireless ones. We use ExtremeSwitching only, not Enterasys. Enterasys was the old one. I am not a networking person, so at this point in time I do not have much working experience on the switches. We have a separate team here who are working on these products. We have not reached that stage yet, but definitely in the near future we may use this kind of feature. Recently they have introduced platform one, which is an AI-based automation tool. That is definitely on the cards. Maybe in one year, we may start using that option as well. First of all, the product is robust and they are also coming up with new features. The second part is the support is excellent from ExtremeSwitching. They maintain delivery time and follow through on their commitments properly. The performance we expected, we are getting from ExtremeSwitching. All these requirements we have are being met with the product, features, and support. It is cost effective. I rate ExtremeSwitching a nine out of ten.

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

Pros

"The performance is good."

"Extreme Networks is the only one that has this kind of universal switch. It simplifies things greatly. Customers no longer have to worry about the price differences between traditional and fabric technology switches, which used to have their own pricing. This has made it easier for us as solution providers to tailor options for our customers with fewer but more suitable choices."

"Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is a trustable and powerful solution. The solution has good web management features. You can do whatever you want, like a CLI. The solution is easy to diagnose and manage. I like the Linux-based operating system. If any service crashes, you need to restart the system."

"The performance of ExtremeSwitching is good."

"ExtremeSwitching is a good, stable platform."

"The return on investment is high."

"The unique ring topology is actually a handy innovation."

"The product offers a single management platform for multiple models of switches. The tool also allows users to manage multiple sites from a single dashboard."

"They are good. We have been using them for about two years, and we are satisfied with their performance. For our network environment, these switches are working fine."

"Some of the most valuable features of ExtremeSwitching are Fabric Attach and BGP, as well as the price point, which are superior in the market."

"The solution excels in configuration and other aspects. It offers reliability and performance."

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Cons

"The tool's price is high. We need a cost-effective service. It also needs to add wireless controller features like Huawei."

"Security features do exist, and they're mostly common with other switches. What makes these switches unique is the ability to see application layers on the switch, but not directly through the switch. There are tools from Extreme Networks that allow visibility of such traffic, which other switches lack. Extreme CloudIQ analytics can analyze all the traffic on Extreme Switches up to layer seven, offering full visibility. However, this tool is necessary for such detailed analytics and might not be compatible with some third-party products."

"While the support is good, it could be better, and the price could be reduced."

"ExtremeSwitching is scalable to a certain extent for SME-segmented IP."

"We noticed over the years that the price of the Extreme Switches has been rising and this will become a concern in the future."

"ExtremeSwitching should come out with simpler but lower-cost switches that are more suited to the Asian market."

"The licensing is expensive."

"The solution as a whole has hardware quality issues."

"ExtremeSwitching has many features but having come from Cisco environments, there is a steep learning curve to learning all the functionality."

"Improving product awareness and possibly enhancing technical documentation or training resources could be beneficial."

"There are latency issues that need to be addressed."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"In general, the price could be improved."

"The price itself is good, but the economic crisis is causing them to raise prices occasionally."

"There is a cost for ExtremeSwitching and if you want the support and maintenance, there are additional costs. My clients typically pay for the support and maintenance annually."

"There is no license required to use the solution. The hardware controller is expensive, and this is why I prefer controlling ExtremeSwitching on the cloud."

"The price is expensive. We pay for a license, but you have to pay more if you want to increase the number."

"We paid 25,000 to 30,000 INR."

"On pricing, ExtremeSwitches are going to beat most of the major competition."

"The product is expensive."

"The pricing and licensing are good with the cloud."

"It is not a subscription-based model, and there is no licensing concept. We have to pay for hardware AMC. We have hardware on our premises and for the hardware support, we have to go for the annual maintenance contract with the partner."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Enterasys Campus LAN Switches?

Extreme Networks is the only one that has this kind of universal switch. It simplifies things greatly. Customers no longer have to worry about the price differences between traditional and fabric ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Enterasys Campus LAN Switches?

The pricing is lower compared to others. The price itself is good, but the economic crisis is causing them to raise prices occasionally. It's out of their control. Prices are going up for most devi...

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What needs improvement with Enterasys Campus LAN Switches?

Security features do exist, and they're mostly common with other switches. What makes these switches unique is the ability to see application layers on the switch, but not directly through the swit...

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What do you like most about ExtremeSwitching?

The product offers a single management platform for multiple models of switches. The tool also allows users to manage multiple sites from a single dashboard.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeSwitching?

I would rate the pricing for ExtremeSwitching six to seven out of ten.

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What needs improvement with ExtremeSwitching?

Regarding what could be better with the product, I am not aware of how much AI functionality is provided in ExtremeSwitching. Everyone is talking about AI, so there should be AI facilities provided...

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Overview

Enterasys Campus LAN Switches Aggregation / Core Switches is designed for the demanding needs of aggregation, top-of-rack and campus core environments, these switches deliver 10Gb, 40Gb and even 100Gb bandwidth with maximum throughput and reliability.

Extreme Networks

ExtremeSwitching is the family of products comprising different switch types: Modular (X8 and 8000 series [formerly BlackDiamond] and S and K series switches); Stackable (X-series and A, B, C, and 7100 series switches); Standalone (SSA, X430, and D, 200, 800, and ISW series); and Mobile Backhaul (E4G). ExtremeSwitching work from Edge Switching that ensures the performance and reliable operation of end-user devices and applications including port density, bandwidth, and network services to Aggregation / Core Switches is designed for the demanding needs of aggregation, top-of-rack and campus core environments, these switches deliver 10Gb, 40Gb and even 100Gb bandwidth with maximum throughput and reliability.

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