ExtremeCloud IQ vs OpenText Network Node Manager comparison

ExtremeCloud IQ vs. OpenText Network Node Manager

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ

Ranking in Network Management Applications

12th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Access Control (NAC) (10th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (16th)

OpenText Network Node Manager

Ranking in Network Management Applications

7th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of ExtremeCloud IQ is 2.9%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Network Node Manager is 5.4%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Management Applications Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
OpenText Network Node Manager	5.4%
ExtremeCloud IQ	2.9%
Other	91.7%

Network Management Applications

Featured Reviews

Wael Awni

Management Board Member And Network Engineer at NewLogics

Unified licensing and AI-driven control have simplified multi-site management and boosted automation

There is a little bit of delay for the analytics in ExtremeCloud IQ, but it is acceptable. The response time in ExtremeCloud IQ is a little slow. The system response time is slow, and the updates on the system, such as the updates for the analytics or for the location-based services, are slow. For example, if I want to update the location-based solution, it takes about one minute to update my location. This is too much time. It's not an accurate location over one minute. They should enhance the response of the system part of location-based services, such as Extreme LPS or Extreme Location Essentials. This needs a huge improvement for the latency and for the updates.

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Ahmed-Salman

Performanc Monitoring and Application Architect at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Reliable network monitoring and proactive analytics enhance decision-making with areas for configuration improvement

NNMi is an OpenText product and serves as the OpenText Network Node Manager monitoring tool. OpenText Network Node Manager is used for network monitoring of switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, and all network devices. It can support any SNMP protocol. The advantages of OpenText Network Node Manager stand out because it can build the topology, Layer 2 topology, and Layer 3 automatically once devices are added, connecting them together, such as device one, for interface one, connected with interface one on another device. The integration capability of OpenText Network Node Manager is excellent because it integrates directly, and I can configure the integration to feed the CMDB, from where I can get all information from network monitoring into the CMDB, linking it with the infrastructure and correlating events. I use advanced fault monitoring and management features in OpenText Network Node Manager for topology and fault monitoring, as it can alert or generate an event if the value exceeds or falls below a predefined threshold for SNMP traps. The predictive analytics impact planning and optimization strategies because the product can be linked with another product for analytic analysis, allowing me to see the interface utilization trend and proactively take action if the utilization increases. The automated network discovery features and topology mapping in OpenText Network Node Manager have a positive impact. It supports a bundle with another product for NetFlow to monitor traffic, ports, protocols, and SLAs, and I can build compliance reports to address security vulnerabilities, such as identifying all devices using outdated protocols.

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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

"Aerohive has been a very good solution for us, and we have always been able to get great service and great support."

"Aerohive makes it much faster and easier to deploy."

"Being a controller-less solution is more cost effective and gives more flexibility."

"I am taking over the Director of Technology position in a few days and I am thrilled to say that I have no worries at all about our wireless network."

"The cloud management gives us the tools and reports that we need to monitor and troubleshoot the network."

"With multiple tasks, Aerohive has been a huge time saver and streamlined our IT tasks."

"Aerohive has been the perfect fit for a University like us."

"Since we started to work with this product, we have been able to save a lot of time, money, and support costs for our customers."

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"Real time network monitoring application: It is very stable, which provides quick root cause analysis (RCA) for any network faults."

"A complete solution for network monitoring."

"The most important benefit is to have one controller and to get all information to a single point."

"We need fault, availability, performance, and security."

"The Network Manager has improved incident tracking and speed of response to trouble tickets."

"It has gradually evolved over time from a long initial stage to now where it's a very high scale product."

"The great thing about this solution is its compatibility for enterprise level organizations; if you need to install 10,000 or even 20,000 devices, it's easy to monitor, and the product's fault management is awesome."

"It gives us a good overview of what's happening in our networks and the devices in the networks."

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Cons

"A better user interface is needed as it's more complex than other vendor's interfaces."

"The Virtual Appliance crashed once while doing an upgrade. The good thing here is, even if the management system fails, all our networks and features still remain 100% stable and working."

"The only thing that I can think of would be for them to provide a standard out-of-the-box WiFi policy template that could work as temp default setup without having to build a functional network policy in the Hive Manager."

"Certain features only exist or work in certain versions."

"When there are errors, the description could be worded better to give you a better idea of what is wrong."

"Pricing could be improved. It could be lower."

"First time users may find it difficult to get going into the right direction."

"The tool has simplified things, but it also adds a complexity that sometimes stumps some users."

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"Customer service is not good compared to IBM or Zenoss support."

"When I open a ticket, usually they respond very late. Some of the people I negotiate with seem undertrained."

"Reporting. Even though this is available in separate software (iSPI) there is potential in making the reporting more SLA-aware and more intuitive."

"It is hindering us so much because we cannot give it directly to customers because after a number of connections, the system goes down within one minute."

"I haven't had a great experience with this solution because the dashboards are not customizable and it's not user-friendly."

"I want to have some of those nicer features for when networks go flapping. I want to receive alerts before problems occur rather than when it actually goes down."

"In terms of improvement, I would say that the resources utilized could be a bit higher, and that is one of the challenges that isn't optimized to my expectations."

"We are very dissatisfied with the technical support. We have multiple demands and even the engineers are not satisfied."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Customers need to pay a yearly licensing fee for ExtremeCloud IQ, which is a little bit expensive."

"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?"

"I did a multi-year license. It was a three-year license. It compares well with others in terms of the price. It is about a hundred dollars per year on a three-year scale."

"Start small and grow big. You can choose the basic Aerohive Connect free subscription solution and, later, if needed (in terms of functionality) you can upgrade to Aerohive Select."

"It is costly as compared to Meraki, Aruba, Juniper, and Cisco. Cloud IQ is an enterprise solution, whereas Meraki is specifically a single solution."

"Bring the cost down."

"The pricing is so cost-effective that it leaves no room for competition with other vendors."

"ExtremeCloud IQ's pricing is medium, but its support contract costs more."

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"The solution is priced mid-range compared to the competition."

"I wasn't involved in the pricing, but I think it's quite expensive."

"It is more inexpensive than other products in the market."

"It's an expensive solution."

"The solution is quite expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Construction Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

11%

Construction Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	24

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	15

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...

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...

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...

What needs improvement with Micro Focus Network Node Manager?

The disadvantage of OpenText Network Node Manager is related to configuration, which is straightforward since it is agentless and solely relies on SNMP protocol, and although it requires some effor...

What is your primary use case for Micro Focus Network Node Manager?

I remember working with OpenText Network Node Manager at my previous company. I am now working at a different company focusing on data center migrations and DR preparation. In my current role, I ha...

What advice do you have for others considering Micro Focus Network Node Manager?

I would rate OpenText Network Node Manager an eight out of ten, as it is very good, and I appreciate its ability to link faults with network configuration management, allowing me to identify root c...

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Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity

Micro Focus Network Node Manager, Network Node Manager, HPE Network Node Manager

Overview

ExtremeCloud IQ provides powerful cloud management with controller-less architecture, centralized administration, and seamless scalability, simplifying configuration and deployment while enhancing security and automation.

ExtremeCloud IQ is designed for managing wireless networks across diverse environments. It offers consolidated management for wireless LANs, access points, and switches, all integrated into a single dashboard. Known for intuitive automation and robust security features like integrated firewalls, it supports entities in educational sectors, large enterprises, manufacturing, and healthcare. Users benefit from detailed network insights while streamlined management and effective support contribute to efficiency. While offering advanced options such as Private Pre-shared Key and VLAN mapping, the system would benefit from improved configuration and stability, as well as enhanced device compatibility and reporting capabilities.

What are the standout features of ExtremeCloud IQ?

Cloud Management: Offers seamless administration with a robust controller-less architecture.
Security: Enhances protection with integrated firewalls and intuitive automation.
Scalability: Supports seamless scalability across diverse environments.
Advanced Options: Includes features like Private Pre-shared Key and VLAN mapping.
Dashboard: Provides visibility and control for efficient network management.

What benefits can users expect from ExtremeCloud IQ?

Ease of Use: Simplifies IT tasks, reducing workload for resource-limited teams.
Network Insights: Offers comprehensive data for informed decision-making.
Support: Provides effective strategies for resolving network issues.
Unified Management: Consolidates multiple locations into a single dashboard for streamlined operations.

In educational settings, ExtremeCloud IQ streamlines network management for schools and universities, allowing them to focus on educational excellence. Large enterprises benefit from its unified platform, managing multiple locations effectively, while manufacturing firms and healthcare facilities use its comprehensive tools to ensure reliable and secure connectivity across their networks.

Extreme Networks

OpenText Network Node Manager centralizes network management, offering comprehensive topology mapping and monitoring across diverse environments. Its focus on enhancing visibility and providing detailed analytics makes it suitable for handling enterprise-level network complexities.

OpenText Network Node Manager is designed for managing networks by offering functionalities such as root cause analysis, fault management, and event handling. It accommodates both physical and virtual devices, and supports integration with enterprise-level hardware. Users benefit from its customizable integration capabilities and its capacity to generate insightful visualizations that facilitate decision making in network operations. Users also appreciate its efficient alerting systems and centralized information management that improve network visibility and generate comprehensive reports and metrics. Despite room for improvement in areas like routing protocol management and interface modernization, it remains vital for IT managers and admins in their network monitoring tasks. However, it should address scalability issues and enhance its technical support and integration with more server types, including NAC.

What Features Make OpenText Network Node Manager Stand Out?

Network Topology Mapping: Provides comprehensive network visualization.
Multi-Vendor Support: Ensures compatibility with multiple devices.
Root Cause Analysis: Identifies and resolves network issues swiftly.
Customizable Integration: Tailors to specific enterprise requirements.
Fault Management: Efficiently detects and manages faults.
Event Handling: Handles network events with precision.

Which Benefits and ROI Should Be Considered?

Centralized Information: Streamlines network data management.
Enhanced Visibility: Offers a clear view of network operations.
Detailed Analytics: Provides actionable insights into network performance.
Scalability: Supports growth with enterprise needs.
Insightful Visualization: Facilitates understanding through graphical representation.

In industries requiring robust network management solutions, OpenText Network Node Manager is implemented to handle expansive device counts and complex configurations. It is particularly effective for network operations teams managing regional infrastructures, supporting comprehensive monitoring and management across diverse network environments.

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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

IPC, Exelon, VivaCom,

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