Extreme VDX [EOL] was previously known as VDX, Brocade VDX.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Support Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees | 4.5 | We use Extreme VDX for connecting to Hitachi VSP and find its performance excellent with no issues. However, regular software updates and better compatibility with stacking different switch brands would improve security and network needs. Extreme VDX remains the most stable solution compared to alternatives. |
| Jr Support Technician at a government with 51-200 employees | 4.0 | I valued its simplicity, web interface, and 2FA. While initial setup was tricky via terminal, it was easy via web. Scalability was limited, and I wished for Hyper POE, but it was stable. I rated it 8/10. |
| Consultant at a educational organization with 11-50 employees | 4.5 | I find the solution's fabric and management valuable, stable, scalable, and easy to set up. However, its future is uncertain as Extreme Networks isn't investing in updates, leading to a lack of development and bug fixes for this product line. |
We use the solution to connect to Hitachi VSP.
The most valuable feature of Extreme VDX is that we have had no problems and the solution's performance is excellent.
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.
I have been using the solution for three years.
I give the stability a nine out of ten.
I give the scalability an eight out of ten.
I give the initial setup a seven out of ten.
Compared to other solutions Cisco Nexus and Extreme VDX are the most stable with Extreme VDX being the most stable.
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 there are no problems, and Cisco Nexus as the second option because sometimes we face a few problems with Cisco Nexus but not too many. With Extreme VDX we can simply install and connect it the first time and then leave the solution alone. Maintenance is only needed on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.
I used it in my previous organization where I was helping with the move to a new building.
Its simplicity and web interface were most valuable. I also liked the two-factor authentication.
Its scalability can be better. If possible, it can have Hyper POE. I am not sure if there is a fiber version.
I used this solution for three months.
We never had any issues when I was working there. At the same time, it was never updated.
Its scalability is quite limited. We had four buildings merging into one building, and scalability was probably the reason why they didn't proceed with buying more Brocade switches and routers. Basically, we didn't drop these switches. We left them for new people who were taking over.
I don't have any experience with their technical support.
I have also used Ruckus. It is easier to set up ACLs and stuff like that in this solution as compared to Ruckus. Ruckus has a great POE, and it is also easy to set up the network the first time, but when it comes to troubleshooting and setting up ACLs, Ruckus is pretty terrible.
It is a little hard to set up. It is not like Cisco that has some straightforward commands. You probably need to read a lot if you are using the terminal, and it is a little tricky. If you are using the web interface, it is pretty straightforward.
I and my partner were maintaining it. I was the technician, and my partner was the admin.
It was around $1500 a year. It is cheaper than Cisco but more expensive than Ruckus.
Read the documentation of the current model and always create a backup because anything can happen. I was working in a rural area, and the weather kept interfering with signal strengths and bandwidth.
If you're using the terminal, you have to teach yourself brand new commands. If you are using the web interface, it is pretty straightforward.
I would rate Extreme VDX an eight out of ten.
The fabric of the solution and the management aspect are the solution's most valuable features.
Brocade sold the VDX product line to Extreme Networks. Extreme have now different fabric tchnologies. L2 Fabrics from Brocade (VDX) and Avaya, L3 Fabrics from Brocade (SLX). So, it is difficult to make a dicision, what will be the next strategic Approach for Extreme. There was not really Firmware Upgrades over the last two years, so it Looks like, the VDX will loose this battle.
The solution is stable.
The solution is scalable.
We've never had to reach out to technical support.
Very easy, plug-and-play.
The solution is quite good overall. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
It's now part of Extreme and Extreme is no longer pushing it as a product. I haven't seen any development of this product over the last year and that is the main issue with the solution. There have been no newer releases and no really good bug fixes. I don't need new features, but having a new release or having some higher speed levels on there, just might be nice. I don't know if the solution has a future because the company doesn't seem to be investing in updates or improvements.
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