We performed a comparison between Cisco FabricPath and ExtremeSwitching based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two LAN Switching solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."It's very stable."
"Cisco is the market leader in this space and it is a product that I recommend."
"Cisco FabricPath is highly beneficial for network performance and relatively easy to implement. It also offers straightforward monitoring capabilities."
"The technical assistance is good."
"I like the 10G ports and the modular uplink port."
"The most valuable feature is the central management where the customer can receive all the alerts."
"We can also enhance our service line with disaster recovery."
"We have found the solution to be stable."
"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."
"Setup was easy. It only took a couple of hours to set up."
"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."
"The switches are fast."
"Performance is good."
"It is meeting our expectations in terms of performance as well as cost-effectiveness."
"The solution excels in configuration and other aspects. It offers reliability and performance."
"The price is low compared to the competition."
"Lack of security features for which we need to use another solution."
"In terms of the series, I find that the integration with other teleconferencing applications needs to be more seamless. I have suggested to Cisco that the endpoint device should allow joining calls from Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other teleconferencing applications. Additionally, I appreciate the recent inclusion of breakout sessions in the Cisco Webex application, which enhances its relevance in the networking field."
"It's important to note that the graphical interface often relies on Java, and compatibility with different versions of Java can be a factor."
"The management features are in need of improvement."
"Improvements could be made on specific technical issues such as implementation."
"The solution is costly."
"The initial setup is a little complex."
"The prices for FabricPath are very high, and Cisco also takes a long time to deliver products (in Mexico, the delivery time is eight months)."
"ExtremeSwitching switches are not prevalent in the industry, so it's harder to go online and research how to deploy their APs or switches. There is a broader user community for Cisco and Juniper because they've been around for a while and everybody has a bit of knowledge they can publish online."
"ExtremeSwitching has many features but having come from Cisco environments, there is a steep learning curve to learning all the functionality."
"The solution lacks a cyber asset attack capability."
"Extreme Networks does not have any entry-level products. This is a problem for them because Aruba has an Instant On series, which is new and cost-effective. Cisco also has the 1000 series, and other brands offer entry-level products."
"ExtremeSwitching hardware lacks flexibility compared to some other options."
"The interface could be improved."
"There are latency issues that need to be addressed."
"It could be cheaper in general."
Cisco FabricPath is ranked 8th in LAN Switching with 23 reviews while ExtremeSwitching is ranked 7th in LAN Switching with 18 reviews. Cisco FabricPath is rated 8.2, while ExtremeSwitching is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Cisco FabricPath writes "Makes multi-layer networking easy and increases network efficiency". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ExtremeSwitching writes "Easy to configure, with a switching-level security feature". Cisco FabricPath is most compared with Juniper QFabric and Cisco Nexus, whereas ExtremeSwitching is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus and NETGEAR Switches. See our Cisco FabricPath vs. ExtremeSwitching report.
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