Name: ExtremeSwitching
Rating: 4.7 (648 reviews)

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Updated 13th October 2025

What is ExtremeSwitching?

ExtremeSwitching is a software offered by Extreme Networks that provides advanced network switching capabilities for organizations. The software supports the deployment and management of wired networks, delivering security, automation, and analytics features to facilitate efficient network operations. It integrates with fabric-based and traditional switching technologies, allowing for simplified scaling and streamlined network operations. ExtremeSwitching enables policy-based automation, real-time monitoring, and proactive troubleshooting, addressing business requirements for reliable connectivity and performance. The software is designed to help organizations manage evolving network demands and optimize infrastructure utilization across diverse environments.

Overall experience with ExtremeSwitching

Network Engineer

Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Government

FAVORABLE

“Improved Web Experience and Temporary Licensing Needed for Switching Solutions”

5.0

Oct 2, 2025

I would think the biggest area of improvement for the switching would be to recreate the same web experience as is on VOSS and the older BOSS. Troubleshooting is sometimes a ton easier with a decent gui. Also, it would be great if Extreme would also allow temp licensing again. Sometimes trying to get renewals through purchasing can take a lot of time.

CYBERSECURITY ARCHITECT

500M - 1B USD, Consumer Goods

CRITICAL

“Not Great. Not Bad. Decent.”

3.0

Mar 7, 2023

Extreme switches have been around forever so they must be doing something right.

About Company

Company Description

Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) centers on cloud networking, aiming to facilitate progressive connections between devices, applications, and individuals. The company ventures into advanced technological applications, including aspects of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation to implement solutions. Across the globe, a large number of clients depend on Extreme Networks' comprehensive, cloud-influenced networking solutions. The company's services and supports are heavily relied upon to speed up digital transformation operations, thus paving the way for progress.

Company Details

Company type

Public

Year Founded

1996

Head office location

Morrisville, United States

Number of employees

1001 - 5000

Annual Revenue

1B-3B USD

Website

www.extremenetworks.com

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The fabric is easy enough to setup and the reduction in configuration steps saves a lot of time.

They may not have the name recognition as some of the bigger players, but they are as good, if not better, than switches offered by some of the bigger players at a fraction of the price. I really like that you can manage the devices locally via CLI, via ExtremeCloud IQ, or both as it gives you the best of both worlds, unlike pretty much every other vendor where if you transition the device to centralized management then you lose local control.

Extreme Fabric technology provides simplified infrastructure configuration, stability and superior resilience. Excellent technology and a dedicated workforce ensure reliable support service. The ability to switch the Universal switch's operating system between EXOS and VOSS allows for flexible response to changing business markets.

It would be good to allow temp licensing again. Sometimes getting these renewals through the purchasing process ends up taking longer than we hope.

Due to acquisitions over the years you'll have to choose from four or five different OSes and command line syntaxes depending on the type of switch chosen for the deployment. There has been plenty of time to consolidate on a single OS platform, but they have chosen not to do so. EXOS is their flagship OS as it is what they developed from the inception of Extreme. While it's a fine platform it takes significantly longer to configure an EXOS switch compared to other vendors. I also dislike the fact that they have been trying to integrate EXOS based switches into ExtemeCloud IQ for a few years and they have only a tiny subset of features available. The rest of the configuration has to happen manually. They also do not have a way to convert a brownfield deployment of locally configured EXOS switches to ExtremeCloud IQ management.

Low market awareness. Lack of chassis-based equipment Lack of promotion in the APAC market

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Gov't/PS/Ed

Government

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Improved Web Experience and Temporary Licensing Needed for Switching Solutions

IT Manager

50M-1B USD

IT Services

Innovative Fabric Technology Highlighted Amidst Lack of Chassis-Based Equipment Options

Sep 9, 2025

Extreme Networks has a strong industry reputation. It also leads the way in innovative network technology and provides convenient operations from a user perspective.

Network Administrator

<50M USD

Expert Support Ensures Seamless Operations but Extensive Switching Line Adds Complexity

Sep 10, 2025

Extreme Networks has been outstanding, consistently delivering the expertise and support needed to keep our environment running seamlessly and without interruption.

CIO

Improved network security and better device deployment.

Sep 19, 2025

We are pleased with the enhanced security and operability of our network systems.

NETWORK MANAGER

Education

Extreme - Easy to Use with Great Monitoring. The Best Tech Support Staff in the Business!

Sep 7, 2025

Extreme has been a great asset to getting our network to perform as best it can. There is a great knowledge base to draw off of. The community support is always great with many helpful documents.