Name: ExtremeSwitching
Rating: 4.7 (650 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

IT Associate

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

FAVORABLE

“AutoSence and ZTP streamline your deployments and management,”

5.0

May 5, 2026

with a small IT the zero touch deployment really makes for efficient deployment of new hardware.

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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autosence and zero touch deployments

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.

The interface is smooth and easy to use. Bridge domains make MPLS easy. Integration with other vendors is seamless.

learning curve coming from other vendors . the cli commands are very different

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.

There have been some rather unique bugs that we have found that have taken extensive troubleshooting, labbing and patching to resolve.

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Gov't/PS/Ed

Government

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AutoSence and ZTP streamline your deployments and management,

Seamless Integration and Quick Support Noted, Yet Complex Bugs Pose Challenges

4.0

May 4, 2026

Easy to configure and maintain. Support for bugs and issues are always quick and helpful

Network Engineer

Improved Web Experience and Temporary Licensing Needed for Switching Solutions

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.

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.