We compared Cisco Ethernet Switches and Huawei Ethernet Switches based on our user's reviews in several parameters.
Cisco Ethernet Switches are praised for their reliable network performance, ease of management, and cost-saving benefits. On the other hand, Huawei Ethernet Switches stand out for their extensive network capabilities, advanced security features, and efficient customer support. Cisco switches are noted for their affordability and user-friendly setup, while Huawei switches are commended for their high-speed connectivity. Both products have room for improvement in terms of network speed and reliability.
Features: Cisco Ethernet Switches are praised for their excellent network performance, seamless connectivity, reliable and efficient operations, advanced security measures, and user-friendly interface. On the other hand, Huawei Ethernet Switches are highly valued for their reliable performance, extensive network capabilities, high-speed and stable connectivity, efficient network management features, advanced security measures, and user-friendly interface.
Pricing and ROI: The setup cost of Cisco Ethernet Switches has been praised for being reasonable and not overly complex or time-consuming. User feedback suggests that the affordability, value for money, and user-friendly licensing make these switches a cost-effective solution. Huawei Ethernet Switches are also considered cost-effective, easy to install, and have a straightforward licensing process., Cisco Ethernet Switches have received highly satisfactory feedback regarding their ROI, with significant cost savings, improved network performance, and increased productivity. Users value the advanced features and ease of management. On the other hand, Huawei Ethernet Switches have also delivered substantial ROI, with cost savings, improved network performance, and increased productivity reported by users. Both products have proven to be worthwhile investments.
Room for Improvement: Cisco Ethernet Switches can improve network speed, reliability, connectivity, data transfer, stability, ease of use, setup, and configuration. Huawei Ethernet Switches need enhancements in performance, reliability, speed, stability, and compatibility with various network configurations.
Deployment and customer support: The reviews for Cisco Ethernet switches indicate mixed opinions on the time required for deployment and setup. Some users mentioned three months for deployment and a week for setup, while others reported a week for both. Meanwhile, the reviews for Huawei Ethernet switches also show varying durations. One user mentioned three months for deployment and a week for setup, whereas others mentioned one week for both. Overall, the reviews suggest that the time required for establishing a new tech solution can be a significant consideration., Cisco Ethernet Switches have highly rated customer service and support, while Huawei Ethernet Switches consistently receive praise for their exceptional assistance and guidance. Users highlight Huawei's prompt response, reliability, and efficiency, indicating commendable customer service.
The summary above is based on 70 interviews we conducted recently with Cisco Ethernet Switches and Huawei Ethernet Switches users. To access the review's full transcripts, download our report.
"What we love about the Cisco switches is that they are very reliable. You can deploy them and go to sleep, and you can be sure that nothing is going to go wrong. Our initial equipment was installed by a Chinese manufacturer named Fiberhome a couple of years ago. Their switches were called S engines. They worked, but some days, you just wake up, and the switch has popped up. It was a lot of crisis. Therefore, we are in the process of trying to take out all their switches and replace them with Cisco switches. We are getting good results in terms of reliability and even technical support."
"Cisco is the world leader in these systems. The expertise they have is very good compared to others. We can trust Cisco from a technical perspective."
"Cisco's support is number one in the world."
"We can easily integrate the product with any OEM solutions."
"This is a great solution for network switching and security."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches have a lot of valuable features. One that stands out to me is its ease of implementation."
"We have a good technical support provider in Turkey that offers support, and we work closely with Cisco. Everything is sorted."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches are rugged, secure, and scalable. It provides smart devices and reliable switches."
"The solution is very flexible with many different options."
"The CLI syntax."
"It is easy to understand all the features of Huawei Switches."
"This product is competitive technically with the best products in the class."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are very stable."
"We have not encountered any issues in the locations where the product has been deployed. I am impressed with its performance and pricing."
"The tool’s pricing is reasonable. It has a high throughput capacity."
"When you buy a switch from Huawei, the switches come along with a lot of features that you do not need to pay extra money for."
"From a system integrator's perspective, Cisco must train system integrators, partners, and customers about their services."
"Up to a certain network size, it is easy to scale, but after that, it becomes difficult."
"We'd like the pricing to be lowered."
"Technical support for integrations with other network products is insufficient and should be improved."
"Network setup is quite complicated, particularly if you're implementing in a non-technical environment."
"There's are other products that are better for network programmability. Cisco isn't as programmable as some preferred vendors. For example, on iOS 6 products, you have to commit the change directly on the running configuration. If you have a generic product you can do this, so it can improve in programmability."
"Cisco can improve its stability for the BGP protocol. It is not stable while recalculating the BGP table. Its price should also be improved. It is very expensive."
"I would like for the solution to have more more security features and be more user-friendly."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches have not automated its firmware."
"We would like to see additional backup solutions, since we have several degrees of backup."
"The product’s pricing needs improvement. It could be more stable as well."
"Certain regulatory issues in a lot of countries cause limitations ."
"Dashboard could be improved."
"The technical support is technically savvy, but the communication via English is not so easy."
"I would like to see some improvements in the access layer switch that is available in Aruba."
"The product's stability has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required."
Cisco Ethernet Switches is ranked 1st in Ethernet Switches with 128 reviews while Huawei Ethernet Switches is ranked 12th in Ethernet Switches with 51 reviews. Cisco Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while Huawei Ethernet Switches is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Cisco Ethernet Switches writes "It's a solidly stable product from a leader in the field". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Huawei Ethernet Switches writes "The solution is power efficient, stable, and provides free-of-cost batch upgrades". Cisco Ethernet Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and Mellanox Switches, whereas Huawei Ethernet Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches. See our Cisco Ethernet Switches vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches report.
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