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Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secu...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
12th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is 4.8%, down from 6.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.2%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Uri Harf - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration with cloud management simplifies network expansion
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is expensive, and this initial cost can be a barrier, especially for new businesses setting up from scratch. Although the machine is robust and lasts for years with rare technical issues, the initial price can be high. Sometimes, I have to offer alternatives like Aruba or HP, which might be cheaper.
Muhammad Kabir Salihu - PeerSpot reviewer
Cost-effective performance enhanced by security features with easy configurations
I mainly use Huawei Switches and also work with Huawei Wireless. I deal with both Huawei and Cisco Switches, and I find Huawei to be more cost-effective Huawei has helped to save costs and is cost-effective, which also helps save time for the company. The performance of Huawei is good, and it…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It is a stable solution from the security front."
"Integration is good, as well as price and technical support."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the MAC feature."
"The most valuable feature is the security switch."
"I rate Fortinet support 10 out of 10. Their support is excellent and inexpensive. They respond immediately."
"Ability to manage FortiAP, FortiClient, and FortiGate all from a single console"
"The solution is very simple, and it's very easily available."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access has good scalability."
"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."
"It is a very stable solution."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The required functionalities align with telecom requirements and have improved from a capacity perspective."
"We use Huawei Ethernet Switches for business networks and connectivity."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its very simple configuration."
"I use it on a daily basis and I find it to be quite stable."
"The solution is stable and the performance is good."
 

Cons

"The installation is not difficult. However, some features have to be activated from the CLI."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is expensive, and this initial cost can be a barrier, especially for new businesses setting up from scratch."
"An area for improvement would be the segmentation and network in logic networks."
"The product's pricing needs improvement for small and medium businesses."
"More integration would be helpful, especially since we sometimes have devices from other companies. Improved interoperability would be very beneficial."
"It could be simpler but compared to the competition, it's not so bad."
"We had experienced downtime. I would like to see it to be improved."
"One of the main challenges was integrating FortiSwitch with FortiGate, as the switches are managed through FortiGate rather than independently."
"In the next release, I would like to see an increase in the performance of DDoS protection systems against all kinds of attack packets."
"The tool's support is not good, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The tool is not very robust in harsh environments. Issues with cooling and power can cause these switches to fail, which concerns customers. They work well in data centers but might be problematic in places without cooling or heat."
"There is room for improvement in the customer support and services. The response time could be better."
"The configuration is very difficult even for someone who is already familiar with the configuration process."
"The solution should make the text report more accessible."
"Possibly more advanced features could need improvement."
"Huawei has a lot of issues; it's not in sync properly. For instance, if the ONT is down, there's another problem with another ONT that is not functioning correctly. Even after configuring the siding, I cannot reach some other side, and I don't know why it's happening."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product's pricing is good."
"The solution has reasonable pricing. The firewall costs around 500$ annually."
"Price-wise, I find Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access to be an okay product. It is not an expensive product."
"The price of the solution could improve, it is expensive."
"The solution is expensive but overall the cost makes sense."
"It's affordable and there are no additional costs, just regular support, and license fees."
"The pricing is cheap and only a yearly licensing cost needs to be paid."
"The cost appears to be high in comparison to other competing products although with this product you are paying for what you get."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"A cost-effective product"
"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
"The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
"Huawei provides much better performance for the same price, even when taking into account very aggressive commercial policies."
"The pricing is good. Still, I can choose a cheaper solution that offers a good value."
"I would say that the product is cost-effective."
"Huawei has the same licensing model as Cisco, so both are working on the subscription model."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Educational Organization
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which would you choose - Fortinet Fortiswitch secure access or Cisco Ethernet Switches?
We researched Cisco but ultimately chose Fortinet FortiSwitch Secure Access, mostly because of the price. Fortinet FortiSwitch is an ethernet switch solution that provides security and performance...
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access?
With FortiSwitch, you can easily identify who is connected to each port, disable ports as needed, and retrieve configurations from FortiGate when required.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access?
The initial cost of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is high compared to other options. Although robust and rarely needs replacement, it can be overqualified for some jobs, which affects the re...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei Ethernet Switches offer very competitive and aggressive product pricing compared to other brands.
What needs improvement with Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei should focus more on security. They need more products on the security side to improve the security portion.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
Newcastle University, Jingyang District of Deyang City in Sichuan Province, Southwest China, Glasgow Rangers Soccer Team, RMIT, Insurance Industry Association of Zhejiang Province, China, APT Satellite Holdings Limited (APT)
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