3Com H3C Switches vs Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches comparison

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We performed a comparison between 3Com H3C Switches and Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed 3Com H3C Switches vs. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand.""The installation is quite straightforward.""The hardware side is a very big advantage. We use it 24/7 and we haven't had any problems so far with the switches.""The reliability of the solution has been the best feature.""They're straightforward and stable."

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"The solution has a very good web interface. It makes it easy to manage everything.""OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches' best features are it's easy to deploy, manage, and maintain, with services coming through one vendor.""Enables direct access to clusters.""We are able to customize this solution based on the customer's requirements.""The new web graphical interface is much better than before. We now have easy access to the command lines. They're all functional.""This is a dependable switch which will help you sleep at night.""It's easy to extend the stack, We don't use the smaller switches, but it's going well for the rest.""The fibre ports that are 10 Gb capacity helped with the travel of a lot of regular as well as video data. Fibre can handle a lot more virtual data than copper twisted-pair, so we got a lot more data and a lot more traffic signals back through the fibre ports, faster, than with copper."

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Cons
"The cost and the integration with other solutions could be better.""The configuration of 3Com H3C Switches could be better.""When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions.""The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication.""I think there's nothing that needs to be improved because the company is no longer in existence."

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"The network connection should be improved.""OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches would be improved if cloud-based technology was provided in the Gulf region.""I find the CLI hard to use. I wish we could do more in the GUI interface.""In future versions, I would like to see improvements in networking speed.""I could see them possibly creating a more intuitive software. It's very user-friendly, but there are some things that aren't very intuitive when programming the switches.""The product would be better if it were completely compatible with other switching products.""technical support response time is sometimes very slow.""There needs to be better integration with the interface."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The cost could be improved, but it is cheaper than the others."
  • "3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."
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  • "The pricing is reasonable compared to Aruba and HPE."
  • "The licensing for OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is a one-time purchase with no additional costs."
  • "It is an expensive solution."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The installation is quite straightforward.
    Top Answer:3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten.
    Top Answer:The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication.
    Top Answer:It's easy to extend the stack, We don't use the smaller switches, but it's going well for the rest.
    Top Answer:Alcatel is a bit more expensive, but it's good quality for the price.
    Top Answer:I find the CLI hard to use. I wish we could do more in the GUI interface.
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    23rd
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    7.0
    21st
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    Rating
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    Also Known As
    Alcatel Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches, Alcatel-Lucent Ethernet Switches, OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches
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    Overview
    3Com Baseline switches provide cost-effective layer 2 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ethernet switching for LANs that do not need management capabilities. Simple to install and economical to own, they feature wirespeed performance on fixed-configuration, rack-mountable platforms.

    The Alcatel Lucent ethernet switches are fully managed and run on the widely deployed & field-proven Alcatel-Lucent operating system offering high security, reliability, performance and easy management. These switches are designed to operate in extended temperatures, offer higher EMI/EMC tolerance and surge protection.

    Sample Customers
    British Columbia Assessment Authority, DreamWorks, DRV
    Bayonette, California State University (CSU), Centre Hospitalier Carcassonne, Centro Universitšrio de Brasilia (UniCEUB), China Tianchen Engineering Corporation Co. LTD, Citta Della Speranza, City of Frankfurt, City of Ogden, City of Vila Franca de Xira
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    University9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Government8%
    Retailer6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise60%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise38%
    Large Enterprise13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise58%
    Buyer's Guide
    3Com H3C Switches vs. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about 3Com H3C Switches vs. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    3Com H3C Switches is ranked 23rd in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews while Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is ranked 21st in Ethernet Switches with 8 reviews. 3Com H3C Switches is rated 8.0, while Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of 3Com H3C Switches writes "Reliable platform with a straightforward installation process ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches writes "It's easy to extend the stack, but I wish we could do more in the GUI". 3Com H3C Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches and D-Link Ethernet Switches, whereas Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and Nokia Ethernet Service Switch. See our 3Com H3C Switches vs. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches report.

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