Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center comparison

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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center 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.
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Pros
"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.""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.""We are able to customize this solution based on the customer's requirements.""OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches' best features are it's easy to deploy, manage, and maintain, with services coming through one vendor.""It's easy to extend the stack, We don't use the smaller switches, but it's going well for the rest.""Enables direct access to clusters.""The solution has a very good web interface. It makes it easy to manage everything."

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"It integrates well.""The solution has made configuration and setup very, very easy.""I have found the solution to be scalable.""The interface is very straightforward.""I like the solution's technical support. I rate the technical support a ten out of ten.""Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center's scalability is good.""SD-WAN and the security fabric are essential features of the product.""The product's most valuable feature is its ability to manage switches from one central point."

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Cons
"technical support response time is sometimes very slow.""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.""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.""The product would be better if it were completely compatible with other switching products.""There needs to be better integration with the interface.""In future versions, I would like to see improvements in networking speed.""The network connection should be improved."

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"The solution could always benefit from more security. It's of critical importance to organizations right now.""Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center needs to improve its UI and stability.""The FortiSwitch product was initially quite complex.""Does not have as many features as other solutions, such as segmentation and analytics engines.""The tool is not easy to use.""Routing is an area in Fortinet FortiSwitch with certain shortcomings where improvements are needed.""Managing the VLANs is an area where the solution lacks and needs to improve.""The UI of the firewall and reporting could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "Cost-wise, Fortinet solutions are cheaper than those offered by Cisco."
  • "This solution is expensive but it does not require a license."
  • "It is reasonably priced."
  • "The solution's pricing is a little high. The solution deserves the current price it receives from its users."
  • "The product is less expensive than one of its competitors."
  • "Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is expensive."
  • "The solution is not expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    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.
    Top Answer:Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center's scalability is good.
    Top Answer:Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center needs to improve its UI and stability.
    Ranking
    21st
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    Rating
    8.5
    16th
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    Reviews
    5
    Average Words per Review
    237
    Rating
    7.6
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    Also Known As
    Alcatel Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches, Alcatel-Lucent Ethernet Switches, OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches
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    Overview

    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.

    With 10 or 40 GE access ports and a high-throughput backbone, FortiSwitch Data Center Switches are ideal for the top-of-rack (ToR) server or firewall-aggregation applications. The high-speed switching fabric is also well suited for enterprise network core or backbone network installations.

    Sample Customers
    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
    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Government8%
    Retailer6%
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    Comms Service Provider25%
    Insurance Company25%
    Renewables & Environment Company13%
    Marketing Services Firm13%
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    Computer Software Company23%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization5%
    Company Size
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    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise38%
    Large Enterprise13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Small Business65%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise18%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise44%
    Buyer's Guide
    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is ranked 21st in Ethernet Switches with 8 reviews while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is ranked 16th in Ethernet Switches with 16 reviews. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is rated 7.8. 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". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center writes "Stable product with efficient SD-WAN features". Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches, whereas Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches and D-Link Ethernet Switches. See our Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center report.

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