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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches and H3C 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.
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Pros
"It's easy to extend the stack, We don't use the smaller switches, but it's going well for the rest.""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.""The product is stable. It does have only one power supply. They don't have a redundant power supply.""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.""Enables direct access to clusters.""We are able to customize this solution based on the customer's requirements.""This is a dependable switch which will help you sleep at night."

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"H3C Ethernet Switches is a cheap solution.""H3C Ethernet Switches have a fast delivery time.""A good high-performance solution.""To date, it has proven to be highly reliable. We have encountered no issues or challenges with it thus far.""We can configure the switch stack on the internet. Other vendors do not offer this facility. It is fast and easy to manage.""The best feature of H3C Ethernet Switches is their reliability."

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

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"GUI needs to merge with CLI.""The solution’s stability could be improved.""There should be more public tools for configuration and comparing products.""H3C Ethernet Switches could improve by widening their product range.""Lacks decent cloud management.""The only improvement needed is the significantly better lead time for delivery compared to other American products. In terms of technology, there isn't much difference, especially since X3 is a subsidiary of XP, and they use the same technology. However, the delivery time is notably better."

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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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  • "H3C Ethernet Switches are priced at around $500 per unit, which is very cheap and one of the most competitive prices out there."
  • "H3C Ethernet Switches are reasonably priced."
  • "The pricing is very affordable, making it a not-so-expensive choice. On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I would rate it a seven."
  • "H3C Ethernet Switches is targeted for SMBs because it's cheaper compared to Huawei switches."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The new web graphical interface is much better than before. We now have easy access to the command lines. They're all functional.
    Top Answer:H3C Ethernet Switches is a cheap solution.
    Top Answer:The solution’s stability could be improved.
    Top Answer:We use H3C Ethernet Switches to connect between PCs and servers.
    Ranking
    21st
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    1,439
    Comparisons
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    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
    259
    Rating
    8.3
    14th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    2,536
    Comparisons
    1,986
    Reviews
    6
    Average Words per Review
    307
    Rating
    8.3
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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.

    H3C S5560 High Performance Ethernet Switch is the latest development of Gigabit speed Layer 3 Ethernet switch. This powerful and highly secure series switch is built based on industry-leading high performance hardware architecture and H3C Comware V7 platform. It supports diversified services, high capacity GE access port as well as high density 10GE uplink, which meet the requirements for high density campus access and high performance aggregation.

    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
    Ying Wa College, Centro Digital Pictures
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Government8%
    University6%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Retailer8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise58%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. H3C Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. H3C Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is ranked 21st in Ethernet Switches with 9 reviews while H3C Ethernet Switches is ranked 14th in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while H3C Ethernet Switches is rated 8.4. 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 H3C Ethernet Switches writes "Connects wired devices such as computers, laptops, routers, servers, and printers to a LAN". 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, whereas H3C Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches. See our Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. H3C Ethernet Switches report.

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