Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches and HPE 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
"This is a dependable switch which will help you sleep at night.""OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches' best features are it's easy to deploy, manage, and maintain, with services coming through one vendor.""The solution has a very good web interface. It makes it easy to manage everything.""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.""The new web graphical interface is much better than before. We now have easy access to the command lines. They're all functional.""It's easy to extend the stack, We don't use the smaller switches, but it's going well for the rest.""We are able to customize this solution based on the customer's requirements."

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"The simplicity of the commands is most valuable. The commands are the same for several devices.""The solution is scalable.""The HPE Ethernet switches have very low latency.""The best feature of this solution is the lifetime warranty.""It's straightforward to set up.""The most valuable feature is that they all have PoE. It's one of the most important things that we need in the EdgeSwitch.""What I like the most is the management system integrated with the HP system.""The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability."

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Cons
"The network connection should be improved.""The product would be better if it were completely compatible with other switching products.""There needs to be better integration with the interface.""I find the CLI hard to use. I wish we could do more in the GUI interface.""OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches would be improved if cloud-based technology was provided in the Gulf region.""technical support response time is sometimes very slow.""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."

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"A lower price would be an improvement because we always want to reduce our costs.""The solution's throughput should be increased because we often get stuck when it comes to IPTV streaming.""I would like to see the initial setup become easier.""The technical support does not match up to the standard of Cisco.""I would also like to see a more centralized private management console for the series of devices. Most solutions are adopting centralized cloud-based management, but my client base believes cloud solutions are too insecure. You've got a few dozen switches, so it would be nice to have the ability to manage them on a "single pane of glass."""The ability to stack, as well as a unified operating system, would be extremely beneficial.""If there is any fluctuation in power then we will face an outage with our POE switches, so this is something that should be improved.""The solution could be more stable."

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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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  • "There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."
  • "Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
  • "This is not an expensive solution."
  • "This is an expensive product."
  • "There are no licensing costs for this solution."
  • "The pricing is very good."
  • "The price is fair."
  • "They are affordable and less expensive than Cisco. Their price was the decider at the time."
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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:The solution's interface is helpful, and you can see the traffic.
    Top Answer:HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution. The solution does the job well for its price. You have to pay a lot more money for higher features, but then you are probably better off looking at… more »
    Top Answer:The solution lacks certain protocols and has a limited warranty. You have to pay extra to get more warranty on it.
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    21st
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    Rating
    8.5
    10th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
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    Comparisons
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    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
    378
    Rating
    8.3
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    Also Known As
    Alcatel Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches, Alcatel-Lucent Ethernet Switches, OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches
    HP 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.

    HP has created the most open, integrated and software-defined networking portfolio and ecosystem of its kind – driving simplification with networks that understand, adapt to and protect your business applications in real-time. Only HP extends the momentum of software-defined networking everywhere–from the mobile edge to the heart of data centers.

    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
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    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Government8%
    Retailer6%
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    University7%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Government9%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    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 Business52%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise48%
    Buyer's Guide
    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches 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 HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 91 reviews. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. 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 HPE Ethernet Switches writes "They're solid and can last for up to 15 years". 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 HPE Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS Switches. See our Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches report.

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