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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches and Huawei 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.""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.""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.""OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches' best features are it's easy to deploy, manage, and maintain, with services coming through one vendor.""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."

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"The solution's most valuable feature is its very simple configuration.""If you're a small one-on-one organization, then cost-effective-wise, I would recommend it.""Huawei Ethernet Switches come with native ACs.""Huawei Ethernet Switches are both scalable and stable.""They last quite a while.""Scalability isn't an issue.""The solution is stable and the performance is good.""The most valuable feature is the audit systems. I also like that it can synchronize on the alternate configuration of products together at the same time."

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Cons
"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.""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.""There needs to be better integration with the interface.""The network connection should be improved.""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."

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"The durability of the device can be improved.""In the future, incorporating AI features into Ethernet switches, particularly in the controller base, would be beneficial.""The performance has been slow at times.""We had a few issues with integration.""The documentation needs to be better.""The technical support is technically savvy, but the communication via English is not so easy.""The solution needs to provide GUI commands.""The product’s pricing needs improvement. It could be more stable as well."

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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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  • "We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
  • "The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
  • "Huawei comes with a lot of features out of the box that you have to pay extra for with other products. They do charge extra in the licensing for certain additional features."
  • "The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
  • "The product is competitively priced in its market."
  • "It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
  • "The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
  • "The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
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    21st
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    Average Words per Review
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    Rating
    8.3
    12th
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    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
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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

    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.

    Huawei SOHO & SMB Switches, an Energy-saving Ethernet access switches with service features that are easy to install and maintain. It has a S1700 Series Enterprise Switches that caters from small- to medium-sized businesses and Internet cafes.
    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
    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)
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Government8%
    Retailer6%
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    Comms Service Provider17%
    Pharma/Biotech Company14%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Government11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Small Business46%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise35%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise55%
    Buyer's Guide
    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is ranked 21st in Ethernet Switches with 8 reviews while Huawei Ethernet Switches is ranked 12th in Ethernet Switches with 51 reviews. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while Huawei Ethernet Switches is rated 7.6. 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 Huawei Ethernet Switches writes "The solution is power efficient, stable, and provides free-of-cost batch upgrades". Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and D-Link Ethernet Switches, whereas Huawei Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches and NETGEAR Switches. See our Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches report.

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