Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs Nokia Ethernet Service Switch comparison

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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches and Nokia Ethernet Service Switch 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 solution has a very good web interface. It makes it easy to manage everything.""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.""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.""The new web graphical interface is much better than before. We now have easy access to the command lines. They're all functional.""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."

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"The highest value lies in aggregating the data to improve both traffic management and device utilization, emphasizing the importance of engagement and liability.""The performance and reliability are the solution's most valuable features.""The most valuable feature is the product's availability.""On several occasions we encountered major issues with the solution and have found the Nokia technical support to be quite supportive.""The most valuable features are user functionality and interoperability."

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Cons
"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 network connection should be improved.""In future versions, I would like to see improvements in networking speed.""technical support response time is sometimes very slow.""There needs to be better integration with the 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."

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"The solution needs more monitoring tools.""I would like to see more collaboration with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) vendors, such as Itron.""I would suggest improvements regarding enhancing support response times and implementing user interface modifications for quicker and more user-friendly interactions.""The segment routing could be improved, and they could also transfer a lot of legacy to the cloud domain.""I would prefer that all the licenses be open for our use."

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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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  • "The price of the solution is very competitive in comparison with that of the competition."
  • "It is quite expensive compared to alternative technologies."
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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:The highest value lies in aggregating the data to improve both traffic management and device utilization, emphasizing the importance of engagement and liability.
    Top Answer:I would suggest improvements regarding enhancing support response times and implementing user interface modifications for quicker and more user-friendly interactions.
    Top Answer:We are using it for various sections of security. To enhance its power capacity for handling traffic and maximize its switching utilization, we incorporate certain external channels.
    Ranking
    21st
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    8.3
    22nd
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    Also Known As
    Alcatel Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches, Alcatel-Lucent Ethernet Switches, OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches
    Nokia ESS, Nokia 7450 Ethernet Service Switch, Nokia 7450 ESS
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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.

    The Nokia 7450 Ethernet Service Switch (ESS) family of Carrier Ethernet switch routers is designed to deliver advanced Carrier Ethernet services. It also provides the ideal platform for the metro Ethernet aggregation of fixed and mobile networks.

    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
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Government8%
    Retailer6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company27%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise38%
    Large Enterprise13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise58%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise55%
    Buyer's Guide
    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Nokia Ethernet Service Switch
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Nokia Ethernet Service Switch 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 Nokia Ethernet Service Switch is ranked 22nd in Ethernet Switches with 5 reviews. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while Nokia Ethernet Service Switch 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 Nokia Ethernet Service Switch writes "A stable solution which is competitively priced and offers good support". Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and Huawei Ethernet Switches, whereas Nokia Ethernet Service Switch is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Arista Networks Platform, Huawei Ethernet Switches and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches. See our Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Nokia Ethernet Service Switch report.

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