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Avaya Ethernet Switches [EOL] vs D-Link Ethernet Switches comparison

 

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Avaya Ethernet Switches [EOL]
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
5
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No ranking in other categories
D-Link Ethernet Switches
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
31
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Ethernet Switches (14th)
 

Featured Reviews

IM
Senior Network Administrator at American University in Cairo (AUC)
A reliable solution under harsh environmental conditions
The CLI syntax for this solution is different from other switches such as Cisco and Juniper, and it takes us a long time to integrate a new device and get it working properly. We would like to see support for multi-rate features including PoE+ and SSP+. We need PoE+ because we are using the wireless access points, and SSP+ as an uplink. This might add security such as anti-spoofing and packet inspection. We would like to see a local technical support office in Egypt. This would be a credit to Avaya because many people look for vendors who have local support.
SyedTaha - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of IT and Information Security at GLEEDS USA INC
Cost has remained low while implementation proceeds without complications
To capture the critical traffic to prioritize is not something I work with in advanced QoS features. Regarding VLAN support in bandwidth management, we are not utilizing VLAN for the infrastructure as we have a minimal requirement for VLAN, so we have not yet implemented any of the features relevant to the virtual LANs. It's very hard to answer the question about minor improvements D-Link Ethernet Switches could do with their products because the products I'm dealing with are just plug-and-play, unmanaged switches. It would be more appropriate to comment on features if I had been using Layer 2 or Layer 3 switches for at least a couple of months. I don't think there are any disadvantages I can point out for the product.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Avaya 4500 series Ethernet Switches provide a large number of features not usually found in other well-known switches."
"As we are a solution provider and not product oriented, we give the best solution for our customers, with a good price."
"This solution is very reliable and works well under harsh environmental circumstances."
"The redundancy gained by utilizing SMLT has proven itself invaluable during a couple of events that could have been devastating to our bottom line."
"The stability of the product is great."
"The initial setup was straightforward. I installed it myself."
"This solution is very reliable and works well under harsh environmental circumstances."
"It is very stable and reliable."
"The initial setup of D-Link Ethernet Switches is very easy."
"The solution is scalable."
"The solution is user-friendly."
"Its integration is the most valuable."
"The product is simple to manage."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"I have no complaints about the stability or reliability of D-Link Ethernet Switches."
 

Cons

"I think there is a need for more support of new generation technologies."
"One of the problems we found while administering the device was the lack of connecting cable compatibility."
"I think there is a need for more support of new generation technologies."
"The CLI syntax for this solution is different from other switches such as Cisco and Juniper, and it takes us a long time to integrate a new device and get it working properly."
"They could improve in supplying pricing to the VAR in a more timely manner."
"The CLI syntax for this solution is different from other switches such as Cisco and Juniper, and it takes us a long time to integrate a new device and get it working properly."
"They need to have some more high-end switches."
"The technical support needs a lot of improvement."
"We plan to switch from D-Link Ethernet Switch to Cisco products, as we do have issues with its stability."
"We have issues with the stability."
"For high-end switches, the price could be 5% to 10% cheaper. Improvements in the voltage facility, like increasing from 360 watts to 400 or 450 watts, would make them more competitive with other vendors."
"By default DHCP is disabled"
"This solution is not good for distribution at the core."
"Areas of the solution that have room for improvement include scalability, as it should improve both scaling and security."
 

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"It has a good return on investment. It has indeed saved us resources significantly."
"This product is very affordable, especially compared to Cisco."
"They were cheap. We were not paying for any license."
"The solution is budget-friendly"
"There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."
"D-Link Ethernet Switches are cheap products for homes and small offices."
"The D-Link Switches are cheaper than Cisco."
"The price of D-Link Ethernet Switches is in the 4,000 to 5,000 rupees or 65 to 100 USD range. The price of the solution is not expensive."
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Manufacturing Company
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Construction Company
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Computer Software Company
7%
 

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Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise8
 

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Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?
Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D-Link Ethernet Switches?
D-Link Ethernet Switches are 30% cheaper than Cisco switches. Pricing has not been a concern since it is already included in the capex.
What needs improvement with D-Link Ethernet Switches?
To capture the critical traffic to prioritize is not something I work with in advanced QoS features. Regarding VLAN support in bandwidth management, we are not utilizing VLAN for the infrastructure...
 

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