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Avaya Ethernet Switches [EOL] vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

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Avaya Ethernet Switches [EOL]
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Ethernet Switches
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
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.
Muhammad Kabir Salihu - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Director at NITDA
Cost-effective performance enhanced by security features with easy configurations
I mainly use Huawei Switches and also work with Huawei Wireless. I deal with both Huawei and Cisco Switches, and I find Huawei to be more cost-effective Huawei has helped to save costs and is cost-effective, which also helps save time for the company. The performance of Huawei is good, and it…

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

Pros

"The initial setup was straightforward. I installed it myself."
"The stability of the product is great."
"The redundancy gained by utilizing SMLT has proven itself invaluable during a couple of events that could have been devastating to our bottom line."
"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."
"For small shops and IT businesses, this solution comes at an affordable price point."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"We use Huawei Ethernet Switches for business networks and connectivity."
"I advise people to use this solution because it's very conducive to tropical environments and can withstand very hot weather conditions."
"The most valuable feature of Huawei is that it already provides integration with any automation tool."
"The Huawei switches are stable, easy to set up, and cheap."
"In terms of the most valuable features, LAN switching is more comfortable and valuable in the network. It is easy to configure and easy to deploy. It is helpful for the installation and it is easy to troubleshoot issues. It's an easy product to understand. It's a good solution."
"One scenario where Huawei Ethernet Switches improved network efficiency was last year when a customer needed switches with 10 gigabits, which are not very common in the market. Huawei provided this kind of switch, enabling the customer to upgrade their network from 1 gigabit to 10 gigabit speeds across all devices."
 

Cons

"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 technical support is technically savvy, but the communication via English is not so easy."
"Integration could be improved. The price could also be lower."
"There could be improvements in Huawei, such as adding features that Cisco has and Huawei currently lacks."
"The solution should make the text report more accessible."
"The tool is not very robust in harsh environments. Issues with cooling and power can cause these switches to fail, which concerns customers. They work well in data centers but might be problematic in places without cooling or heat."
"The interoperability of the devices, in general, on the Huawei switches is not good and is known to be not good. Maybe they can improve this a bit."
"We would always prefer if the solution were cheaper."
"There needs to be more documentation. If they opened up a bit and shared more information and maybe allowed for YouTube videos about their products and how to work them, it would benefit the users quite a bit."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"This is an affordable solution."
"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"The solution's price is reasonable compared to other products like Cisco."
"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
"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 is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
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Financial Services Firm
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Comms Service Provider
12%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

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Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise20
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei Ethernet Switches offer very competitive and aggressive product pricing compared to other brands.
What needs improvement with Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei should focus more on security. They need more products on the security side to improve the security portion.
What is your primary use case for Huawei Ethernet Switches?
The primary use case for Huawei Ethernet Switches is for network purposes, including SaaS services.
 

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