Avaya Ethernet Switches [EOL] vs NETGEAR Switches comparison

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Avaya Ethernet Switches [EOL]

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Categories and Ranking

Avaya Ethernet Switches [EOL]

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

NETGEAR Switches

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

LAN Switching (8th), Ethernet Switches (7th), AV Over IP Switching (2nd)

Featured Reviews

IslamMansour

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.

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Tomas Devriese

Teamleader Av Installers at solufak

VLAN support has improved audiovisual installations and secures network traffic for our projects

Our major use cases include audiovisual installations and we mainly use the AV line for that. We work with the VLAN support feature The best things about NETGEAR Switches are the support they provide and the ease of implementation. The ease of installation helps with network performance. It helps…

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

Pros

"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."

"The initial setup was straightforward. I installed it myself."

"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."

"Avaya 4500 series Ethernet Switches provide a large number of features not usually found in other well-known switches."

"The Netgear FS108 is a simple, economical, path to high-speed Ethernet connectivity, giving you solid performance and running usability!"

"It has saved us a lot of time and money and it allows our customers to be more efficient and save money too."

"The ease of use of these switches is very good because of the Cisco CLI. If you are familiar with CLI, then you can configure the switch that way. It also has a relatively straightforward web interface. Using the web interface is good for beginners or people who aren't familiar with Cisco CLI. However, having a common command line interface method is great for some of our more advanced guys who are familiar with it."

"There is a lot of helpful documentation that helps with the configuration process."

"With NETGEAR hardware, we have lifetime support and lifetime trade, so I didn't see any reason not to change."

"The solution is reliable and it is easy to setup."

"The product is easy to deploy."

"It is easy to implement and work with; it is easy to run, and it is a nice system to work with."

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Cons

"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."

"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."

"NETGEAR should focus on eliminating single points of failure."

"I would also like to see switches with more ports that provide room for new protocols of communications."

"What I'd like to see is more compatibility with virtual stacking, so that 4300-series switches and 3300-series switches will actually stack together and that virtual switch stacks, themselves, are not limited to just six devices, so that they can create larger loops with more bandwidth and more redundancy."

"Traffic management capability should have been a plus."

"Their old firmware was a problem for us and we're still working on it."

"It's worked for the most part, but we've had to power cycle a few devices. We've had to ask customers to manually power cycle them with the power cord, after some of the firmware updates. Their updating needs a little improvement."

"Their old firmware was a problem for us and we're still working on it. It didn't apply correctly so it took about half of our switches offline, which meant we couldn't use some of the functionality like the firmware updates. Unfortunately with that firmware, which they've sorted out, if you don't go through all the firmware and make sure it's past that point and back online, that's an issue with them. It's something to cautious about"

"In the very beginning, we had that one problem with the firmware update where it took them all offline."

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"In terms of the NETGEAR stuff, there weren't any surprises. The costs were definitely fair, especially considering what we were replacing. For the equivalent performance from a non-AV over IP solution, it would have been easily been in the $40,000 range. Comparing it to standard AV video switching, the price was very good, especially considering now they can add-on without any massive additional costs."

"There are two parts to the pricing. There's the pricing of the device itself, which is good. Their licensing model needs work, though. The licensing model doesn't fit the way MSPs do business."

"It's a great price-to-performance solution. I think it's singularly the best price-per-performance we can find, if not just straight performance to begin with... The cost of hardware and additional services is lower, absolutely. I wouldn't say "low," but we found it to be lower than other options, and that helps us resell this back to customers who are looking at other things like a Cisco Meraki..."

"We used HPE previously. The reason I switched to NETGEAR was because of pricing differences, which are huge, when you go into 10GB networking... The pricing is quite good... The total cost of the deployment was about 11,000 euros or so. If I had gone with HPE it would have been at least twice as much."

"The solution is expensive. You need to pay the costs one-time."

"The price point, compared to a lot of the competitors that didn't have the modular switch, was about 20 to 30 percent less expensive."

"It is a slightly expensive product."

"Another issue, when it comes to NETGEAR's competitors, is that other companies are offering the cloud management at no extra charge, whereas NETGEAR charges for it. You have to pay per-device for licenses."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

10%

Construction Company

Outsourcing Company

Comms Service Provider

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	43
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	11

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How do NETGEAR switches compare with Cisco ethernet switches?

NetGear switches have a lot to offer. They have high availability, zero-downtime stacking, L2 and L3 functionality, and are AV-over-IP ready. NetGear switches also have a command line interface and...

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Which switches are better - Ubiquiti Unifi or Netgear?

Ubiquiti Unifi offers a great set of features. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and also doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfi...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NETGEAR Switches?

If I were to rate price, I would give it eight or nine points. It is an expensive product.

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NETGEAR Insight Managed Switches, NETGEAR GC Series, NETGEAR M Series

Overview

For small to midsize companies and branch offices, Avaya Ethernet switches are easy to install, manage, and run. You can deploy them in open environments outside the wiring closet. Your switch connects to and powers end-user devices throughout the office. It comes with certified one-minute plug-and-play for IP phones, an intuitive management GUI, and automated set-up.

Avaya

NETGEAR Switches offer ease of setup, low cost, and power efficiency. With robust remote management and modular designs, they are ideal for small businesses and large enterprises, ensuring reliable performance and flexible connectivity solutions.

NETGEAR Switches provide intuitive interfaces with both GUI and CLI options, supporting VLANs, multicast, and stackable configurations. Their competitive pricing, lifetime warranty, and powerful AV-over-IP capabilities make them a preferred choice. Despite their strengths, there is room for improvement in virtual stacking compatibility, feature expansion on the Insight portal, and consistent firmware management. A more refined remote management tool and enhancements in scalability and security are also needed. NETGEAR Switches' scalability serves sectors such as audiovisual, education, and healthcare.

What are the key features of NETGEAR Switches?

Ease of Setup: Simple installation process with user-friendly interfaces.
Cost Efficiency: Competitive pricing with valuable features for investment.
Power Efficiency: Designed to minimize energy consumption.
Remote Management: Offers robust remote and cloud-based control capabilities.
Modular Design: Flexible structures for easier network customization.
AV-over-IP Capabilities: Supports audiovisual transmission over IP networks.
VLAN and Multicast Support: Enhanced network segmentation and data transmission.

What benefits should be considered in reviews?

Competitive Pricing: Provides great value for a wide range of features.
Lifetime Warranty: Peace of mind with long-term support and coverage.
Reliable Performance: Consistent and stable network operations.
Scalability: Easily adjustable to fit growing business needs.
Excellent Technical Support: Backed by a knowledgeable support team to assist users.

IT service providers utilize NETGEAR Switches for small to medium business infrastructures, enabling 10GB internet and office network expansion. Models like M4300, GC728XP, and GC752XP are deployed for enterprise connectivity and Pro AV tasks in audiovisual, educational, and medical sectors, offering robust performance and management.

Netgear

Sample Customers

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