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Avaya Ethernet Switches [EOL] vs Ubiquiti UniFi 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
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
56
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Ethernet Switches (3rd)
 

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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.
Donald Ochanda - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Manager at Network Security and Crypto
Has delivered reliable performance over the years but still needs improvements in advanced networking features
I generally recommend Ubiquiti UniFi Switches for medium-sized corporate clients, as most of them don't mind the brand as long as the system works. With major corporate clients, they still have the mentality that Cisco is superior in the market, but medium-sized clients are easier to deploy at that level. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are improving technically since my last implementation. Our field engineers report significant improvements, and I was involved in Kenya's last general elections where we used Ubiquiti equipment, both wireless and switching, which performed excellently. My assessment of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches' centralized management is that, while I haven't interacted with it extensively, it works similarly to Cisco and Meraki platforms. Field engineers should be able to provide better answers regarding this feature. The port isolation feature on Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is standard, which I believe is appropriate considering they provide standard security features on the port.

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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."
"This solution is very reliable and works well under harsh environmental circumstances."
"The product’s most valuable features are stability and scalability."
"Ubiquiti's network management and the way you can manage many different devices on a network are really nice."
"The price of Ubiquiti is worth it because the integration of the switches is seamless. It's like they just talk to each other."
"The product's initial setup phase is very straightforward."
"It's been working fine, it's been stable, and there are no interruptions."
"The interface and the duality are the solution's most valuable features."
"The most valuable feature of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is the graphic user interface for monitoring, where you can see the status of the device in real-time. I use those features across the campus. I use the APs as my beacons to tell me whether the area of the school of the network is down or not. Those will be the first to alert me that there is a problem with the network or a device. They provide me with more than only monitoring themselves, I use them in order to monitor all the devices."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its reliability."
 

Cons

"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."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches can improve by putting more effort into security. There are not many options in security. Other solutions, you can filter, do access control, and functionality. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches provides all the basic network security where it's all about the password for someone to access the SSID on the network, but it doesn't go beyond advanced network features of packet filtering, monitoring, and managing users."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is not a cheap solution."
"We've had issues with the power supply. I've had to change the power supply twice. I'm not sure what the issue is. We're still trying to work out why we're having problems with the switches and the cutting of the power supply. The solution should look into this to see if there is something wrong with the product."
"Most configuration can be done on the GUI but sometimes you have to go under the hood and tweak on the CLI."
"The pricing and scalability could be improved."
"One of the downsides of the solution stems from the limited warranty that it offers to users."
"It's expensive."
"I'd like there to be better reporting for the solution."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It is expensive."
"The price is very low and a good approach for a smaller company, with 10 to 15 people."
"I feel that the price of this solution is definitely reasonable compared to all of the others."
"The price could be improved."
"It's around $179 a device."
"Ubiquiti is very reasonable."
"Everything was bought in a one-time buy as a capital investment, so there isn't any licensing."
"The solution only offers one-year warranties but should offer three-year or limited-loss warranties."
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Comms Service Provider
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Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
University
6%
 

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Small Business45
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise1
 

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