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Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN vs Huawei Enterprise Routers comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
Ranking in WAN Edge
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
95
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (6th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (2nd)
Huawei Enterprise Routers
Ranking in WAN Edge
12th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Routers (4th)
 

Featured Reviews

Igor Van Den Ouden - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables secure and flexible branch connectivity with application-aware routing
The valuable features of Cisco SD-WAN include its security policies and zone-based firewall that are applied to every site, as well as application-aware routing. Security is standard compliant, eliminating config drift that was prevalent before manual configurations. Application-aware routing offers flexibility in using different lines for traffic, depending on the policy implemented.
Muhammad Amir Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable and easy-to-manage solution with good security and firewalls
The product is good, easy to manage , and works fine.  We have encountered issues while integrating the product with Enterprise Management Systems. Huawei platform is good for Huawei but we face issues when we integrate it with other models.  I have been working with the product for one and a…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"So far, the feature that I like best is the policy configuration manager."
"The solution can scale. We haven't had any issues doing so."
"The orchestration on the VPN connection between remote locations is a fantastic feature. I used it some time ago."
"The cloud environment, including cloud security integration, is very valuable because of the many API integrations with the SD-WAN."
"The segmented traffic it provides is the best in the industry right now."
"The first part that we like is that we can reuse certain hardware, which is a valuable asset. You can use hardware SKUs that already exist in the network. The second part that we like is the integration with the cloud and the measurement of the cloud's quality. These are the two values that this solution gives as compared to other implementations that we have seen."
"Application-aware routing offers flexibility in using different lines for traffic, depending on the policy implemented."
"Using SD-WAN to combine services can result in better up time, higher speeds, and much lower costs."
"The product is very reasonably priced."
"The product has valuable support services."
"I use the product to connect to various access points to extend my network."
"The solution offers good customer support and good performance."
"The configuration syntax makes it easy for us to configure the device and perform troubleshooting when needed."
"The product’s technical support team is responsive."
"The initial setup is easy."
"The most valuable features for us are NAT, ATS, server capabilities, VPN tunneling, and management."
 

Cons

"Compresson deduplication should be added."
"The main issue is that not in the technology, but it comes back comparison. When we do a comparison with other SD WAN solutions, they are priced better."
"The process of onboarding the vSmart, vBond, and vManage should be improved to make it easier to manage in general."
"It would be very helpful if we had better access to a knowledge base, or online documentation, to help both us and our customers learn to use this solution."
"The initial setup could be a bit less complex."
"The licensing model needs to be improved."
"In the next release, Cisco should focus on simplifying the configuration of SD-WAN. SD-WAN has a lot of room to grow."
"We don't have any issues with this solution other than the price."
"The only problem I see is configuration loss."
"The configuration is complex and should be simplified."
"Essentially, they need to open their licensing model such that when a customer buys a device, they have a full view of all of the available licenses for it."
"Huawei Enterprise Routers can improve by enhancing their security. The software architecture and the operating system that runs on their router and the security capability are not as strong when compared to Cisco."
"They should include features like IPS for security and response."
"The internet speed reduces throughout the day. The tool is not stable."
"We'd like the product to be more flexible so that we could more easily manipulate some of the features."
"The documentation is somewhat lacking and not easy to navigate."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is high."
"It's costly. The cost is high compared to competitors."
"The price of Cisco SD-WAN could improve, it is expensive. The cost of the solution is approximately 30 percent higher than competitors."
"In the Russian market where we operate, this solution is expensive."
"There is a monthly subscription to use this solution."
"The cost is reasonable. I would rate the price as seven out of ten."
"SD-WAN as a service is probably something in the neighborhood of $100 to $200 a month per location."
"The solution is quite expensive so it is important to enhance its cost efficiency."
"The product is expensive."
"Huawei offers a cheaper enterprise router solution than Cisco."
"The price is reasonable compared to Cisco's."
"There is no licence for this solution, but the solution could be cheaper."
"The price of the solution is fair."
"The solution's price is reasonable."
"The product is inexpensive, but there is an extra cost for replacement of the device."
"The solution is cheap compared to Cisco."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
36%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cisco SD-WAN?
When considering the most valuable features of Cisco SD-WAN, the decoupling of self-monitoring stands out significantly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco SD-WAN?
The pricing of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is rated between eight and nine out of ten, where ten is the most expensive.
What needs improvement with Cisco SD-WAN?
There's nothing I could put my finger on right away for improvements in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN. There is definitely nothing that Juniper does that Cisco doesn't do. Cisco will do everything Juniper ...
What do you like most about Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The solution provides support for 5G connectivity.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The product is very cheap and offers a huge discount as they are trying to enter the market. However, you have to pay extra for some services and support.
What needs improvement with Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The documentation is somewhat lacking and not easy to navigate. There are some errors and misleading information. The general appearance of the company site is also not user-friendly for downloadin...
 

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Sample Customers

Doyle Research, Ashton Metzler & Associates
Bus Online, VisionChina Media Inc. (VisionChina), China Network Television (CNTV), Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, ABC, BovenIJ hospital
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