Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center comparison

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We performed a comparison between Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"This is a big telco switch with six slots.""Enterasys Ethernet Switches are stable."

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"We are able to monitor everything that is happening on our network.""Based on my use cases, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center was a great product that was easy to manage and work with while being a powerful tool.""A valuable feature of FortiGate is its management integrity.""The product is stable.""The most valuable feature is the port analytics.""What I like about the solution is that it can be accessed anywhere.""The solution has made configuration and setup very, very easy.""Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center's scalability is good."

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Cons
"Enterasys could provide better support, needs an improved user interface and improved performance.""The initial setup could be made simpler."

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"They could improve availability and security by detecting and preventing switch attacks.""The solution can improve by upgrading QSFP+, it is very limited and must be supported more than it is now. If we need FortiSwitches to support all the QSFP ports our budgets would have to be very large.""The UI of the firewall and reporting could be improved.""With IT products, there is always room for improvement.""The solution could always benefit from more security. It's of critical importance to organizations right now.""We need to understand a bit more about certifications and knowledge for understanding capabilities. The solution should make that more clear to its users.""Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center needs to improve its UI and stability.""Routing is an area in Fortinet FortiSwitch with certain shortcomings where improvements are needed."

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  • "These switches are very expensive compared to those from other vendors."
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  • "Cost-wise, Fortinet solutions are cheaper than those offered by Cisco."
  • "This solution is expensive but it does not require a license."
  • "It is reasonably priced."
  • "The solution's pricing is a little high. The solution deserves the current price it receives from its users."
  • "The product is less expensive than one of its competitors."
  • "Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is expensive."
  • "The solution is not expensive."
  • "We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution, which is expensive."
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    7.9
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    Overview
    Enterasys Ethernet Switches S-Series delivers a powerful combination of Terabit-class performance along with granular visibility and control over users, services, and applications, voice and video, virtualization, and cloud computing. Enterasys S-Series, through a combination of management automation, a robust and highly resilient distributed architecture, built-in security, and flexible power configurations specifically designed. Enterasys S-Series delivers both the comprehensive functionality and configuration flexibility to be deployed as a premium high-density network edge access device, high performance distribution layer switch, resilient enterprise class multi-Terabit core router, high-end storage switch and as a data center virtualization solution.

    With 10 or 40 GE access ports and a high-throughput backbone, FortiSwitch Data Center Switches are ideal for the top-of-rack (ToR) server or firewall-aggregation applications. The high-speed switching fabric is also well suited for enterprise network core or backbone network installations.

    Sample Customers
    Centre for Research in Nutrition and Development (CIAD)
    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider25%
    Insurance Company25%
    Renewables & Environment Company13%
    Marketing Services Firm13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Government7%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business67%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise44%
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    Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Ethernet Switches while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is ranked 16th in Ethernet Switches with 18 reviews. Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] is rated 7.0, while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] writes "Good for networking large buildings, but there are problems with failing parts and the price should be lowered". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center writes "Has intuitive graphical user interface, but the security features need improvement". Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, whereas Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and HPE Ethernet Switches.

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