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We performed a comparison between Huawei Ethernet Switches and Mellanox Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Huawei Ethernet Switches vs. Mellanox Switches Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"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.""Huawei Ethernet Switches are functional. It has a good response to resolve issues.""It is a stable product. I rate it a nine out of ten...It is a scalable solution.""They last quite a while.""The velocity of the process is the most valuable feature.""They are very user-friendly. Handling Huawei is very easy.""Huawei Ethernet Switches excel in compatibility with other brands, offering features to ensure seamless communication with existing protocols. This allows them to work alongside switches from different manufacturers, such as Cisco, by making adjustments on both ends for compatibility.""We have not encountered any issues in the locations where the product has been deployed. I am impressed with its performance and pricing."

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"It is a very easy-to-use product.""From what I've been told, a valuable feature of Mellanox switches is they're quite user-friendly.""The most valuable features of this solution are its functionality.""The most valuable features of Mellanox Switches are the size, power consumption, and the vast amount of features.""The most valuable features of Mellanox Switches are the powerful hardware and the software is open. They're using Linux operating system. You can do and install many things, and it performs well."

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Cons
"I have issues with the support's communication language. The tool's UI can be better.""The availability and the speed of the firmware updates are the only things wrong with Huawei. There are some vulnerabilities on the hardware.""Dashboard could be improved.""The only thing that could be better is the security module.""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.""Certain regulatory issues in a lot of countries cause limitations .""I didn't like the Huawei Switches because of the different versions resetting the configuration issue. Huawei doesn't support Layer 3 modes while TOE and ARP have some issues.""The solution needs to provide GUI commands."

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"If you compare this solution with Cisco, utilization in Cisco is more popular and it is more friendly.""Mellanox Switches were easier before Nvidia bought Mellanox and then their new version of the operating system changed. They started with Ennui, and now they only use Linux. If they returned to their previous CLI it would be a good option for starters. The new CLI is more difficult to use but more powerful than the older one. It has its advantages.""The scalability is working fine at the moment, but there's always room for improvement. As of right now, I don't know of any improvements to suggest.""Mellanox Switches could improve by adding some features that can make it easier for integrating the switches in some managing and monitoring platforms, such as Elastic or similar software for monitoring data with the data center in a more holistic way.""The configuration is a bit different from Cisco, and therefore, for me at least, there's a bit of a learning curve."

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  • "We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
  • "The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
  • "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 of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
  • "The product is competitively priced in its market."
  • "It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
  • "The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
  • "The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
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  • "It's an open-source solution."
  • "The pricing is very competitive. The licensing costs are fine."
  • "The price of Mellanox Switches is reasonable compared to other solutions. The price and quality ratio was very good. There is a one-time license purchase that is needed."
  • "There is a license to use the switch ports of Mellanox Switches."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:We use Huawei Ethernet Switches for business networks and connectivity.
    Top Answer:We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees.
    Top Answer:The solution’s stability could be improved. Huawei Ethernet Switches have not automated its firmware.
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of Mellanox Switches are the powerful hardware and the software is open. They're using Linux operating system. You can do and install many things, and it performs well.
    Top Answer:There is a license to use the switch ports of Mellanox Switches.
    Top Answer:Mellanox Switches were easier before Nvidia bought Mellanox and then their new version of the operating system changed. They started with Ennui, and now they only use Linux. If they returned to their… more »
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    7.4
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    Also Known As
    Mellanox SN2700
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    Overview
    Huawei SOHO & SMB Switches, an Energy-saving Ethernet access switches with service features that are easy to install and maintain. It has a S1700 Series Enterprise Switches that caters from small- to medium-sized businesses and Internet cafes.

    The Mellanox Open Ethernet switch family delivers the highest performance and port density with a complete chassis and fabric management solution enabling converged data centers to operate at any scale while reducing operational costs and infrastructure complexity. This family includes a broad portfolio of Top-of-Rack (TOR) switches that range from 12 to 128 ports, with Ethernet data rates of 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, 50GbE and 100GbE per port. These switches allow the building of cost-effective and scalable switch fabrics, from a few nodes to tens-of-thousands of nodes.

    Sample Customers
    Newcastle University, Jingyang District of Deyang City in Sichuan Province, Southwest China, Glasgow Rangers Soccer Team, RMIT, Insurance Industry Association of Zhejiang Province, China, APT Satellite Holdings Limited (APT)
    CNPC, Korea Consumer Agency, Nutanix, Roxo Systems, StorPool, Atlantic.Net, INFN, StarWind, NYSE Technologies, Creative Consultants, ENKI
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider18%
    Pharma/Biotech Company15%
    Government12%
    Computer Software Company12%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company23%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Government9%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business46%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise33%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise54%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise59%
    Buyer's Guide
    Huawei Ethernet Switches vs. Mellanox Switches
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Huawei Ethernet Switches vs. Mellanox Switches and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Huawei Ethernet Switches is ranked 13th in Ethernet Switches with 48 reviews while Mellanox Switches is ranked 17th in Ethernet Switches with 5 reviews. Huawei Ethernet Switches is rated 7.6, while Mellanox Switches is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Huawei Ethernet Switches writes "The solution is power efficient, stable, and provides free-of-cost batch upgrades". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Mellanox Switches writes "Powerful hardware, reliable performance, and advantageous open-source OS". Huawei Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center, whereas Mellanox Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Arista Networks Platform, Aruba Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches and MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. See our Huawei Ethernet Switches vs. Mellanox Switches report.

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