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Meraki MS Switches vs Nokia Ethernet Service Switch comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Meraki MS Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
10th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
98
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Nokia Ethernet Service Switch
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
21st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
3.1
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Meraki MS Switches is 2.5%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nokia Ethernet Service Switch is 1.2%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Meraki MS Switches2.5%
Nokia Ethernet Service Switch1.2%
Other96.3%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Thanadesh Namuengrak - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead IT Specialist at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Cloud-managed switches have improved secure segmentation and simplified automated patching
Meraki MS Switches are easy to manage, but I believe they are more suitable for use on the IT side because Meraki faces the internet, requiring an open connection through the internet for control. It is not the same as Cisco switches, which operate via command line. I normally use command line for configuration, while Meraki utilizes a cloud-based dashboard that necessitates a constant internet connection for configuration. Therefore, I find Meraki MS Switches more suitable for the IT side. The improvement needed for Meraki MS Switches is the ability to connect in the worst case when I encounter internet issues. When I cannot connect to the internet and need to configure or connect directly to Cisco switches or access Meraki for changes, I face difficulties. When Meraki MS Switches can be configured without an internet connection, I think I can use Meraki MS Switches on the OT side. The only improvement I seek is configuration without an internet connection.
MA
Team Lead at Thoshiba
Working with network switches simplifies configuration, but documentation needs improvement
My recommendation is to understand the basic concepts clearly before starting your career. While basic concepts might seem simple, they can be very complicated when explored in detail. This foundational knowledge is essential for building a successful career. I would rate the overall solution as a seven out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The scalability of the solution is excellent."
"I found the cloud-managed dashboard most valuable in Meraki MS Switches."
"I like that I can patch and manage them remotely from the user portal."
"The management is cloud-based so you do not have to be on-premises to work with it."
"It is easy to configure and claim the switches by their serial number directly from the portal."
"It offers a compelling solution due to its cloud management capabilities and strong security features."
"As a cloud-based solution, you need to download all the configurations from the headquarters."
"The switch supports various automation testing tools, and it's quite helpful for network troubleshooting as well."
"Despite initial hindrances, once understood, these differences help in forming a good career foundation."
"The highest value lies in aggregating the data to improve both traffic management and device utilization, emphasizing the importance of engagement and liability."
"On several occasions we encountered major issues with the solution and have found the Nokia technical support to be quite supportive."
"The performance and reliability are the solution's most valuable features."
"The solution saves time and money for my customer in terms of reliability and product durability."
"7210 SAS help transformed our legacy network to an MPLS based services and improved the network performance and availability."
"The most valuable features are user functionality and interoperability."
"The most valuable feature is the product's availability."
 

Cons

"The price for this product could be cheaper. For a low-budget school or institution, scaling up and implementing more switches could take longer because of budget constraints."
"Technical support could be better. Some support agents aren't adequately qualified to support us."
"When we do any changes to the core switch it causes the devices to reboot."
"Better alerting capabilities are needed because they do not provide enough notification or detail about events."
"It's somewhat difficult to contact technical support, there are several manual steps involved. If you don't know the process, it can take time."
"Meraki MS Switches could improve the process of installing firmware."
"The stability of the solution isn't ideal. We've had a lot of problems with the switches; they are unstable and unreliable, and we need to reboot them often."
"Sometimes there's a problem with the pricing model they use. They should work to fix this."
"I would prefer that all the licenses be open for our use."
"The segment routing could be improved, and they could also transfer a lot of legacy to the cloud domain."
"The documentation needs improvement for better accessibility, as there isn't proper documentation currently available."
"I would suggest improvements regarding enhancing support response times and implementing user interface modifications for quicker and more user-friendly interactions."
"The solution needs more monitoring tools."
"The release is not very stable. You should have stability in the card."
"I would like to see more collaboration with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) vendors, such as Itron."
"We would like to have an unified monitoring system, while Nokia have different monitoring system for different product, we find it to be quite troublesome."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It would be better if they had a one-time purchase option instead of a subscription model."
"With the solution that we currently have, I think it costs about 1,200 pounds a year. They bill on a yearly basis."
"Meraki MS Switches is a pricey product. You have to get a license for each product annually. It would have been perfect if there were product bundles."
"Meraki is not an expensive switch, like Cisco."
"This product is more than the competition, but you get what you pay for."
"The DNA subscription is a three-year minimum term."
"The product's licensing cost is about 30% to 40% of the hardware cost."
"The licensing is purchased on a one, three, five, and seven year basis."
"The price of the solution is very competitive in comparison with that of the competition."
"It is quite expensive compared to alternative technologies."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Construction Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Performing Arts
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Construction Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business54
Midsize Enterprise20
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Meraki MS Switches?
Meraki MS Switches are easy to manage, but I believe they are more suitable for use on the IT side because Meraki faces the internet, requiring an open connection through the internet for control. ...
What is your primary use case for Meraki MS Switches?
I have experience with Cisco products as I implement a lot of them. For example, I implemented switches and access points when I worked for infrastructure in a motorcycle company, and I implemented...
What needs improvement with Nokia Ethernet Service Switch?
We can understand the customer network better and propose products accordingly as areas for improvement. Engaging with customers directly would improve how that could be done easily. Many times the...
What is your primary use case for Nokia Ethernet Service Switch?
I am a system integrator working for different customers. My clients use this product for their network, either for network upgrade or new rollout.
What advice do you have for others considering Nokia Ethernet Service Switch?
This possibility could be provided by the vendor. I advise people looking to use Nokia Ethernet Service Switch to always look for reliability rather than going for cheaper Chinese products. On a sc...
 

Also Known As

MS220, MS320, MS420
Nokia ESS, Nokia 7450 Ethernet Service Switch, Nokia 7450 ESS
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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909,725 professionals have used our research since 2012.