Huawei Ethernet Switches Reviews

We use Huawei Ethernet Switches for business networks and connectivity.

The solution’s stability could be improved. Huawei Ethernet Switches have not automated its firmware.

I have been using Huawei Ethernet Switches for two years.

I rate the solution an eight or nine out of ten for stability.

Huawei Ethernet Switches is a scalable solution. The solution's scalability depends on the model that you buy. We have the number of users for the solution ranging from 20 to 600.

The solution’s technical support is good.

We previously used different solutions like Cisco, Aruba, Avaya, D-Link, and TP-Link.

Since I am a technical person, the solution's initial setup is easy for me.

I deployed Huawei Ethernet Switches in 20 minutes.

We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees.

We need two people for the solution's deployments and maintenance. I would recommend the solution to other users. Once you purchase and finish configuring the solution, you don't do much configuration on it anymore.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight or nine out of ten.

We use the product for IT infrastructure requirements.

Huawei Ethernet Switches is a stable product.

The product’s pricing needs improvement. It could be more stable as well.

We have been using Huawei Ethernet Switches for six years. At present, we use the latest version.

The product is stable. I rate its stability an eight out of ten. It could be better.

We have around more than 10,000 Huawei Ethernet Switches end users at our clients’ educational institutions.

The technical support services are satisfactory.

The initial setup is straightforward. The deployment time depends on the type of project.

Our team manages the product implementation for our customers.

Huawei Ethernet Switches’s price could be better.

I recommend Huawei Ethernet Switches and rate it an eight out of ten.

Our company uses the solution to provide aggregation and access networks for customers. 

The solution is very flexible with many different options. 

The price, memory, and processor are good. 

Certain regulatory issues in a lot of countries cause limitations because access to these features are based on cost. 

For example, the RF timers for Ethernet ring protection with Juniper or Nokia are set to default at ten milliseconds. But the solution is set to one second. The convergence time is comparatively very high. 

The solution should take care with regulatory issues at the local or regional licensing levels. Tajas Networks is an example that does not have the same regulatory issues. 

I have been using the solution for eight years. 

The solution is stable so is rated a six out of ten. 

The solution has average scalability so is rated a five out of ten.

I contacted technical support for a situation and they did not respond with an answer after ten days. I personally went to my lab and resolved the issue within 48 hours. 

Technical support is rated a three out of ten. 

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We previously used Nokia switches but have replaced them with Juniper, Cisco, and the solution.

The setup is not too easy or difficult so is rated a five out of ten. 

We implement the solution for customers. 

The pricing is good so is rated an eight out of ten. 

The solution is an anytime, easy-to-go option. Its flexibility and cost are major factors.

We also use Juniper and Cisco switches. Most vendors are good when comparing features for switches. 

Tejas Networks has switches that are the best in transmission equipment because they do not have regulatory issues. 

First priority when selecting switches should be if it will meet the regulatory requirements for the country or region. 

I rate the solution a six out of ten. 

Huawei Ethernet Switches support multiple vendors. You can integrate them according to the network scenario. Their power consumption is low. 

The solution needs to be more user-friendly. 

I have been working with the product for two years. 

The tool is stable. 

I have never contacted support. 

Huawei Ethernet Switches' deployment is not complex. To deploy them, you must end the IP addresses and configure the port. 

The solution's pricing is in the middle, but you will be charged when you upgrade the tenant. 

I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten. 

One scenario where Huawei Ethernet Switches improved network efficiency was last year when a customer needed switches with 10 gigabits, which are not very common in the market. Huawei provided this kind of switch, enabling the customer to upgrade their network from 1 gigabit to 10 gigabit speeds across all devices.

The tool offers a range of switches from basic to high-end models, with different features. 

The solution's marketing could be better. It spends money on marketing but doesn't highlight the most important features. Sometimes, it provides too much information, which can confuse customers.

We considered and evaluated other switches besides Huawei Ethernet Switches. Sometimes, customers specifically ask for other brands or another partner who is already working with them. However, we know the resources in Huawei and have good communication with the brand. 

Initially, our customers had some questions and doubts about these devices. However, now they understand their value and have told us that they are among the best on the market.

Our clients integrate the tool with other solutions. We try to sell a complete solution with all Huawei components. Integrating WLAN or access points from other brands sometimes causes issues, but these cases are exceptions.

I would recommend it. We tell our customers about the many benefits of our technology when they speak with us. I rate the overall product a ten out of ten. 

Our primary use case is for telecommunication companies like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, Huawei Ethernet Switches. It serves as the backbone for connectivity, internet access, and user profiles.

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. 

Deploying Huawei Ethernet Switches in an organization offers advantages, especially if the decision is made early in the process and the company opts for a single-vendor approach. This simplifies implementation and customization, often resulting in lower prices and tailored solutions from Huawei. However, excessive customization can lead to support issues and challenges in knowledge transfer during employee turnover. 

I have been using Huawei Ethernet Switches for the past three years. 

Huawei Ethernet Switches offer scalability in size, impacting network expansion plans based on specific needs and user demands. The scalability rating would be around 7 .5 out of 10

Huawei offers excellent support, with prompt responses and a proactive approach. They have local representatives who replicate issues in China, providing solutions quickly. If needed, they send a team to assist onsite. 

The initial setup of Huawei Ethernet Switches is straightforward, rating it highly on ease of use.

Huawei Ethernet Switches are very competitively priced, almost 4 out of 10.However, the low price point may sometimes raise concerns about quality for some companies.

I would rate Huawei Ethernet Switches a seven out of ten. it's essential to conduct a proof of concept and monitor performance over time, especially in multi-vendor environments.

Huawei Ethernet Switches can be useful for a lot of things, including office deployments, and since most of our company's clients use them for build and test purposes and other things.

The licensing cost attached to the solution is atrocious, so from an improvement perspective, it should be made cheaper.

The upgrade of firmware for devices from Huawei is very hard, but it is not much of a shortcoming. If you don't pay for the license, you will not get the firmware upgrade. When there is new firmware available, a user needs to upgrade it with the help of a manual, which may seem a bit weird and hard to achieve.

I have been using Huawei Ethernet Switches since 2016. My company has a partnership with Huawei.

It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Ultimately, Huawei Ethernet Switches is a machine, and it does give some trouble at times.

It is a very scalable and nice solution, especially when you compare it with other devices in the market.

Though the networking team in my company has contacted Huawei's technical support team, I have never reached out to them personally.

In the past, I have used switches from HPE, and though I have some experience with the replacement process, I don't remember the exact name of the HPE switches I dealt with, but I remember that it was not a very pleasant experience using them. I also have experience with switches from Cisco and Arista Networks. Switches from Arista Networks were complex for me, as it was very hard for me to understand what was going on with it. Out of all the products that I have used, Cisco and Huawei were the best choices.

The product's initial setup phase was very complex.

I don't have any idea about the time needed for the deployment since I am the kind of person who mostly likes to get the job done by myself. I would only reach out to the product's support team if I couldn't do something by myself.

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

There are around 200 people involved in networking stuff in my company to take care of the deployment and maintenance phases of the solution, but currently, the numbers are getting smaller, and people are able to manage the product by themselves, making it a very stable solution compared to the other tools in the market.

During the installation phase, my company dealt directly with Huawei. Huawei helps our company with the deployment process.

The licensing costs depend on the negotiations that a user has with Huawei. The support provided by Huawei is very responsive, and at times, they visit and provide on-site help to users. The support by Huawei is different from how other products offer support to users since most of them provide help through phones while Huawei provides on-site support to users. There is a need to make some additional payments apart from the licensing costs attached to the solution.

The product has a lot of offerings, but it all depends on the needs of the user. I would not be able to speak about the product solution provided by Huawei. If you look around, then you may find a solution that may fit your requirements.

I rate the overall product an eight out of ten.

Huawei has a portfolio of switches for access, aggregation, and core layers. They offer various solutions for different use cases and meet the requirements of other projects. For example, we use Fort Knox cloud compass solution for cloud networking.

Huawei switches come in small, medium, and large capacities and can be used for monitoring and switching. They also offer alternatives like Huawei Altheirs, which provides all-in-one switching, security, and VPN routing functions for routers.

We have several customers, including those in high education, oil and gas, banking, insurance, and government companies, as well as some ministries. Huawei Ethernet Switches are very reliable and provide excellent performance.

Compared with other brands like Cisco, modular cards may have some security issues or vulnerabilities. The only thing that could be better is the security module.

I've been working with Huawei switches for a few years now. I use it for projects that include routing, security, and performance optimization features.

It is a stable solution.

Huawei offers both cloud-based and non-cloud-based Ethernet switches with varying levels of scalability. Just like with security, you should consider scalability as well. There is a big difference in putting security for the switches, especially with the increasing number of cybersecurity threats. You should also consider a scalable security solution for future needs.

Regarding my experience with customer service and support, technical support is essential, especially when designing and configuring switches. The level of support required may vary depending on the project manager and the scale of the project. It's worth noting that the level of interaction with the customer may differ depending on the local Huawei and the R&D team. However, it's always important to negotiate and agree on the support needed to ensure the project is successful.

The initial setup is very straightforward. The setup is different depending on the situation. However, with the network management system and iMaster, it's easy to deploy and configure the switches for normal or batch configurations. I think it's a useful solution.

The deployment process varies depending on the situation. But with the iMaster, you can easily input the necessary configurations for many switches at once.

Moreover, it depends on the customer's requirements. Do they have an existing network, or do we need to build a new one? If it's a new network, it will be easier. We can make access aggregation in the form of specs and then make it work for the customer. We need to know the MAC address to make it work. For example, network management can be different for different customers, depending on their existing network. It's not difficult, but it can be challenging for wireless.

If you have the basic function, there's no problem. However, you must purchase a license if you require advanced features or additional functionality beyond the basic setup. It applies to all customers, not just myself, and purchasing a license is perfectly acceptable and necessary to access these additional features.

I would advise you should make a good design, and the project will be easier.

Overall, I would rate Huawei Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.

I've been selling Huawei switches here in Pakistan. This is used as a switch. It can be used for firewalls and other PoE switches. 

They are very user-friendly. Handling Huawei is very easy.

It is a stable product.

The solution is scalable.

I have found the deployment process to be pretty fast.

It's an affordable product.

I'm still learning the solution. 

There are some support issues.

I've been using the solution for five years. 

The solution is stable. I'd rate it eight out of ten. It is reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

The solution can scale. I'd rate the scalability potential 7.5 or eight out of ten. 

We have a variety of clients using the solution. Usually, they are companies in the public sector. 

We've had issues with support in our region. They do help us with support issues and really try to get us answers. However, there can be a delay in getting a response and it isn't consistent. 

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I'm also familiar with HPE. 

The initial setup is pretty straightforward. I'd rate the ease of deployment 7.5 out of ten. 

Deployment can be finalized in just a few hours. 

The pricing is okay. They support various partners. I'd rate the pricing ten out of ten. They are affordable. 

I'm an authorized Huawei partner and reseller. 

The solution is good, however, sometimes, we have issues with technical support. 

I'd rate the solution seven out of ten. 

Most of the Huawei routers we use are for alternative network connections. For example, we have our fiber internet, which is connected through Cisco. However, during downtime, we connect Huawei to the 4G network through their routers. They provide an alternative connection. They also provide Wi-Fi on the premises.

The basic features are great. We can connect to the internet through SIM cards, through the phone network, to 4G and 5G networks.

It provides Wi-Fi on the premise and basic switching and routing capabilities on facilities.

They're straightforward to set up. Even a non-technical user can just take a Huawei Switch with a few lines of documentation, and they're able to put them online. They have the ability to use them even a totally new or non-technical user. It's a bit easier to use.

It’s hard to get technical support.

I’ve been using the solution for two years.

They are less stable than Cisco, however. They are quite stable. They're acceptable.

The solution is scalable.

We have between 400 to 500 users, depending on the number of people in the office. On Fridays, when everybody has to come to the office, we have around 500 people.

The tech support is not very good. It's a bit hard to get tech support for Huawei products.

We use Cisco and Huawei.

The initial setup is very straightforward and very easy.

It takes minutes to set up Huawei products. It's very easy and straightforward, and the beauty with them is that they provide an automated setup. You only click next, next, and do so under very good guidance. Or if you have to put a password, there is an explanation there on how to put a password that may meet these security standards. It's self-explanatory. You can easily set it up.

We did not require outside help. For example, we did not require any external service at our site and even at our client site. Since we provide integrated services, it's so easy for us, even when we go to client sites.

From the experience that our clients have had, if we deliver Huawei products, they can set it up themselves without requiring an integrator.

Users pay once, and then they have the solution. You don’t need to constantly pay for licensing. They're also cheaper than competitor programs.

We’re using the latest version. I don't know the exact version that we have. They're updated year after year.

I recommend them. They're good, they're stable, and they are easy to set up. For people who don't have any technical background, I would recommend Huawei.

I’d rate the solution seven out of ten.