Huawei Ethernet Switches allow your devices and the network to connect with one another. It can also provide internet access.
Network Operations Center Engineer at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Reliable, and easy to install, but it is difficult to configure
Pros and Cons
- "Huawei Ethernet Switches are very stable."
- "The configuration is very difficult even for someone who is already familiar with the configuration process."
What is our primary use case?
What needs improvement?
The configuration is very difficult even for someone who is already familiar with the configuration process.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Huawei Ethernet Switches for approximately five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Huawei Ethernet Switches are very stable.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is being used by 1,000 customers.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
At the moment, I'm exclusively using Cisco switches.
How was the initial setup?
It was simple and straightforward to set up.
What other advice do I have?
In my opinion, the best option is Cisco.
If you don't know how to configure, you can use Google to get information about the processing and procedures that you can use to work with your data.
I would rate Huawei Ethernet Switches a six out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
IT Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Scalable, easy to manage, and priced well
Pros and Cons
- "What we like the most is that the price is reasonable and it's easy to manage."
- "The stability could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
The Huawei Ethernet Switches help to make up our network infrastructure.
What is most valuable?
What we like the most is that the price is reasonable and it's easy to manage.
It's a switch that has all of the features that it needs to have.
What needs improvement?
The web interface is poor, it could be improved.
The stability could be improved.
Although it is suitable for us, it could have better third-party integration.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Huawei Ethernet Switches for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's pretty stable, but we have experienced some fails.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's a scalable solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have not contacted technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have always had Huawei on-premises, it would be difficult to change.
How was the initial setup?
We have a team of three engineers who maintain this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors.
What other advice do I have?
It's a good solution and I would recommend it.
I would rate Huawei Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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