We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center and Huawei Ethernet 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."It integrates well."
"I have found the solution to be scalable."
"The interface is very straightforward."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center's scalability is good."
"Configurations between FortiGate and FortiSwitch have to link to each other. We need configuration. The configuration is not like a Cisco switch. It has a unique configuration."
"The initial setup was simple."
"What I like about the solution is that it can be accessed anywhere."
"The product's most valuable feature is its ability to manage switches from one central point."
"When you buy a switch from Huawei, the switches come along with a lot of features that you do not need to pay extra money for."
"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."
"It is a very stable solution."
"We have not encountered any issues in the locations where the product has been deployed. I am impressed with its performance and pricing."
"The most valuable aspect of Huawei Ethernet Switches is their excellent scalability."
"So far, so good when it comes to stability."
"The tool's valuable features are easy to deploy and troubleshoot with available documentation. They are cost-effective and can reduce operational expenses. Huawei Ethernet Switches have built-in AI features for monitoring and analytics. These are the tool's solutions, not third-party integrations."
"We use Huawei Ethernet Switches for business networks and connectivity."
"FortiSwitch should improve the FortiGate map. The diagram cannot move automatically to show the switch. The map does not map the physical location. It cannot move or touch the diagram."
"We need to understand a bit more about certifications and knowledge for understanding capabilities. The solution should make that more clear to its users."
"They could improve availability and security by detecting and preventing switch attacks."
"The FortiSwitch product was initially quite complex."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center needs to improve its UI and stability."
"The solution could always benefit from more security. It's of critical importance to organizations right now."
"There could be more porting software options for easy deployment in the product."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"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."
"It could potentially be difficult to get parts depending on where you live."
"The product should improve cloud capability."
"The graphical user interface could be much better."
"The durability of the device can be improved."
"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."
"Dashboard could be improved."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches should improve its user interface."
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Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is ranked 17th in Ethernet Switches with 19 reviews while Huawei Ethernet Switches is ranked 12th in Ethernet Switches with 54 reviews. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is rated 8.0, while Huawei Ethernet Switches is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center writes " Handles network connectivity between data centers and supports internet applications". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Huawei Ethernet Switches writes "The solution is power efficient, stable, and provides free-of-cost batch upgrades". Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Meraki MS Switches and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, whereas Huawei Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches. See our Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches report.
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