We compared Cisco Ethernet Switches and Huawei Ethernet Switches based on our user's reviews in several parameters.
Cisco Ethernet Switches are praised for their reliable network performance, ease of management, and cost-saving benefits. On the other hand, Huawei Ethernet Switches stand out for their extensive network capabilities, advanced security features, and efficient customer support. Cisco switches are noted for their affordability and user-friendly setup, while Huawei switches are commended for their high-speed connectivity. Both products have room for improvement in terms of network speed and reliability.
Features: Cisco Ethernet Switches are praised for their excellent network performance, seamless connectivity, reliable and efficient operations, advanced security measures, and user-friendly interface. On the other hand, Huawei Ethernet Switches are highly valued for their reliable performance, extensive network capabilities, high-speed and stable connectivity, efficient network management features, advanced security measures, and user-friendly interface.
Pricing and ROI: The setup cost of Cisco Ethernet Switches has been praised for being reasonable and not overly complex or time-consuming. User feedback suggests that the affordability, value for money, and user-friendly licensing make these switches a cost-effective solution. Huawei Ethernet Switches are also considered cost-effective, easy to install, and have a straightforward licensing process., Cisco Ethernet Switches have received highly satisfactory feedback regarding their ROI, with significant cost savings, improved network performance, and increased productivity. Users value the advanced features and ease of management. On the other hand, Huawei Ethernet Switches have also delivered substantial ROI, with cost savings, improved network performance, and increased productivity reported by users. Both products have proven to be worthwhile investments.
Room for Improvement: Cisco Ethernet Switches can improve network speed, reliability, connectivity, data transfer, stability, ease of use, setup, and configuration. Huawei Ethernet Switches need enhancements in performance, reliability, speed, stability, and compatibility with various network configurations.
Deployment and customer support: The reviews for Cisco Ethernet switches indicate mixed opinions on the time required for deployment and setup. Some users mentioned three months for deployment and a week for setup, while others reported a week for both. Meanwhile, the reviews for Huawei Ethernet switches also show varying durations. One user mentioned three months for deployment and a week for setup, whereas others mentioned one week for both. Overall, the reviews suggest that the time required for establishing a new tech solution can be a significant consideration., Cisco Ethernet Switches have highly rated customer service and support, while Huawei Ethernet Switches consistently receive praise for their exceptional assistance and guidance. Users highlight Huawei's prompt response, reliability, and efficiency, indicating commendable customer service.
The summary above is based on 70 interviews we conducted recently with Cisco Ethernet Switches and Huawei Ethernet Switches users. To access the review's full transcripts, download our report.
"The initial setup is really easy."
"The solution is highly reliable."
"Multicast is a great feature of this product."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches are stable."
"I like that it's easy to use."
"We use Cisco Ethernet Switches to configure VLANs in the VPN network."
"This is a great solution for network switching and security."
"The solution is compatible with many brands, such as VMware."
"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."
"The solution is scalable."
"The affordability of this solution has been most useful."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are both scalable and stable."
"It is easy to understand all the features of Huawei Switches."
"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."
"Scalability isn't an issue."
"The most valuable aspect of Huawei Ethernet Switches is their excellent scalability."
"The price of the solution has room for improvement."
"Network setup is quite complicated, particularly if you're implementing in a non-technical environment."
"Up to a certain network size, it is easy to scale, but after that, it becomes difficult."
"The quality of Cisco Ethernet Switches could be better."
"Cisco is not user-friendly. It would be best if you had a technical expert. The graphical user interface is more like a command line, and most functionalities are on the command line."
"I don't like that you have to have a license of 10 years to use the switch. I don't understand that policy."
"The enterprise-level switches should have a simpler deployment. They should make it possible for lower-skilled workers to be able to deploy the product."
"One area for improvement could be integrating a single dashboard for both wired and wireless networks."
"The stability could be improved."
"The product should improve cloud capability."
"The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality."
"In the future, incorporating AI features into Ethernet switches, particularly in the controller base, would be beneficial."
"The solution needs to provide GUI commands."
"It could potentially be difficult to get parts depending on where you live."
"Integration could be improved. The price could also be lower."
"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."
Cisco Ethernet Switches is ranked 1st in Ethernet Switches with 128 reviews while Huawei Ethernet Switches is ranked 12th in Ethernet Switches with 54 reviews. Cisco Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while Huawei Ethernet Switches is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Cisco Ethernet Switches writes "It's a solidly stable product from a leader in the field". 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". Cisco Ethernet Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and Mellanox Switches, whereas Huawei Ethernet Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches. See our Cisco Ethernet Switches vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches report.
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