Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches comparison

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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches and Juniper EX Series 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.
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Pros
"This is a dependable switch which will help you sleep at night.""The solution has a very good web interface. It makes it easy to manage everything.""The new web graphical interface is much better than before. We now have easy access to the command lines. They're all functional.""The fibre ports that are 10 Gb capacity helped with the travel of a lot of regular as well as video data. Fibre can handle a lot more virtual data than copper twisted-pair, so we got a lot more data and a lot more traffic signals back through the fibre ports, faster, than with copper.""OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches' best features are it's easy to deploy, manage, and maintain, with services coming through one vendor.""Enables direct access to clusters.""We are able to customize this solution based on the customer's requirements.""It's easy to extend the stack, We don't use the smaller switches, but it's going well for the rest."

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"One of the nicest things about Juniper switches is they work well with other vendor products. When you have to go into a situation where other vendor switches are present, you can make it work.""I like the simplicity of it.""The GUI interface distinguishes it from other vendors and makes it easy to operate.""We have multiple cases of the customers trying to upgrade their network from Cisco, Aruba and Huawei to Juniper. They do this basically because they want to modernise their network and have an increased capacity. This shift improves their functionality because the Juniper Ethernet switches are more advanced. We provide them with assistance to configure switches, access points and Wi-Fi.""The solution has a high level of network functionality.""The most valuable feature of this solution is the Junos operating system.""In terms of performance, Juniper switches have a more user-friendly interface and more features than Cisco products.""Juniper switches are smart and we have all the features that we want. You can rollback to the previous version if you make any mistake during configuration. This is not possible in Cisco."

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Cons
"I find the CLI hard to use. I wish we could do more in the GUI interface.""I could see them possibly creating a more intuitive software. It's very user-friendly, but there are some things that aren't very intuitive when programming the switches.""In future versions, I would like to see improvements in networking speed.""There needs to be better integration with the interface.""OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches would be improved if cloud-based technology was provided in the Gulf region.""The network connection should be improved.""technical support response time is sometimes very slow.""The product would be better if it were completely compatible with other switching products."

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"I have found the scalability could be improved in the version I was using.""The upgrading of the system should be simplified and made faster.""Juniper EX Series could improve the process and ease of updating the software. It is a difficult process.""You need to make a few local configurations to work with the solution. We have faced issues with the tool's stability.""The security features for the product should be more unified for the product regardless of the product model.""The Virtual Chassis Fabric is kind of complicated to troubleshoot sometimes. On the MPLS side, they're good — they're fine for the pseudo-wires and stuff—but they need more work on the LAN. It is difficult to troubleshoot their LAN technologies like Virtual Chassis.""Its distribution channel and the ease of availability should be improved.""Juniper Ethernet Switches' operating systems get corrupted when the power fails. They have to improve this issue. I may have to use a newer version."

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  • "The pricing is reasonable compared to Aruba and HPE."
  • "The licensing for OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is a one-time purchase with no additional costs."
  • "It is an expensive solution."
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  • "Support prices and licensing scheme need to be improved to allow some features to be purchased at lower costs, for example, RPM​."
  • "We purchased the box for a one-time charge, and we are paying a yearly support fee of several hundred Euros."
  • "The maintenance cost is approximately €2,000 ($2,200 USD) per year, including support, for our entire fleet."
  • "This solution is cheaper than Cisco or HP switches."
  • "The Juniper switches are less expensive than competing brands."
  • "Juniper costs less than the competition. As a comparison, Cisco is 33% more."
  • "The pricing for the support is very high."
  • "It's was $100,000 per year."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The new web graphical interface is much better than before. We now have easy access to the command lines. They're all functional.
    Top Answer:Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known… more »
    Top Answer:If compared to Cisco, this is a well priced solution. Compared to HP, it is a little bit overpriced. Overall, they are priced in the middle compared to competitors.
    Top Answer:Juniper EX model is ok for the campus network as the ex4300 is EOL in a few years and the new ex4400 is the standard. Now for the QFX model, 5k/10k in CRB mode IP fabric Ethernet switching is horrible… more »
    Ranking
    21st
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    Average Words per Review
    259
    Rating
    8.3
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    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
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    Comparisons
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    Reviews
    25
    Average Words per Review
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    Rating
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    Also Known As
    Alcatel Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches, Alcatel-Lucent Ethernet Switches, OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches
    Juniper Ethernet Switches
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    Overview

    The Alcatel Lucent ethernet switches are fully managed and run on the widely deployed & field-proven Alcatel-Lucent operating system offering high security, reliability, performance and easy management. These switches are designed to operate in extended temperatures, offer higher EMI/EMC tolerance and surge protection.

    Juniper Ethernet Switches are made up of the EX Series product line. These EX Series Ethernet Switches provide branch, campus and data center networks with access, aggregation and core layer switching solutions. The end result is secure, fast and efficient application and data delivery.

    Today's enterprise networks increasingly demand mobile access, optimal availability, virtualization, and unified communications. The Juniper Ethernet Switches EX Series caters for all of these requirements, ensuring business continuity, network flexibility and maximum productivity.

    Juniper EX Series switches are AI-driven, operated and managed using the Mist AI cloud from Juniper. This gives EX customers simplified operations with insights, anomaly detection and automated troubleshooting, empowering IT teams to deliver the best user experience across the wired network.

    Sample Customers
    Bayonette, California State University (CSU), Centre Hospitalier Carcassonne, Centro Universitšrio de Brasilia (UniCEUB), China Tianchen Engineering Corporation Co. LTD, Citta Della Speranza, City of Frankfurt, City of Ogden, City of Vila Franca de Xira
    BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Government8%
    Retailer6%
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    Comms Service Provider32%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise22%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise58%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise53%
    Buyer's Guide
    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    769,976 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is ranked 21st in Ethernet Switches with 8 reviews while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is ranked 8th in Ethernet Switches with 65 reviews. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches writes "It's easy to extend the stack, but I wish we could do more in the GUI". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches writes "Provides campus switches and access switches that are simple to deploy, but the code isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design". Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, Nokia Ethernet Service Switch and Huawei Ethernet Switches, whereas Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Arista Networks Platform and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches. See our Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches report.

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