Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center comparison

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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center 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
"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.""The product is stable. It does have only one power supply. They don't have a redundant power supply.""Enables direct access to clusters.""This is a dependable switch which will help you sleep at night.""The new web graphical interface is much better than before. We now have easy access to the command lines. They're all functional.""The solution has a very good web interface. It makes it easy to manage everything.""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."

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"I like the solution's technical support. I rate the technical support a ten out of ten.""The single pane of glass that helps us manage everything through FortiManager is the most important feature.""We are able to monitor everything that is happening on our network.""It integrates well.""The most valuable feature is the port analytics.""All the features are necessary, like tracking evidence and IPS. However, I appreciate the ability to connect the logs and the dashboard functionality.""The product's most valuable feature is its ability to manage switches from one central point.""The interface is very straightforward."

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Cons
"The product would be better if it were completely compatible with other switching products.""technical support response time is sometimes very slow.""I find the CLI hard to use. I wish we could do more in the GUI interface.""There needs to be better integration with the interface.""The network connection should be improved.""OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches would be improved if cloud-based technology was provided in the Gulf region.""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."

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"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.""Before using FortiSwitch, you need several certifications.""The solution can improve by upgrading QSFP+, it is very limited and must be supported more than it is now. If we need FortiSwitches to support all the QSFP ports our budgets would have to be very large.""Routing is an area in Fortinet FortiSwitch with certain shortcomings where improvements are needed.""Managing the VLANs is an area where the solution lacks and needs to improve.""The product must improve the latency in the management center.""With IT products, there is always room for improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "Cost-wise, Fortinet solutions are cheaper than those offered by Cisco."
  • "This solution is expensive but it does not require a license."
  • "It is reasonably priced."
  • "The solution's pricing is a little high. The solution deserves the current price it receives from its users."
  • "The product is less expensive than one of its competitors."
  • "Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is expensive."
  • "The solution is not expensive."
  • "We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution, which is expensive."
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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:The product has a mid-range price. Generally, switches are expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten.
    Top Answer:Enabling management through Fortinet self-service could enhance the product by simplifying operations. Having a unified interface for managing all aspects would be beneficial. They could improve… more »
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    Also Known As
    Alcatel Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches, Alcatel-Lucent Ethernet Switches, OmniSwitch 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.

    With 10 or 40 GE access ports and a high-throughput backbone, FortiSwitch Data Center Switches are ideal for the top-of-rack (ToR) server or firewall-aggregation applications. The high-speed switching fabric is also well suited for enterprise network core or backbone network installations.

    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
    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Government8%
    Retailer6%
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    Comms Service Provider22%
    Insurance Company22%
    Renewables & Environment Company11%
    Marketing Services Firm11%
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    Computer Software Company21%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise30%
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    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise21%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise44%
    Buyer's Guide
    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is ranked 21st in Ethernet Switches with 9 reviews while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is ranked 16th in Ethernet Switches with 19 reviews. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is rated 8.0. 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 Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center writes " Handles network connectivity between data centers and supports internet applications". Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and Nokia Ethernet Service Switch, whereas Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and HPE Ethernet Switches. See our Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center report.

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