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.
"Cisco Ethernet Switches are rugged, secure, and scalable. It provides smart devices and reliable switches."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches are stable."
"Cisco's support is number one in the world."
"The most valuable feature of Cisco Ethernet Switches is its hardware."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches have good performance."
"The tool is easy to use, offering numerous options in terms of server connection."
"The most valuable feature of Cisco Ethernet Switches is their capacity."
"You get good support for Cisco Ethernet Switches versus other products in the market."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches come with native ACs."
"This product is competitive technically with the best products in the class."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"We use Huawei Ethernet Switches for business networks and connectivity."
"The solution is stable and the performance is good."
"Scalability isn't an issue."
"If you're a small one-on-one organization, then cost-effective-wise, I would recommend it."
"The solution is easy to set up."
"The cost is very prohibitive both for us as well as other organizations. It's very expensive to buy Cisco switches. Among our colleagues, we find that we're not alone in thinking it's too high. Everyone's complaining about this."
"I would like to see this solution automatically store multiple versions of the configuration file."
"The ease of use of Cisco Ethernet Switches could improve. It is different to use them if you do not have prior knowledge."
"Cisco has a lot of propriety protocols compared to other products, such as Arista Networks."
"Switches should be made stackable, even if they are not of the same model."
"They need to offer free replacements until the end of life for devices."
"I don't like the fact that the product is very expensive."
"An area for improvement in Cisco Ethernet Switches is its command-line interface. It works differently than expected if you want to do some implementation. However, it works if it's a simple integration."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches have not automated its firmware."
"The company needs to provide more on hand training on the product."
"The durability of the device can be improved."
"Huawei has a lot of issues; it's not in sync properly. For instance, if the ONT is down, there's another problem with another ONT that is not functioning correctly. Even after configuring the siding, I cannot reach some other side, and I don't know why it's happening."
"The graphical user interface could be much better."
"The stability could be improved."
"The interoperability of the devices, in general, on the Huawei switches is not good and is known to be not good. Maybe they can improve this a bit."
"In the future, incorporating AI features into Ethernet switches, particularly in the controller base, would be beneficial."
Cisco Ethernet Switches is ranked 1st in Ethernet Switches with 128 reviews while Huawei Ethernet Switches is ranked 12th in Ethernet Switches with 51 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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