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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.
To learn more, read our detailed Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"I like the solution's technical support. I rate the technical support a ten out of ten.""We are able to monitor everything that is happening on our network.""Based on my use cases, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center was a great product that was easy to manage and work with while being a powerful tool.""The interface is very straightforward.""A valuable feature of FortiGate is its management integrity.""The solution has made configuration and setup very, very easy.""The most valuable feature is the port analytics.""The initial setup was simple."

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"This product is competitive technically with the best products in the class.""They're straightforward to set up.""It is a very stable solution.""The CLI syntax.""The most valuable feature of the solution is its network monitoring system.""Scalability isn't an issue.""What we like the most is that the price is reasonable and it's easy to manage.""Huawei Ethernet Switches are both scalable and stable."

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Cons
"The UI of the firewall and reporting could be improved.""Cisco is better in terms of price, scalability, and ease of management. Regarding resources, they are available in Pakistan to manage these systems.""With IT products, there is always room for improvement.""The tool is not easy to use.""Does not have as many features as other solutions, such as segmentation and analytics engines.""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.""Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center needs to improve its UI and stability.""Managing the VLANs is an area where the solution lacks and needs to improve."

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"The product should improve cloud capability.""Integration could be improved. The price could also be lower.""Huawei Ethernet Switches have not automated its firmware.""The product’s pricing needs improvement. It could be more stable as well.""There are some support issues.""We had a few issues with integration.""Certain regulatory issues in a lot of countries cause limitations .""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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
  • "The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
  • "Huawei comes with a lot of features out of the box that you have to pay extra for with other products. They do charge extra in the licensing for certain additional features."
  • "The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
  • "The product is competitively priced in its market."
  • "It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
  • "The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
  • "The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
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    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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    Overview

    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.

    Huawei SOHO & SMB Switches, an Energy-saving Ethernet access switches with service features that are easy to install and maintain. It has a S1700 Series Enterprise Switches that caters from small- to medium-sized businesses and Internet cafes.
    Sample Customers
    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
    Newcastle University, Jingyang District of Deyang City in Sichuan Province, Southwest China, Glasgow Rangers Soccer Team, RMIT, Insurance Industry Association of Zhejiang Province, China, APT Satellite Holdings Limited (APT)
    Top Industries
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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%
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    Comms Service Provider21%
    Pharma/Biotech Company13%
    Government11%
    Computer Software Company11%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise21%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise44%
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    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise33%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise54%
    Buyer's Guide
    Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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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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