Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs D-Link Ethernet Switches comparison

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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches and D-Link 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
"It's easy to extend the stack, We don't use the smaller switches, but it's going well for the rest.""OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches' best features are it's easy to deploy, manage, and maintain, with services coming through one vendor.""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.""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.""We are able to customize this solution based on the customer's requirements.""Enables direct access to clusters."

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"The solution is easy to use.""Its integration is the most valuable.""It's plug-and-play. There is no configuration necessary.""These switches are simple and easy to configure.""The tool's fault frequency is very less.""The initial setup was very easy and user-friendly.""D-Link has a graphical interface that is easy to use. It is simple enough that our junior technicians can configure the switches.""The initial setup of D-Link Ethernet Switches is very easy."

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

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"It could be easier to scale on managed devices.""This solution is not good for distribution at the core.""The availability could be improved.""The solution could be cheaper.""It should be more stable, and it should have good integration with the cloud. It should support configuration, supervision, and control through the cloud.""In a future release, the solution could improve by being more secure and allowing the configuration of each port.""The D-Link Ethernet Switches have to be replaced because they are difficult to manage and security is poor. They should add centralized manageability to make the solution better, it will allow administrators to better know what is happening on the network.""We have issues with the stability."

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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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  • "The D-Link Switches are cheaper than Cisco."
  • "These units vary in price from $200 to one thousand dollars. They're available for a one-time purchase."
  • "They were cheap. We were not paying for any license."
  • "The solution is budget-friendly"
  • "There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."
  • "The price of D-Link Ethernet Switches is in the 4,000 to 5,000 rupees or 65 to 100 USD range. The price of the solution is not expensive."
  • "This product is very affordable, especially compared to Cisco."
  • "It is an affordable solution."
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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:Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the… more »
    Top Answer:There are many good points about this product. Number one, they are very stable, and easy to configure and manage.
    Top Answer:When it comes to pricing, D-Link is actually better compared to others in the same range within the marketplace.
    Ranking
    21st
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    1,500
    Comparisons
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    Reviews
    3
    Average Words per Review
    259
    Rating
    8.3
    12th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    8,063
    Comparisons
    7,578
    Reviews
    13
    Average Words per Review
    360
    Rating
    7.7
    Comparisons
    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.

    Typically managed using a browser-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), D-Link Ethernet Switches are attractively priced and support an essential set of Layer 2/2+ switching functions including VLAN, Link Aggregation, QoS, Bandwidth Limiting, Access Control Lists, and more.
    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
    George Mason University, Somerville House, Hiperwall, New Brunswick School District 16, The Fulcrum Group, Bremond Independent School District, University of Texas Health Science Center, Grand Canyon Skywalk, SUN Area Career & Technology Center, Abington Senior High School
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider15%
    Government8%
    Retailer6%
    REVIEWERS
    University14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Retailer14%
    Transportation Company14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Educational Organization6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise22%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise58%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business61%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise22%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise49%
    Buyer's Guide
    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. D-Link Ethernet Switches
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. D-Link Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is ranked 21st in Ethernet Switches with 8 reviews while D-Link Ethernet Switches is ranked 12th in Ethernet Switches with 24 reviews. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while D-Link Ethernet Switches is rated 7.8. 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 D-Link Ethernet Switches writes "Plug-and-play, zero maintenance, and reasonably priced". Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, Nokia Ethernet Service Switch and NETGEAR Switches, whereas D-Link Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, MikroTik Routers and Switches and Luxul Switches. See our Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. D-Link Ethernet Switches report.

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