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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS 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
"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.""This is a dependable switch which will help you sleep at night.""It's easy to extend the stack, We don't use the smaller switches, but it's going well for the rest.""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.""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.""The solution has a very good web interface. It makes it easy to manage everything."

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"It makes the management of SSIDs fairly easy.""The most valuable feature is the ability to segment my infrastructure between phones, security systems, and other tasks.""This is an OK solution for small to medium-sized businesses with no IT staff.""The performance is pretty good.""The switch supports various automation testing tools, and it's quite helpful for network troubleshooting as well.""The most valuable feature is cloud management.""The initial setup is straightforward. You only need two people for deployment and maintenance.""I like the portal, it's really interesting."

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Cons
"There needs to be better integration with the interface.""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.""I find the CLI hard to use. I wish we could do more in the GUI interface.""technical support response time is sometimes very slow.""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.""The network connection should be improved."

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"The switch capacity needs to be improved.""The pain point for our customers is the pricing and it should be reduced to make it more competitive.""We aren't missing any features.""In terms of troubleshooting, if we get more tools there is an issue.""The price for this product could be cheaper. For a low-budget school or institution, scaling up and implementing more switches could take longer because of budget constraints.""It is not compliant with the requirements of specific industries that want to set it up within a particular region or country.""We had some dashboard licensing issues, maybe because their method of collecting data from the user needs to be more streamlined.""The solution needs to improve its ability to back up the auto-configuration."

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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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  • "This product is more than the competition, but you get what you pay for."
  • "With the solution that we currently have, I think it costs about 1,200 pounds a year. They bill on a yearly basis."
  • "This is not a cheap solution."
  • "The DNA subscription is a three-year minimum term."
  • "The pricing is high and it is where we get the most pushback from customers."
  • "We paid for our switches outright, at a cost of between $15,000 USD and $18,000 USD."
  • "Its price is definitely competitive."
  • "Meraki is a little bit expensive, but when you compare the pricing with others, Meraki is a good option."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It's easy to extend the stack, We don't use the smaller switches, but it's going well for the rest.
    Top Answer:Alcatel is a bit more expensive, but it's good quality for the price.
    Top Answer:I find the CLI hard to use. I wish we could do more in the GUI interface.
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of Meraki MS Switches are their reliability and simplicity.
    Top Answer:I would rate the costliness of Meraki MS Switches at around seven out of ten. They are not cheap, but I find them to be a good value for the money. However, I would prefer if the prices were a bit… more »
    Top Answer:One area where Meraki MS switches could improve is offering smaller switch sizes for distribution switches, as not all networks require the standard 24 or 48 ports. Having more compact options with… more »
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    21st
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    Rating
    8.5
    5th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
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    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
    MS220, MS320, MS420
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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.

    Meraki MS Switches are first-line cloud-managed access and aggregation switches that combine the benefits of cloud-based centralized management with a reliable access platform. With cloud management, thousands of switch ports can be configured and monitored instantly over the web.

    Meraki MS Switches Features

    Meraki MS Switches have many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • True zero-touch configuration
    • Integrated troubleshooting tools, logging, and alerting
    • Energy-efficient design
    • Low acoustics and fanless options
    • Flexible stacking
    • Cloud management
    • Simple integration into existing and mixed infrastructures
    • Role-based administration
    • Automatic, secure firmware updates
    • Stack power
    • Multigigabit ports
    • Voice VLAN support
    • Link aggregation control protocol (LACP)

    Meraki MS Switches Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing Meraki MS Switches. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Automatic email alerts: If email alerts are enabled, you will receive automatic alerts via email when device or port changes occur. This makes Meraki MS Switches a convenient solution.
    • Identify issues ahead of time: With the solution’s proactive and on-demand cable testing tools, you are notified about any cable problems before anyone else.
    • Detailed client device views: The solution includes a helpful detailed view per client device, including port, VLAN, device fingerprinting, and connectivity data.
    • Lifetime warranty: Meraki MS Switches include a limited lifetime hardware warranty that provides next-day advance hardware replacement.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Meraki MS Switches is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are its accessibility, application visibility, and flexibility features.

    Jóhann T., IT Manager at Sund Upper Secondary School, says, “Accessibility is what I find most valuable in Meraki MS Switches, because I'm able to check things and see if they're working, without being on-site at all times.”

    A Senior Network Engineer at a tech services company mentions, "The top feature of Meraki MS switches for me is Layer 7 application visibility. Another positive in general is that you don't need to set up a console to the switch itself; it dials into a single dashboard where you can completely manage all your network devices."

    John M., user at Baseline Consulting, LLC, comments, "I like the flexibility of the Meraki firewall. It gives you the ability to lock things down. Having multiple VLANs is helpful for the switching infrastructure and firewall. It's crucial when you have a public-facing VLAN, a private-facing VLAN, and a secure VLAN."

    PeerSpot user William M., Consulting Engineer at IV4, expresses, "It is easy to deploy, maintain, and update. It has been trouble-free so far. I am still a Cisco command-line bigot, but the web interface makes it a lot easier for our help desk to interact with a client. When the clients call in and say that they aren't able to connect, it takes the help desk 10 minutes or less to look at everything in the enterprise or location. They can look at the firewall, switches, or access points in the dashboard. That's why I like the dashboard."

    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
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Government8%
    Retailer6%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider16%
    Construction Company9%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Retailer8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise38%
    Large Enterprise13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise58%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business55%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise24%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise46%
    Buyer's Guide
    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Meraki MS Switches
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Meraki MS 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 Meraki MS Switches is ranked 5th in Ethernet Switches with 87 reviews. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while Meraki MS Switches is rated 8.4. 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 Meraki MS Switches writes "They're not expensive and configuration is very easy". 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 Meraki MS Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access and NETGEAR Switches. See our Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Meraki MS Switches report.

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