We performed a comparison between Avaya Ethernet Switches [EOL] and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco, HPE Aruba Networking, Ubiquiti Networks and others in Ethernet Switches."This solution is very reliable and works well under harsh environmental circumstances."
"The initial setup was straightforward. I installed it myself."
"It is easy to set up."
"The most valuable feature of FortiSwitch is its user-friendly interface, which facilitates easy management and propagation of rules throughout the network."
"It is very user-friendly. There is no need to use command lines to configure it or to do anything in it. You hardly use command lines, which makes it different from Cisco. In Cisco, the CLI is your best friend. Fortinet has the lowest TCO, so you can use its integrated components without having to buy additional licenses. They provide centralized management without needing to buy or acquire additional licenses. You have an integral or complete vision through a single pane of glass, and you can see everything from one single console without having to buy additional licenses, which is a plus. It works the same way when you add wireless. You can see everything from FortiGate. It has a security processor, which is another plus. It does not have a standard desktop processor. It has a multi-threat security processor, and it is built by Fortinet. So, all the components that you include in a Fortinet solution are proprietary and work in an integral way. It has one single solution, whereas other brands, such as Palo Alto and Check Point, have been acquiring certain solutions, and they're not fully integrated. With Fortinet, everything is integrated. If you start building on Fortinet, everything that you expand to the local LAN or WAN is integrated. You don't have to pay for professional services and other things to do that. Their technical information is also very good. Most of their information is based on how-to, and it can be found online, which is something my clients like."
"Stability and scalability for this product are very good. Setup is easy and deployment can be completed within minutes. The technical support for Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is good."
"I can say that the product is easy to use...The initial setup of the product was easy."
"The integration with the whole platform, so there's one dashboard for everything. It is one of the most valuable features."
"The product is a total solution with the FortiGate, switch, and access point. It is integrated with FortiGate, allowing us to manage all the equipment through it. You can handle everything from a single point."
"What stands out is the effective management and enhanced security provided by the solution's function as an extension of the firewall."
"I think there is a need for more support of new generation technologies."
"The CLI syntax for this solution is different from other switches such as Cisco and Juniper, and it takes us a long time to integrate a new device and get it working properly."
"The range of products could improve from Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access."
"Technical support needs to take a different approach and pricing should appear more competitive."
"In the next release, I would like to see more outdoor products."
"The reporting capabilities should be included."
"The solution has SD-WAN but it doesn't have SDN. This should be added."
"If you contact Fortinet, it's a bit difficult. Most of the time, they send you just links and documents to read for troubleshooting. When you contact support, you don't need documents. You want someone that can understand your problem, give a hand, and help you. I'm not impressed by the support really."
"It is always nice when something is cheaper."
"The installation is not difficult. However, some features have to be activated from the CLI."
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Avaya Ethernet Switches [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Ethernet Switches while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is ranked 7th in Ethernet Switches with 40 reviews. Avaya Ethernet Switches [EOL] is rated 8.2, while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Avaya Ethernet Switches [EOL] writes "A reliable solution under harsh environmental conditions". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access writes "It's a strong product that's easy to manage and costs significantly less than competing solutions ". Avaya Ethernet Switches [EOL] is most compared with , whereas Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Meraki MS Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and NETGEAR Switches.
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