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We performed a comparison between Broadcom StrataDNX and Huawei Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The good thing about the StrataDNX is that the Broadcom family is very interchangeable, so they work well with different optical transceivers.""Easy to integrate with any of the other hardware platforms."

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"This product is competitive technically with the best products in the class.""Huawei Ethernet switches are easy to use and can be managed using either the GUI or via the command-line.""The most valuable features are that it is easy to use, easy to configure, it's priced well, and the operating system is easy to understand.""The CLI syntax.""We use Huawei Ethernet Switches for business networks and connectivity.""It integrates well.""The functionality is basically the same as Cisco.""The HTTP features for security are very good. We use all of the regular features."

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Cons
"The number of surfaces that can be handled by the chipset could be increased.""There is room for improvement in the pricing model."

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"The company needs to provide more on hand training on the product.""The product should improve cloud capability.""The technical support is technically savvy, but the communication via English is not so easy.""The solution needs to provide GUI commands.""We would like to see additional backup solutions, since we have several degrees of backup.""The documentation needs to be better.""The stability could be improved.""The only thing that could be better is the security module."

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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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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The good thing about the StrataDNX is that the Broadcom family is very interchangeable, so they work well with different optical transceivers.
    Top Answer:There is room for improvement in the pricing model. When I say "make it cheaper," what I'm really talking about is making the software cheaper. For example, Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) has been… more »
    Top Answer:It's used in switches, servers, and routers. It's pretty fast. We also use it on an onboard airplane for Airforce One. Besides the fiber connection, it's very fast, with a speed of 25 gig. So it works… more »
    Top Answer:We use Huawei Ethernet Switches for business networks and connectivity.
    Top Answer:We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees.
    Top Answer:The solution’s stability could be improved. Huawei Ethernet Switches have not automated its firmware.
    Ranking
    18th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    1,580
    Comparisons
    1,379
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    1,222
    Rating
    9.0
    13th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    5,861
    Comparisons
    4,272
    Reviews
    23
    Average Words per Review
    359
    Rating
    7.4
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    StrataDNX
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    Overview

    The StrataDNX product line offers the greatest extensibility and scalability of any merchant silicon switch in the industry, with the ability to scale both tables and buffering with external lookup engines or memory. The StrataDNX chips can also be connected together via DNX fabric elements to build industry-leading switches and routers with hundreds of terabits of bandwidth. The StrataDNX line features a service-rich, carrier-grade programmable architecture to meet the needs of service provider core, metro transport, mobile backhaul, microwave, POTN, access, and data center networks.

    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
    Hill International, Coty, Banese, Algar Tech
    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
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company22%
    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Real Estate/Law Firm6%
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider18%
    Pharma/Biotech Company15%
    Government12%
    Computer Software Company12%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise64%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business46%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise33%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise54%
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    Broadcom StrataDNX is ranked 18th in Ethernet Switches with 2 reviews while Huawei Ethernet Switches is ranked 13th in Ethernet Switches with 48 reviews. Broadcom StrataDNX is rated 9.0, while Huawei Ethernet Switches is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Broadcom StrataDNX writes "Highly stable product and auto-updates the software". 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". Broadcom StrataDNX is most compared with Broadcom StrataXGS, Arista Networks Platform, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, MikroTik Routers and Switches and Aruba Switches, whereas Huawei Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center.

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