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We performed a comparison between ExtremeCloud IQ and Huawei eSight based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Network Management Applications solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"What our customers like the most is that this device is so rugged. It has very good performance and throughput. Its console is very easy to use and has many features, which makes it different from its competitors. Cloud IQ has all the features built into the console, whereas other solutions require you to integrate multiple solutions with their consoles. You don't need to add anything extra with Cloud IQ. With this single solution, you can do almost everything.""Integrated Firewall in every AP (with DPI inspection) is a killer feature and it is included already in the price of licence (with others, this feature is an add-on licence).""This solution's most valuable feature is its short deployment time.""The dashboards are great and the user interface is quite intuitive.""The HiveManager integration with the VPN Gateway is awesome.""a true controller-less approach, where each Access Point is 100% independent from the management system.""HiveManager is incredibly useful for managing APs and switches from one cloud interface.""It is more cost effective and gives more flexibility."

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"We can scale the solution.""The most important features are alarm management and the visualization of the health of our network devices.""I like that it supports all our Huawei devices. Unlike other network monitoring tools that monitor Huawei devices, it provides more details when it comes to monitoring or management. We can get complete details about the devices, and management is also simple.""Huawei eSight provides businesses with monitoring capabilities of network devices across your network.""eSight allows me to monitor and solve any problem in the backbone and any switch in real-time.""The product is stable.""We use Huawei eSight to monitor devices like Wi-Fi controllers, LAN switches, and routers.""I like the real-time location monitor or RTLS feature. It is similar to the monitoring feature in Cisco Prime."

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Cons
"They can improve just the onboarding process. More user information about the introduction to the product would be helpful. It would be good if they have a better user introduction to the new product because it is different than the prior version.""Lacks cyber asset tracking.""The dashboard and stability need to be improved.""We'd like to have a cloud dashboard from which we can see all devices.""Browser load time for the cloud is long and needs improvement.""The solution's performance needs to be enhanced because of a very high delay.""I would like to see a remote phone application for monitoring APs when on the road.""Its price could be lower. It is a simplified solution, but it has price challenges. It is costly as compared to other solutions. It has almost everything. The only thing is that MAC is not possible on the cloud, and it has to be on-premises."

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"The solution and the operating system come separately. It would be easier if we did not have to deploy anything. A bundle feature would be better.""Something that could be improved is the lack of integration with Cisco switches. In the next release, I would like to see better reporting.""This solution could be improved by offering monitoring for all devices and not only Huawei devices.""The solution needs to improve it's user interface to make it more modern and stylish. They need to design proper menu positions, features, etc. Right now the layout is complicated.""It is not a very flexible product.""The price could be less costly.""eSight has many features and options, but sometimes, we feel that it should be more advanced, like Cisco. It would be good if they can enable some automation part in eSight. Most of our customers want automation in their network. They don't want a dependency on everything. That's why the automation part must be improved in Huawei. It will be beneficial for customers. Cisco has different products, and there are multiple products for monitoring, automation, etc. In the software-defined network, Cisco has ACI, and VMware has NSX. Such options must be there in Huawei to move to a software-defined network. Unlike Cisco, in the case of eSight, there is only one product. I am not aware of any other product. It would be good to enhance it with at least some automation options so that we can use it effectively in the campus network or big data center environment. When I implemented this Huawei solution, I faced some limitations in particular areas like wireless scanning. This is another part that they can improve. Wireless reporting option is not as effective as other monitoring solutions. For a particular use case, if a customer is asking for some reports, sometimes they are not 100% satisfactory. The reporting structure must be improved.""It will be better if they can make the simple network topology part more presentable. It would also be better if they had API integration and integration with third-party devices."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Although the pricing is a bit high, I consider Aerohive to be well worth the money."
  • "Buy near the end of Q4 in order to get a deal."
  • "Bring the cost down."
  • "I would advise that you be sure to compare apples with apples. Many customers just look at the price per AP and licences, and compare that against other solutions. But, they do not look at the complete picture such as: TCO - how much the equipment will cost you over, say, seven years? Will the customer need to change complete infrastructure when they want to buy the newest hardware? Does support include a lifetime warranty and RMA?"
  • "For example, if you compare Aruba vs Aerohive, you need to check which licences from Aruba you need to match the functionality of Aerohive (usually you need at least three types of licences and a controller with redundancy). The same goes with Cisco, where you need buy additional licences for central management, firewall, spectral analysis, WIPS, PPSK, etc. Aerohive has a very simple model - one licence for all the functionalities - and you can believe that there are many. One licence makes it easy to maintain, scale, renew and you can plan your costs 10 years in advance."
  • "Start small and grow big. You can choose the basic Aerohive Connect free subscription solution and, later, if needed (in terms of functionality) you can upgrade to Aerohive Select."
  • "There are probably cheaper solutions but we invest for stability and performance for the longer haul."
  • "I did a multi-year license. It was a three-year license. It compares well with others in terms of the price. It is about a hundred dollars per year on a three-year scale."
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  • "Its pricing is better than any other Huawei product. Some products are cheaper in Huawei, and some products are cheaper in Cisco. Cisco has more benefits and options than Huawei if you consider different network environments."
  • "Pricing depends on the competition. If your competitor is like Cisco, then Huawei is much more competitive when it comes to pricing."
  • "The price is very expensive."
  • "I would rate this solution a nine out of ten for pricing. The pricing depends on which features you use and can become expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Depends.  I have personally used both Cisco and Aruba so I am familiar with them.  Extreme I am not, so unless they have some feature that I need or want, I wouldn't consider them Do you have… more »
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    Top Answer:We use Huawei eSight to monitor devices like Wi-Fi controllers, LAN switches, and routers.
    Top Answer:The solution and the operating system come separately. It would be easier if we did not have to deploy anything. A bundle feature would be better.
    Top Answer:Huawei eSight is used for infrastructure monitoring and normally works with the Huawei product line only. It is not a generic tool that can work with all devices.
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    Also Known As
    Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity
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    Overview

    ExtremeCloud is a resilient and scalable cloud-based network management solution offered by Extreme Networks as a subscription service.

    The network is your platform of engagement for clients and staff. We have designed ExtremeCloud to provide superior user experience by empowering you and the applications that drive your business. The combination of Extreme Networks’ smart wired and wireless edges and the elasticity, resilience and scalability provided via state-of-the-art datacenters distributed strategically for worldwide availability allows you to respond to the changing needs of your business, at the speed of cloud, through a simple, multi-site aware user interface.

    Huawei's eSight is a unified software suite for planning, operating, and maintaining complex enterprise ICT infrastructure from global, converged networks and data centers to multimedia and video communications that includes the facilities necessary for delivering performance and IT services. eSight provides a platform that supports infrastructure and devices from third-party providers, to develop custom management applications and improves O&M efficiency.

    Sample Customers
    Henry Ford Health System, Baltimore Ravens, Brandili, Federal University of Alagoas, CEDAE, Caxias do Sul, UNISC Concurrency, CenturyLink Field, Louisiana College, Cricket Tasmania Stadium, Moscow Internet Exchange
    Marina Bay, CITIC Pacific Mining
    Top Industries
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    Educational Organization24%
    University9%
    Non Tech Company9%
    Comms Service Provider7%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Government11%
    Educational Organization9%
    Comms Service Provider8%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise28%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise50%
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    ExtremeCloud IQ vs. Huawei eSight
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about ExtremeCloud IQ vs. Huawei eSight and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    767,319 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    ExtremeCloud IQ is ranked 5th in Network Management Applications with 73 reviews while Huawei eSight is ranked 11th in Network Management Applications with 8 reviews. ExtremeCloud IQ is rated 8.8, while Huawei eSight is rated 6.8. The top reviewer of ExtremeCloud IQ writes "Robust stability for maximizing network efficiency and security". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Huawei eSight writes "Useful RTLS feature and good support but needs automation options and better wireless reporting". ExtremeCloud IQ is most compared with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Ubiquiti Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud, Aruba Wireless and Cisco DNA Center, whereas Huawei eSight is most compared with Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime, Zabbix, PRTG Network Monitor and SolarWinds NPM. See our ExtremeCloud IQ vs. Huawei eSight report.

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