The dedicated team here at the client's office assists with installation and other tasks. However, for anything configuration-related, we initially communicate with the subcontractors, specifying what we want. We then distribute IP addresses and other necessary information. We do not always need to be involved in the process; the subcontractors are already familiar with the design. We base our switch deployments on purchase orders from Juniper. Once the switches are delivered, we lock them down and they become automatic.

The full deployment takes between one month and 45 days.

The setup is not too easy or difficult so is rated a five out of ten. 

The initial setup is very straightforward. The setup is different depending on the situation. However, with the network management system and iMaster, it's easy to deploy and configure the switches for normal or batch configurations. I think it's a useful solution.

The deployment took some time and I would have liked it to be faster. It took a couple of weeks or so. 

For the switches, the premise set is done for maintenance.

I often draw comparisons with Cisco, where we can use the command line for the show, whereas with Huawei, it is displayed differently. However, it is essential to note that all the features supported by Cisco are also supported by Huawei.

The initial setup is pretty straightforward. I'd rate the ease of deployment 7.5 out of ten. 

Deployment can be finalized in just a few hours. 

The solution offers an easy setup. It's not overly complex or difficult. It takes between 15 days to a month to deploy.

We have three to five engineers that are able to handle deployment and maintenance.

The initial setup was simple.

The initial setup is straightforward. The deployment time depends on the type of project.

The tool is easy to setup but if UI is available it will be easier to setup. The product's deployment takes a few minutes to complete and configuration is easy. We need to first place a fiber and make it available to all locations. 

The initial setup of Huawei Ethernet Switches is straightforward, rating it highly on ease of use.

The initial setup is very straightforward and very easy.

It takes minutes to set up Huawei products. It's very easy and straightforward, and the beauty with them is that they provide an automated setup. You only click next, next, and do so under very good guidance. Or if you have to put a password, there is an explanation there on how to put a password that may meet these security standards. It's self-explanatory. You can easily set it up.

Since I am a technical person, the solution's initial setup is easy for me.

The product's initial setup phase was very complex.

I don't have any idea about the time needed for the deployment since I am the kind of person who mostly likes to get the job done by myself. I would only reach out to the product's support team if I couldn't do something by myself.

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

There are around 200 people involved in networking stuff in my company to take care of the deployment and maintenance phases of the solution, but currently, the numbers are getting smaller, and people are able to manage the product by themselves, making it a very stable solution compared to the other tools in the market.

The initial setup was complex. I'd rate it two out of five in terms of ease of setup. It was a bit difficult.

The tool’s setup is straightforward. The deployment takes around seven working days to complete. Before deploying the solution, you need to know the specification of the Switch.

The initial setup of the solution was easy, it took 20 to 25 minutes.  

The initial setup is not like Cisco. If I had a problem with Cisco devices, I can look at the documentation and come up with a solution. I will find anything on the global site. However, with Huawei, it is difficult to find or interpret any fixes in the documentation, in the manuals. Cisco is better in that sense. Huawei is less clear when it comes to documenting everything.

There is a bit of maintenance required with the product.

The initial setup is pretty straightforward if you are well trained on the solution. However, if you are not trained, then it may be more complex. 

If you are trained, it's as simple. It just has a few different commands. With training, it's no problem.

We have a contract for maintenance and support. 

Most of our IT team members have a background in Huawei, so the solution is easy to set up.

I believe that the question about setup complexity really depends on which models of the switches are being used. For the middle to low-end switches, it is quite intuitive. But for higher-end models, you must have experience in understanding not only Huawei technology but should also have a very clear concept of what you want to accomplish in networking. So, configuration-wise, I do not personally find any difficulties in configuring Huawei switches provided that I find the configuration guide and read it briefly before I put in any commands into the switch. However, less experienced users could potentially have problems.  

The initial setup is straightforward. It's very easy. Initially, the implementation took longer than we thought. We set it up over a period of two or three weeks.

Huawei Ethernet Switches initial setup is definitely straightforward and went smoothly. 

Huawei Ethernet Switches' installation is simple for someone with the required skill and knowledge. The tool will be up and running within an hour. 

The initial setup is straightforward.

The initial setup is straightforward. You don't need a highly technical person to set it up. It is more or less a plug and play setup. The setup was completed in less than one week. 

The initial setup is easy, and deployment takes one to two days.

I rate Huawei Ethernet Switches' deployment a ten out of ten. You can deploy it in five minutes. You need to do a POC before actual implementation. 

It's not a hard solution to set up. I wouldn't describe the process as overly complex. 

The initial setup is very easy. I feel comfortable when I deploy and troubleshoot the device. It's easy to assess the device and understand its technology. It's very comfortable to use. 

The initial setup was much like any switch or router. It wasn't a problem at the time, and they were able to be configured. I'm talking eight-plus years ago, though. I haven't put one in for a very long time.

To install across 80 sites took about six weeks.

Our engineers didn't know much about Huawei.

We have a team of five to maintain this solution. They are technicians and engineers.

Deploying this solution is easy. You just connect the cables.

One person is enough to maintain our 24 switches.

It's pretty easy to implement. If you're a network engineer, the setup is not complex. The syntax is different from a Cisco environment. However, it's the same thing. It's easy to figure out.

The initial setup is straightforward. It is not an issue.  

The initial setup of the solution is quite simple. 

The initial setup was straightforward. It took us one month to deploy this ourselves.

The initial setup was straightforward. Deployment time differs depending on the configuration required. We have 30 users in our office and we plan to continue using this product. 

The initial setup was easy. It took one hour to set up and deploy.

The initial setup is ok. I think they're all the same common lines, they're all standard configuration. Everything's fine. For me, on the technical side, I didn't find any disadvantages.

The deployment time depends on the size, plan and design of the deployment.

It was simple and straightforward to set up.

We have a team of three engineers who maintain this solution.