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Olajide Olusegun - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Team Lead at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
MSP
Top 5Leaderboard
Aug 8, 2024
Priced well, useful power ethernet feature, but documentation could improve
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Huawei Ethernet Switches is the power ethernet which allows you to generate hubs to 10 Gbps data on the ethernet cable."
  • "Huawei Switch can make further advancements, as the current CLI lacks functionality. The majority of tasks are performed through the CLI, making it difficult for those without technical expertise to work with. They should enhance the CLI of the access switches to make them more user-friendly. The GUI of the Ethernet Switches should also be improved to allow non-technical users to perform technical tasks with ease. Additionally, the documentation of the solution could improve."

What is our primary use case?

Our clients are using Huawei Ethernet Switches to power their cameras, and ethernet-powered devices. Additionally, the solution is connected to workstations, other endpoints, and wireless access points.

How has it helped my organization?

Huawei Ethernet Switches has helped my organization to secure many LAN projects.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features of Huawei Ethernet Switches are high reliability, ease of deployment, and manageability.

What needs improvement?

Huawei Switch can make further advancements as the current CLI lacks coherence as we have in Cisco CLI. 

Additionally, the available online documentation and training for the solution could improve.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Huawei Ethernet Switches for approximately five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is very scalable.

How are customer service and support?

The support I have received from Huawei Ethernet Switches is better than Cisco.

I rate the support from Huawei Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Cisco Catalyst Switches. Most cases because of client's budget.

What about the implementation team?

In-house implementation.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

None

What other advice do I have?

My advice to others is I would recommend this solution. However, if budget is not a concern then I would recommend Cisco, they are the best.

I rate Huawei Ethernet Switches a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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Network Telecommunications Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Dec 2, 2022
Easy to expand with good performance and an easy setup
Pros and Cons
  • "It is pretty straightforward to set up."
  • "The pricing could always be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for access and distribution switches.

How has it helped my organization?

We haven't had anything to complain about yet.
The documentation needs to be better

What is most valuable?

The solution works fine. The performance is good. 

It is pretty straightforward to set up.


What needs improvement?

The documentation cloud be better

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable, and the performance is good. There aren't bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable. 


How are customer service and support?

We haven't dealt with technical support yet

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Yes. We, for example, use Cisco Switches, Netgear and Ubiquiti AP. 

How was the initial setup?

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.

What about the implementation team?

We implement it through in-house one. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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IT Specialist at a government with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Oct 31, 2022
A solution with great technological features and a straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup is straightforward."
  • "The durability of the device can be improved."

What is our primary use case?

The solution is deployed on-premises.

What is most valuable?

We find the technological features most valuable.

What needs improvement?

Our company uses this product in a country with an unstable power supply, so it would be nice to see improvements in the device's durability regarding power shortages in the product's next release.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

Our experience with customer service and support has been relatively okay.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing for this solution can be lower in comparison to its competitors.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We are currently evaluating Mellanox and Aruba.

What other advice do I have?

I rate the solution an eight out of ten. The solution is good, but the durability of the device can be improved, and the new release can include zero-touch provisions and features. I advise people to use this solution because it's very conducive to tropical environments and can withstand very hot weather conditions.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Pre-sales engineer at a tech consulting company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Sep 26, 2022
User friendly environment, extremely stable, easy deployment, with a price point that is hard to beat
Pros and Cons
  • "It is easy to understand all the features of Huawei Switches."
  • "I would like to see some improvements in the access layer switch that is available in Aruba."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Huawei Ethernet Switches within the education, and oil and gas banking industry.

What is most valuable?

I have found the most valuable features are search, about, EQS, MPLS, and iStack.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see some improvements in the access layer switch that is available in Aruba.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Huawei Ethernet Switches for the past six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Huawei Ethernet Switches are definitely reliable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of Huawei Ethernet Switches is excellent.

How are customer service and support?

I would rate technical support a nine out of ten. I was very satisfied with their level of support.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I was using Cisco Aruba HP Engine previously and switched because Huawei Ethernet Switches are user-friendly. I think the advantage of the Huawei Ethernet Switch is its stability. It is easy to understand all the features of Huawei Switches here in the region.

How was the initial setup?

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

What about the implementation team?

We were able to deploy Huawei Ethernet Switches in-house.  It is very easy to deploy the switches.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

From the initial purchase, you will pay for a license and you do not need to pay for a license again. The price depends on the size of the infrastructure. It currently costs around eighty dollars a switch for a one-time payment. I think the price point is great for the product.

What other advice do I have?

This is a good product and I would rate Huawei Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Emmanuel Bakare - PeerSpot reviewer
Product Design / Operations Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Aug 29, 2022
Stable and affordable switches that are suitable for small IT businesses that are just getting started
Pros and Cons
  • "The affordability of this solution has been most useful."
  • "We would like to have a greater level of automation using this solution. The customer support could also be faster."

What is our primary use case?

Huawei Switches are part of our network elements. It is part of our internal IT infrastructure to connect various aspects of our network domains together.

What is most valuable?

The affordability of this solution has been most useful. 

What needs improvement?

We would like to have a greater level of automation using this solution. The customer support could also be faster.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Huawei Switches since 2018. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We have not experienced any challenges with stability. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We are a small business and have not tested the scalability of this solution. 

How are customer service and support?

The customer support team for this solution are slow to respond.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

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. 

What about the implementation team?

One or two of our engineers worked with Huawei on the purchase to ensure that it was in line with our own design and network topology. Huawei engineers assisted with the setup. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

This is an affordable solution.

What other advice do I have?

For small shops and IT businesses, this solution comes at an affordable price point. If your business requires higher quality and a higher level of security, I would recommend Cisco or Juniper. I would definitely recommend Huawei to small businesses and enterprises that are getting started.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Sr. Network Engineer at a pharma/biotech company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Jul 20, 2022
Stable storage solution

What is our primary use case?

Huawei Ethernet Switches are used in a hospital environment to run critical applications, operation data, and medical equipment.

What is most valuable?

Huawei Ethernet Switches' most valuable features are the power supply and that they're dust-proof.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Huawei Ethernet Switches for eight to ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I'm satisfied with Huawei Ethernet Switches' stability - they work smoothly, and their performance is good.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Huawei Ethernet Switches are very scalable - we can add on multiple net servers and integrate with third parties.

How was the initial setup?

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

What about the implementation team?

We used an in-house team.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Huawei Ethernet Switches are moderately priced.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Huawei Ethernet Switches to other users and rate them eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1128984 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager Infrastructure and Security (SCADA) at a marketing services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Jan 12, 2022
Good support, great pricing, and offers an easy initial setup
Pros and Cons
  • "Scalability isn't an issue."
  • "The company needs to provide more on hand training on the product."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for connecting internal users to access systems, switch to switch.

What is most valuable?

The pricing is quite good.

We find the support to be helpful.

The solution has been stable so far.

Scalability isn't an issue.

The initial setup is pretty simple.

What needs improvement?

The company needs to provide more on hand training on the product.

They should market the product more so that companies are more aware of its existence and what it can do for them. Huawei should highlight some more use cases to help companies understand more about what they can do.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We find the solution to be stable. I haven't dealt with crashes or freezing. There are no bugs or glitches. it's a reliable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is very good. It's not an issue if a company needs to expand it.

The solution works well for small, medium, and large-scale organizations.

How are customer service and support?

Support has been great. They are helpful and responsive. We're quite happy with the level of service we receive. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We did use Cisco and a few other products before we used this solution. We tried it out and really liked its capabilities. 

How was the initial setup?

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

What about the implementation team?

We had a third-party vendor assist with the implementation process. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The cost is reasonable. It's not an expensive solution.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the product at an eight out of ten overall.

I'd advise potential new users to try it out. I recommend it. Its pricing is great.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Network Engineer at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Sep 7, 2021
Secure, reliable, integrates well with Cisco, and has good support
Pros and Cons
  • "It integrates well."
  • "Huawei Ethernet Switches are scalable but can be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution for access switches in remote locations.

What is most valuable?

We don't have any issues with the security of Huawei Ethernet Switches.

It integrates well. There is no problem with their integration.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Huawei Ethernet Switches for six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's a stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Huawei Ethernet Switches are scalable but can be improved.

We have approx 600 users in our organization who use this solution. 

How are customer service and technical support?

We contacted technical support one time and we were very satisfied with the support we received, and with the response time.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We use Huawei for our new sites.

How was the initial setup?

Our engineers didn't know much about Huawei.

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

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We don't have an issue with the price. It is cheaper than Cisco.

Our licensing fees are every three years.

What other advice do I have?

We would recommend this solution to others.

I would rate Huawei Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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