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Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Swit...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
75
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
13th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is 3.5%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.0%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Hakan Pehlivan - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced broadcast management with trusted support and intuitive interfaces
Cisco is the best on the Metro Solution side and also strong in the broadcast sector. Cisco and Arista support the IP standard, which is more in demand nowadays for TV broadcasting. Cisco is trusted by most broadcast customers for data centers due to their experience and knowledge. Cisco Linksys switches offer ease of management and experience, especially for engineers holding CCNA certificates. The functionalities and measurements are similar across switches, but Cisco offers a useful web interface.
Mr. Qalat Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
The solution is power efficient, stable, and provides free-of-cost batch upgrades
The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality. Huawei mentioned virtual switches in one of the product sheets, but when we got to the deployment phase, it turned out that they didn't actually include virtual switching functionality. Other than that, the switch and network are performing well and meeting our requirements.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It is a scalable solution."
"The most valuable feature is stability."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"The installation is straightforward. We did not face any problems."
"The most valuable feature is that we can configure the security to suit our needs."
"The most valuable feature is performance."
"I like the firewall. It integrates with AWS. I can use the Cisco product on an AWS server."
"Overall, they have a good quality product."
"What we like the most is that the price is reasonable and it's easy to manage."
"It is also easy to implement in the first place."
"Huawei switches come in small, medium, and large capacities and can be used for monitoring and switching."
"The CLI syntax."
"They're straightforward to set up."
"It integrates well."
"It is easy to understand all the features of Huawei Switches."
"The most valuable features are the ease of configuration, availability of a GUI apart from the command line, and basic features such as VLAN configuration and routing between VLANs."
 

Cons

"Linksys support is subpar."
"Its scalability can be better. It is not suitable for enterprises. It is for small and medium businesses. It also needs system improvements. It needs new technology to improve the system."
"The solution's framework and some of the techniques need improvement. I've been watching Aruba, and they have a lot of technologies within the access points. For example, it has a virtual controller to connect all Aruba switches."
"In the next release I would really love to see a list option."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches’s stability and pricing needs improvement."
"We are expecting one software that can run across all of Cisco hardware, software, and Cisco Switch router, similar to what Juniper has."
"They need to develop better UI. Other products have a nice GUI."
"This product does not generate reports, so I would like to see something with better reporting."
"The stability could be improved."
"Integration could be improved. The price could also be lower."
"The tool's support is not good, making it an area where improvements are required."
"Deploying Huawei Ethernet Switches in an organization offers advantages, especially if the decision is made early in the process and the company opts for a single-vendor approach. This simplifies implementation and customization, often resulting in lower prices and tailored solutions from Huawei. However, excessive customization can lead to support issues and challenges in knowledge transfer during employee turnover."
"I have issues with the support's communication language. The tool's UI can be better."
"There could be improvements in Huawei, such as adding features that Cisco has and Huawei currently lacks."
"There is room for improvement in the customer support and services. The response time could be better."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I think that pricing should be more competitive. While the Cisco product is good, the pricing is not competitive. People will end up going with other cheaper solutions such as Arista."
"If you look at the product portfolio from Cisco, it's quite expensive."
"Considering the problems that we have, Linksys is overpriced."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly. You only need to pay standard licensing costs."
"The licensing cost is not bad and is actually very competitive within the product category."
"The product is expensive."
"The price of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is higher than competitors, such as Huawei."
"Licensing fees for this product are billed on a yearly basis."
"A cost-effective product"
"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."
"This is an affordable solution."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"Huawei has the same licensing model as Cisco, so both are working on the subscription model."
"The product is competitively priced in its market."
"The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Educational Organization
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
Pricing can be high when compared to other solutions in the market. Despite this, most broadcast customers prefer Cisco due to trust, experience, and manageability. However, some are also consideri...
What needs improvement with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
There should be an improvement in Cisco's response time and overall competence. They should be more easily reachable in Turkey for technical support.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei Ethernet Switches offer very competitive and aggressive product pricing compared to other brands.
What needs improvement with Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei should focus more on security. They need more products on the security side to improve the security portion.
 

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Sample Customers

Linz AG
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)
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