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Cisco Prime [EOL] vs Huawei eSight comparison

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Cisco and Huawei are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Additionally, 91% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 72% of Huawei users who would recommend it.
Cisco Prime [EOL]
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    91% willing to recommend
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    72% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    Cisco Prime [EOL]
    Average Rating
    7.8
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.5
    Number of Reviews
    35
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
    Huawei eSight
    Average Rating
    7.4
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.9
    Number of Reviews
    10
    Ranking in other categories
    Network Management Applications (17th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (56th)
     

    Featured Reviews

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    AndrewRichardson
    Network Engineer at Edmonton Catholic School Board
    Has an easy implementation process, but the performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive
    The project implementation was easy overall. Adapting Cisco's solutions to our specific environment required effort, as their documentation only covers some network scenarios. The deployment didn't happen all at once; it was staged and controlled to ensure a smooth transition. We started with a small test environment before gradually rolling it out to all campuses. This gradual approach helped mitigate the risk of any issues arising across multiple locations simultaneously, especially on a critical day like Monday morning. We have a team of three executives working on the process. Their job roles included network specialists and a manager. It requires maintenance, which is included in the annual cost. We receive updates and support as part of the renewal process.
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    Gary Strydom - PeerSpot reviewer
    Gary Strydom
    Desktop Analyst at Transnet
    Used to monitor devices and provides the hardware alarms feature
    Huawei eSight has helped me overcome many monitoring aspects of the hardware. From a single view, I can monitor all the hardware. Instead of logging on to each piece of hardware and monitoring it individually, I can monitor them from one single point. I would recommend the solution to other users because it provides a single point of view of the hardware. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
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    Quotes from Members

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

    Pros

    "In terms of reliability especially, Cisco is light years ahead."
    "Our clients are happy with Prime, the stability is good and it's easy to manage."
    "Cisco Prime is a good tool for inventory monitoring and wireless management."
    "The map overview of our campus environment shows the distribution of RF frequency channels and the distribution of a client, providing us with a great idea of where the busier areas are within our environment to allow us to tweak and tune."
    "Cisco Prime is very good management-wise, giving you the ability to upgrade switches remotely, schedule the upgrade time, perform backups, and monitor the health of all networks."
    "The technical support team is very good."
    "As a large organization, it is difficult to individually monitor every device. Instead, we use Cisco Prime to keep an eye on the network and services. We do not use it as a node tool, as we have other tools for network operation centers. When services go down, it can cause issues, we rely on Cisco Prime to monitor and notify us of any service disruptions. We mainly use Cisco Prime Infrastructure for configuration-level tasks."
    "The solution helps with the management and support of the enterprise network."
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    "We have found the product to be stable and reliable."
    "One of the most beneficial features of Huawei eSight is its simplicity and ease of use."
    "I like the real-time location monitor or RTLS feature. It is similar to the monitoring feature in Cisco Prime."
    "We use Huawei eSight to monitor devices like Wi-Fi controllers, LAN switches, and routers."
    "The product is stable."
    "Since we have a central monitoring system, we can proactively monitor those devices, easily capture any abnormalities before major downtime, and quickly address the issues before they become a bigger problem in the future."
    "We can scale the solution."
    "The most important features are alarm management and the visualization of the health of our network devices."
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    Cons

    "The solution is not easy to configure. It's not user-friendly for admins."
    "I would rate the scalability of Cisco Prime a six out of ten. To scale up from a hundred to a thousand devices, the platform needs to be rebuilt logically. This process might require a downtime window and may involve changing the hardware or upgrading to a larger appliance."
    "Cisco Prime could improve the notifications in the system. Having more details about what is happening would be useful, such as traffic numbers or who is connected. We can see them through the firewall controller, but it would be better if you can see them from one place."
    "The solution is considered legacy and DNAC has overcome it because of centralized controls that allow a complete LAN network to be moved to centralized management."
    "Cisco Prime needs to have lower prices and more customization options."
    "The solution needs to include centralized management that aligns with the Greenfield network and its focus on real-time, scenario-based applications."
    "Lacking in integration with a SIEM tool."
    "It should be able to monitor Palo Alto, Juniper, and Check Point products - not just Cisco solutions."
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    "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."
    "Huawei eSight should work on the option to have the email notification working on Office 365 Exchange."
    "Something that could be improved is the lack of integration with Cisco switches. In the next release, I would like to see better reporting."
    "The price could be less costly."
    "The price is very expensive."
    "In my experience with eSight, I can tell you that you will experience a number of alerts that can be stressful to the administrator monitoring plenty of devices."
    "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."
    "This solution could be improved by offering monitoring for all devices and not only Huawei devices."
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "Cisco Prime is an expensive solution."
    "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
    "I would rate the pricing of Cisco Prime a seven out of ten."
    "The product is expensive compared to other vendors in the market."
    "The solution is not inexpensive but is worth it for large-scale environments."
    "I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
    "If we have a license for Cisco DNA, we can use the same license for Cisco Prime."
    "You need to get special quotes from the company for each order."
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    "Pricing depends on the competition. If your competitor is like Cisco, then Huawei is much more competitive when it comes to pricing."
    "I would rate this solution a nine out of ten for pricing. The pricing depends on which features you use and can become expensive."
    "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."
    "The pricing for Huawei eSight is reasonable, especially with the base license and incremental licenses for additional devices. However, the variety of license types can be a bit complex. We used to sell eSight but switched to another solution, so we're not actively trading it anymore."
    "The price is very expensive."
    "The solution’s pricing is reasonable."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Construction Company
    13%
    Government
    9%
    Financial Services Firm
    8%
    Outsourcing Company
    8%
    Financial Services Firm
    17%
    Construction Company
    9%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Comms Service Provider
    8%
     

    Company Size

    By reviewers
    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business9
    Midsize Enterprise5
    Large Enterprise24
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business5
    Midsize Enterprise5
    Large Enterprise1
     

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    Also Known As

    Cisco Prime Infrastructure
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    Overview

    Cisco Prime products deliver next-generation management by supporting an intuitive workflow-oriented user experience and integrated lifecycle operations across Cisco architectures, technologies, and networks.

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    Huawei eSight provides efficient network and infrastructure management, known for supporting all Huawei devices. With features like alarm management and device health visualization, it remains a stable, scalable tool for Huawei partners seeking effective monitoring and control.

    Huawei eSight offers detailed monitoring, supporting Huawei devices seamlessly, praised for its simplicity and integration with Windows servers. Users appreciate its Network Traffic Analyzer and dashboard, which includes storage and resource monitoring. It is cost-effective and scales well for Huawei users. However, interface and menu design updates are needed, alongside better automation and third-party device integration like Cisco switches. Improvements in wireless reporting and licensing options would enhance usability. Excessive alerts and flexibility issues should be addressed, as should support and deployment processes.

    What key features does Huawei eSight provide?
    • Alarm Management: Provides timely notifications for potential issues.
    • Device Health Visualization: Offers clear insights into device status and performance.
    • Real-Time Location Monitor: Tracks device locations efficiently.
    • Network Traffic Analyzer: Analyzes traffic for better decision making.
    • Resource Monitoring: Monitors resources ensuring optimal usage.
    What benefits should users consider in reviews?
    • Cost-Effectiveness: Provides value suitable for Huawei devices.
    • Stability: Ensures reliable performance.
    • Scalability: Adapts to growing network demands.
    • Efficiency: Simplifies management tasks.

    Huawei eSight is widely adopted in industries for managing network infrastructure. Organizations use it to monitor switches, routers, and access points, often in data centers or enterprise networks. It aids in device configuration, management, and support, tailored to networks built on Huawei's product ecosystem.

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    Sample Customers

    Mohawk Industries, Universidad EAFIT, Halton Healthcare
    Marina Bay, CITIC Pacific Mining
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