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Cisco Prime [EOL] vs Huawei eSight comparison

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]
Read 35 Cisco Prime [EOL] reviews
    91% willing to recommend
    Huawei eSight
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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 (9th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (34th)
     

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

    Pros

    "The solution's configuration management tool is amazing because it centralizes and pushes configurations which saves a lot of volume and effort."
    "The product's most valuable features are monitoring and configuration."
    "We use this solution to troubleshoot our wireless systems, specifically regarding signal strength."
    "The interfaces are a valuable feature."
    "We use Cisco Prime for network mapping and surveys."
    "The hardware Cisco provides is excellent. It's a well-made product."
    "If an AP or any wireless device goes into critical mode, Cisco Prime sends an alert. That is the most helpful feature."
    "Has a good wireless heatmap and search management features."
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    "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."
    "eSight allows me to monitor and solve any problem in the backbone and any switch in real-time."
    "The product is stable."
    "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."
    "One of the most beneficial features of Huawei eSight is its simplicity and ease of use."
    "Huawei eSight provides businesses with monitoring capabilities of network devices across your network."
    "The solution's most valuable dashboard features include monitoring storage, resource availability, and hardware alarms."
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    Cons

    "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."
    "It should be able to monitor Palo Alto, Juniper, and Check Point products - not just Cisco solutions."
    "Lacking in integration with a SIEM tool."
    "The reporting could be simplified and the information made clearer to the user."
    "The overall management capabilities of Prime need to be improved."
    "There is room for improvement in the Access layer."
    "Cisco Prime's initial setup is complex."
    "Some improvements are needed, specifically in the form of more updates and enhancements."
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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."
    "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."
    "This solution could be improved by offering monitoring for all devices and not only Huawei devices."
    "The price could be less costly."
    "It is not a very flexible product."
    "The variety of license types should be made simpler as, at present, it is complex."
    "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."
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "Cisco Prime is an expensive solution."
    "I would rate the pricing of Cisco Prime a seven out of ten."
    "The price of Cisco Prime was reasonable because we purchased it as part of a Cisco One package. The package was a bundle of Cisco solutions together, such as Cisco ISE and CMX. The price is reasonable com compared to other solutions."
    "The cost is quite high."
    "The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive."
    "You need to get special quotes from the company for each order."
    "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
    "The product is expensive compared to other vendors in the market."
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    "I would rate this solution a nine out of ten for pricing. The pricing depends on which features you use and can become expensive."
    "The price is very expensive."
    "The solution’s pricing is reasonable."
    "Pricing depends on the competition. If your competitor is like Cisco, then Huawei is much more competitive when it comes to pricing."
    "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."
    "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."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Government
    13%
    Computer Software Company
    11%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Healthcare Company
    7%
    Computer Software Company
    11%
    Comms Service Provider
    10%
    Financial Services Firm
    9%
    Manufacturing Company
    8%
     

    Company Size

    By reviewers
    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business9
    Midsize Enterprise4
    Large Enterprise24
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business5
    Midsize Enterprise4
    Large Enterprise1
     

    Questions from the Community

    What do you like most about Cisco Prime?
    The most valuable features of Cisco Prime include its comprehensive functionality as a one-stop solution for basic SNMP port management.
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    What needs improvement with Cisco Prime?
    The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive.
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    What is your primary use case for Cisco Prime?
    We use Cisco Prime for centralized configuration management backups and monitoring.
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    What needs improvement with Huawei eSight?
    Huawei eSight should work on the option to have the email notification working on Office 365 Exchange.
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    What is your primary use case for Huawei eSight?
    We use the solution to monitor the hardware environment of our data center. We mainly use Huawei eSight to monitor the devices. It assists in monitoring our devices in terms of utilization and moni...
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    What advice do you have for others considering Huawei eSight?
    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 i...
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    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'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.

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    Sample Customers

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