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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 (16th), 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

    "Cisco Prime is user-friendly, so we are comfortable using it."
    "Enables oversight in order 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."
    "We use the solution to control the physical service station that is part of the SCADA network. We connect and control them remotely."
    "The endpoint information Cisco Prime generates helps us troubleshoot, and it's also useful for compliance reporting and endpoint identification."
    "If an AP or any wireless device goes into critical mode, Cisco Prime sends an alert. That is the most helpful feature."
    "The most valuable feature of Cisco Prime is its excellent audio and video conferencing with clear quality and no interruptions."
    "The most valuable feature of Cisco Prime is the heat maps."
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    "The solution's most valuable dashboard features include monitoring storage, resource availability, and hardware alarms."
    "The most important features are alarm management and the visualization of the health of our network devices."
    "Huawei eSight provides businesses with monitoring capabilities of network devices across your network."
    "We have found the product to be stable and reliable."
    "eSight allows me to monitor and solve any problem in the backbone and any switch in real-time."
    "One of the most beneficial features of Huawei eSight is its simplicity and ease of use."
    "We use this solution to monitor our sales."
    "Technical support is good from Huawei."
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    Cons

    "The user interface of Cisco Prime could be more user-friendly and increase its performance."
    "Prime is used for managing all the infrastructure and if it can be integrated with the SIEM tool it could be well managed."
    "There is room for improvement in the Access layer."
    "Cisco Prime's initial setup is complex."
    "This solution could be improved if it could monitor configuration changes."
    "The reporting feature of Cisco Prime should be improved."
    "The product needs to improve its interface and reporting."
    "Cisco needs to improve Prime's monitoring tab. If any device goes down, there is a 15-second lapse before we know. It would be much better if we were alerted two or three minutes before a device is about to fail, so we can dispatch a field engineer and avoid network downtime. I would like to see a feature that allows you to access the devices directly from Prime's monitoring tab. That would make work easier for us."
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    "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."
    "This solution could be improved by offering monitoring for all devices and not only Huawei devices."
    "When I implemented this Huawei solution, I faced some limitations in particular areas like wireless scanning."
    "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."
    "It will be better if they can make the simple network topology part more presentable. It would also be better if they had API integration and integration with third-party devices."
    "It is not a very flexible product. We cannot change much from our side."
    "Huawei eSight should work on the option to have the email notification working on Office 365 Exchange."
    "The variety of license types should be made simpler as, at present, it is complex."
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "The solution is not inexpensive but is worth it for large-scale environments."
    "If we have a license for Cisco DNA, we can use the same license for Cisco Prime."
    "I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
    "You need to get special quotes from the company for each order."
    "We update the license every five years."
    "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 product is expensive compared to other vendors in the market."
    "Cisco Prime is an expensive solution."
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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 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 price is very 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."
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    Top Industries

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