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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]
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    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 (10th), 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 provides data that allows us to time travel through logs and perform remote operations or troubleshooting."
    "Cisco Prime is a one-stop place to log in and manage our entire wireless infrastructure."
    "The dashboard is a valuable feature. It's very clear, and the metrics make it easy to see the current network situation."
    "We use Cisco Prime for network mapping and surveys."
    "Cisco Prime is user-friendly, so we are comfortable using it."
    "Cisco Prime allows us to do a lot of functions with the users and it is flexible."
    "The technical support team is very good."
    "Our primary use case for this solution is Assurance; it helps us manage and monitor analytics and fix issues such as poor voice quality, with real-time alert generation for VoIP infrastructure so that, for example, if there is latency during calls, it can be immediately alerted to take immediate action before we investigate the deeper issue."
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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."
    "The most important features are alarm management and the visualization of the health of our network devices."
    "The most important features are alarm management and the visualization of the health of our network devices."
    "eSight allows me to monitor and solve any problem in the backbone and any switch in real-time."
    "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 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."
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    Cons

    "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."
    "The solution has issues with real time monitoring of devices and NetFlow such as inadequate visualization for reports, sources, and destinations."
    "The product is expensive compared to other vendors in the market."
    "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 would like to see the inclusion of detailed alerts."
    "Some improvements are needed, specifically in the form of more updates and enhancements."
    "There is room for improvement in the Access layer."
    "Cisco can only be used for Cisco environments and is not compatible with other vendors."
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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."
    "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."
    "The price could be less costly."
    "It is not a very flexible product."
    "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 is not a very flexible product. We cannot change much from our side."
    "When I implemented this Huawei solution, I faced some limitations in particular areas like wireless scanning."
    "Something that could be improved is the lack of integration with Cisco switches. In the next release, I would like to see better reporting."
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "The solution is not inexpensive but is worth it for large-scale environments."
    "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."
    "I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
    "We update the license every five years."
    "You need to get special quotes from the company for each order."
    "The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive."
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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."
    "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 solution’s pricing is reasonable."
    "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."
    "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."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Government
    12%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Computer Software Company
    8%
    Healthcare Company
    7%
    Comms Service Provider
    11%
    Computer Software Company
    11%
    Financial Services Firm
    10%
    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 Enterprise5
    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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    Also Known As

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