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Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
18th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
15th
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 November 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is 2.6%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.1%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.1%
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center2.6%
Other94.3%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Sujith Pazhancheeri - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Infrastructure Engineer at REYADA IT SOLUTIONS CO. LLC
Integrated firewall connectivity has simplified on-premises projects and supports reliable SMB switching
The performance is basic only, and we cannot compare Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center with Aruba or Cisco switches. Regarding security policies, I did not configure that many policies in Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is on-premises, and the negative of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is that it is costly compared to other switches. In Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center, I did not see that many features compared to Cisco and Aruba.
Gary Koh - PeerSpot reviewer
Area Manager at Alpha Media Pte Ltd
Flexible deployment with competitive pricing and an easy setup
The primary use case for Huawei Ethernet Switches is for network purposes, including SaaS services Huawei offers a wide range of products to choose from, which provides flexibility in deployment. Huawei should focus more on security. They need more products on the security side to improve the…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"When configuring FortiSwitch with a FortiGate firewall, I can consider all FortiSwitch's ports as a part of the FortiGate firewall."
"The solution has made configuration and setup very, very easy."
"The single pane of glass that helps us manage everything through FortiManager is the most important feature."
"The FortiSwitch is used to manage traffic between our VMs and physical hosts across multiple data centers, and it is part of our network fabric that can support the amount of throughput we need to provide HA to service our clients."
"We are able to monitor everything that is happening on our network."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is very easy to configure."
"The technical support has been very good; they are responsive and helpful, and I would recommend this support to anyone using their solutions."
"FortiSwitch makes it easy to deal with many switches."
"The tool’s pricing is reasonable. It has a high throughput capacity."
"The most valuable feature of Huawei Ethernet Switches is the power ethernet which allows you to generate hubs to 10 Gbps data on the ethernet cable."
"The solution is stable, and the performance is good."
"Pricing-wise, Huawei is quite good."
"The solution is easy to set up."
"The solution has been pretty solid so far."
"The required functionalities align with telecom requirements and have improved from a capacity perspective."
"They're straightforward to set up."
 

Cons

"The performance is basic only, and we cannot compare Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center with Aruba or Cisco switches."
"We need to understand a bit more about certifications and knowledge for understanding capabilities. The solution should make that more clear to its users."
"The UI of the firewall and reporting could be improved."
"We had a slight issue with the device when it was working as a standalone product in an environment where there wasn't any FortiGate in place."
"With IT products, there is always room for improvement."
"There could be more porting software options for easy deployment in the product."
"They could improve availability and security by detecting and preventing switch attacks."
"The FortiSwitch product was initially quite complex."
"The tool is not very robust in harsh environments. Issues with cooling and power can cause these switches to fail, which concerns customers. They work well in data centers but might be problematic in places without cooling or heat."
"It wasn't that stable at all. We had lots of issues due to the definitions, or due to the way they set up VLANs or the types of VLANs."
"I do not recommend this solution on the basis of scalability, monitoring and security."
"The web interface is poor, it could be improved."
"I had issues with patching the IOS."
"I would like the tool to improve its operational efficiency, speed, security features, and functionalities."
"In the future, incorporating AI features into Ethernet switches, particularly in the controller base, would be beneficial."
"We would always prefer if the solution were cheaper."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product has a mid-range price."
"The product is less expensive than one of its competitors."
"The solution is not expensive."
"Cost-wise, Fortinet solutions are cheaper than those offered by Cisco."
"We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution, which is expensive."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is expensive."
"This solution is expensive but it does not require a license."
"It is reasonably priced."
"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."
"The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"The solution's pricing is in the middle, but you will be charged when you upgrade the tenant."
"Huawei has the same licensing model as Cisco, so both are working on the subscription model."
"The solution's price is reasonable compared to other products like Cisco."
"It is cheaper than Cisco."
"Huawei comes with a lot of features out of the box that you have to pay extra for with other products. They do charge extra in the licensing for certain additional features."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise20
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?
The Fortinet switches come with no additional cost as they are open source, with only hardware warranties applicable.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?
The performance is basic only, and we cannot compare Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center with Aruba or Cisco switches. Regarding security policies, I did not configure that many policies in Fortinet...
What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?
Currently, we are mostly working with Sophos and Fortinet. Before, we worked with XG, but now they have upgraded to the XGS series, and in Fortinet, we are working with FortiGate Firewall. In some ...
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.
What is your primary use case for Huawei Ethernet Switches?
The primary use case for Huawei Ethernet Switches is for network purposes, including SaaS services.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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)
Find out what your peers are saying about Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: November 2026.
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