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Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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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
17th
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
14th
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 October 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is 2.7%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.2%, 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 Switches3.2%
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center2.7%
Other94.1%
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.
Muhammad Kabir Salihu - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Director at NITDA
Cost-effective performance enhanced by security features with easy configurations
I mainly use Huawei Switches and also work with Huawei Wireless. I deal with both Huawei and Cisco Switches, and I find Huawei to be more cost-effective Huawei has helped to save costs and is cost-effective, which also helps save time for the company. The performance of Huawei is good, and it…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"FortiSwitch makes it easy to deal with many switches."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center's scalability is good."
"FortiSwitch Data Center allows for centralized management of both Fortinet switches and firewalls from a single interface."
"SD-WAN and the security fabric are essential features of the product."
"The product's most valuable feature is its ability to manage switches from one central point."
"The solution has made configuration and setup very, very easy."
"This is a product that I would recommend."
"If you use FortiGate you should use FortiSwitch; it's very helpful and has a good configuration."
"Huawei switches come in small, medium, and large capacities and can be used for monitoring and switching."
"We came to the realization that Huawei provides much better performance for the same price, even when taking into account very aggressive commercial policies."
"We have not encountered any issues in the locations where the product has been deployed. I am impressed with its performance and pricing."
"The performance of Huawei is good, and it provides security capabilities."
"Huawei Ethernet switches are easy to use and can be managed using either the GUI or via the command-line."
"The CLI syntax."
"Pricing-wise, Huawei is quite good."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches offer very competitive and aggressive product pricing compared to other brands."
 

Cons

"Before using FortiSwitch, you need several certifications."
"Cisco is better in terms of price, scalability, and ease of management. Regarding resources, they are available in Pakistan to manage these systems."
"Routing is an area in Fortinet FortiSwitch with certain shortcomings where improvements are needed."
"With IT products, there is always room for improvement."
"The product must improve the latency in the management center."
"The solution could always benefit from more security. It's of critical importance to organizations right now."
"There is room for improvement in customer support and device speed. Sometimes, customer support does not provide prompt assistance, leaving projects hanging."
"Compatibility with infrastructure from other vendors like Cisco and Sophos can be further improved."
"The graphical user interface could be much better."
"The stability can be improved."
"I would like to see more training opportunities available."
"There could be some improvement in the dashboards and that's something that could be included in the next update."
"The technical support is a bit difficult to work with if you don't speak Mandarin."
"I didn't like the Huawei Switches because of the different versions resetting the configuration issue. Huawei doesn't support Layer 3 modes while TOE and ARP have some issues."
"The solution should make the text report more accessible."
"Technical support needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing is lower than Cisco's."
"The solution's pricing is a little high. The solution deserves the current price it receives from its users."
"The solution is not expensive."
"We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution, which is expensive."
"It is reasonably priced."
"The product is less expensive than one of its competitors."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is expensive."
"Cost-wise, Fortinet solutions are cheaper than those offered by Cisco."
"This is an affordable solution."
"The pricing is good. Still, I can choose a cheaper solution that offers a good value."
"It is cheaper than Cisco."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The tool's price is affordable and I would rate it a five out of ten. The prices are fixed with no additional cost involved."
"The product is competitively priced in its market."
"The pricing is good so is rated an eight out of ten."
"The solution's price is reasonable compared to other products like Cisco."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
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: September 2026.
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