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Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access 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 - Secu...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
47
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
13th
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 March 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is 5.4%, down from 6.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.0%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

SherifAbdelrahman - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient integration allows streamlined network management with a straightforward setup
I use it for retail business. We are using the FortiSwitch solution for our voice switches and access points as well It has helped us by providing easy management from a single platform through the firewall interface. It's very easy to manage and provides all the insights and vulnerabilities,…
Mr. Qalat Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
The solution is power efficient, stable, and provides free-of-cost batch upgrades
The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality. Huawei mentioned virtual switches in one of the product sheets, but when we got to the deployment phase, it turned out that they didn't actually include virtual switching functionality. Other than that, the switch and network are performing well and meeting our requirements.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One of the most feature-packed switching solutions you can implement."
"You can hook all the other components to be monitored. You can create policies and block certain people from accessing the Internet."
"The product is a total solution with the FortiGate, switch, and access point. It is integrated with FortiGate, allowing us to manage all the equipment through it. You can handle everything from a single point."
"The centralization of control is highly beneficial."
"Ability to manage FortiAP, FortiClient, and FortiGate all from a single console"
"The solution has enhanced network security by integrating access control more seamlessly, reducing overhead, and simplifying the network environment by removing the need for interfaces with other vendors."
"Deploying the solution is a breeze, even a novice can do it."
"The most valuable feature of this product is its simplicity."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches come with native ACs."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are both scalable and stable."
"When you buy a switch from Huawei, the switches come along with a lot of features that you do not need to pay extra money for."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its network monitoring system."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are very stable."
"One scenario where Huawei Ethernet Switches improved network efficiency was last year when a customer needed switches with 10 gigabits, which are not very common in the market. Huawei provided this kind of switch, enabling the customer to upgrade their network from 1 gigabit to 10 gigabit speeds across all devices."
"They last quite a while."
"The performance of Huawei is good, and it provides security capabilities."
 

Cons

"It would also help if they lowered the cost of their service."
"The solution has SD-WAN but it doesn't have SDN. This should be added."
"I believe that stacking, a feature that is available in Huawei and Cisco, is not available in Fortinet products."
"If you contact Fortinet, it's a bit difficult. Most of the time, they send you just links and documents to read for troubleshooting. When you contact support, you don't need documents. You want someone that can understand your problem, give a hand, and help you. I'm not impressed by the support really."
"Renewing the annual licenses for Secure the Switch FortiSwitch can be cumbersome, especially considering the relatively high cost of Fortinet licenses."
"The introduction of AI integration could be valuable for detecting abnormal traffic directly on the switch."
"The scalability and technical support can be improved."
"Technical support needs to take a different approach and pricing should appear more competitive."
"Huawei should focus more on security."
"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."
"The company needs to provide more on hand training on the product."
"It is not easy to use if you need to monitor, patch or update. It needs to be configured by a network specialist because it doesn't have an overall central monitoring tool or anything like that. I'd say no ease of use."
"The durability of the device can be improved."
"In the future, incorporating AI features into Ethernet switches, particularly in the controller base, would be beneficial."
"The product should improve cloud capability."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is cheap and only a yearly licensing cost needs to be paid."
"We have an annual licensing cost. There are no additional costs."
"The product is costly for SMB customers compared to other brands available in the market."
"The price of the solution could improve, it is expensive."
"We have to renew and pay for the licenses."
"Licensing is billed annually and contracts are either one or three years in length."
"The solution is cheaper than Cisco but more expensive than Huawei."
"The tool's pricing is fine."
"From the initial purchase, you will pay for a license and you do not need to pay for a license again. The price depends on the size of the infrastructure."
"The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
"The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
"This is an affordable solution."
"I would say that the product is cost-effective."
"The solution's pricing is in the middle, but you will be charged when you upgrade the tenant."
"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheap and cost around ten dollars."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Educational Organization
6%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which would you choose - Fortinet Fortiswitch secure access or Cisco Ethernet Switches?
We researched Cisco but ultimately chose Fortinet FortiSwitch Secure Access, mostly because of the price. Fortinet FortiSwitch is an ethernet switch solution that provides security and performance...
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access?
With FortiSwitch, you can easily identify who is connected to each port, disable ports as needed, and retrieve configurations from FortiGate when required.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access?
Currently, I don't have an opinion about the price as I focus on implementation and am not informed about pricing in comparison to other vendors.
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.
 

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)
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