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Tham Cm - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at Cmsa
Real User
Top 5
Used for business networks and connectivity
Pros and Cons
  • "We use Huawei Ethernet Switches for business networks and connectivity."
  • "Huawei Ethernet Switches have not automated its firmware."

What is most valuable?

We use Huawei Ethernet Switches for business networks and connectivity.

What needs improvement?

The solution’s stability could be improved. Huawei Ethernet Switches have not automated its firmware.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Huawei Ethernet Switches for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the solution an eight or nine out of ten for stability.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Huawei Ethernet Switches is a scalable solution. The solution's scalability depends on the model that you buy. We have the number of users for the solution ranging from 20 to 600.

How are customer service and support?

The solution’s technical support is good.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We previously used different solutions like Cisco, Aruba, Avaya, D-Link, and TP-Link.

How was the initial setup?

Since I am a technical person, the solution's initial setup is easy for me.

What about the implementation team?

I deployed Huawei Ethernet Switches in 20 minutes.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees.

What other advice do I have?

We need two people for the solution's deployments and maintenance. I would recommend the solution to other users. Once you purchase and finish configuring the solution, you don't do much configuration on it anymore.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight or nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Integrator
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Mohammed Asim - PeerSpot reviewer
Group Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations at Aldar Education
Real User
Top 20
Has straightforward initial setup process and good technical support services
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup is straightforward."
  • "The product’s pricing needs improvement. It could be more stable as well."

What is our primary use case?

We use the product for IT infrastructure requirements.

What is most valuable?

Huawei Ethernet Switches is a stable product.

What needs improvement?

The product’s pricing needs improvement. It could be more stable as well.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Huawei Ethernet Switches for six years. At present, we use the latest version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable. I rate its stability an eight out of ten. It could be better.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have around more than 10,000 Huawei Ethernet Switches end users at our clients’ educational institutions.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support services are satisfactory.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. The deployment time depends on the type of project.

What about the implementation team?

Our team manages the product implementation for our customers.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Huawei Ethernet Switches’s price could be better.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend Huawei Ethernet Switches and rate it an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Salim Hebada - PeerSpot reviewer
Huawei IP Pre-sales Solution Manager at MC3
Real User
Leaderboard
Diverse range of switches with various capabilities and use cases
Pros and Cons
  • "Huawei switches come in small, medium, and large capacities and can be used for monitoring and switching."
  • "The only thing that could be better is the security module."

What is our primary use case?

Huawei has a portfolio of switches for access, aggregation, and core layers. They offer various solutions for different use cases and meet the requirements of other projects. For example, we use Fort Knox cloud compass solution for cloud networking.

Huawei switches come in small, medium, and large capacities and can be used for monitoring and switching. They also offer alternatives like Huawei Altheirs, which provides all-in-one switching, security, and VPN routing functions for routers.

How has it helped my organization?

We have several customers, including those in high education, oil and gas, banking, insurance, and government companies, as well as some ministries. Huawei Ethernet Switches are very reliable and provide excellent performance.

What needs improvement?

Compared with other brands like Cisco, modular cards may have some security issues or vulnerabilities. The only thing that could be better is the security module.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been working with Huawei switches for a few years now. I use it for projects that include routing, security, and performance optimization features.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Huawei offers both cloud-based and non-cloud-based Ethernet switches with varying levels of scalability. Just like with security, you should consider scalability as well. There is a big difference in putting security for the switches, especially with the increasing number of cybersecurity threats. You should also consider a scalable security solution for future needs.

How are customer service and support?

Regarding my experience with customer service and support, technical support is essential, especially when designing and configuring switches. The level of support required may vary depending on the project manager and the scale of the project. It's worth noting that the level of interaction with the customer may differ depending on the local Huawei and the R&D team. However, it's always important to negotiate and agree on the support needed to ensure the project is successful.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very straightforward. The setup is different depending on the situation. However, with the network management system and iMaster, it's easy to deploy and configure the switches for normal or batch configurations. I think it's a useful solution.

What about the implementation team?

The deployment process varies depending on the situation. But with the iMaster, you can easily input the necessary configurations for many switches at once.

Moreover, it depends on the customer's requirements. Do they have an existing network, or do we need to build a new one? If it's a new network, it will be easier. We can make access aggregation in the form of specs and then make it work for the customer. We need to know the MAC address to make it work. For example, network management can be different for different customers, depending on their existing network. It's not difficult, but it can be challenging for wireless.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

If you have the basic function, there's no problem. However, you must purchase a license if you require advanced features or additional functionality beyond the basic setup. It applies to all customers, not just myself, and purchasing a license is perfectly acceptable and necessary to access these additional features.

What other advice do I have?

I would advise you should make a good design, and the project will be easier.

Overall, I would rate Huawei Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller
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Hardware and Networks Support Executive at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Easy to use and manage, and integrates well with other solutions
Pros and Cons
  • "Huawei Ethernet switches are easy to use and can be managed using either the GUI or via the command-line."
  • "One of the problems with Huawei is that when you receive a product quote from one of the vendors, you cannot get prices from the other ones because they register your request with Huawei."

What is our primary use case?

We use Huawei Ethernet Switches as part of our network.

How has it helped my organization?

We implemented 10G and Layer 3 supported switches with a lower cost. Our network connection our network application started to work faster. Also we stacked the switches and our availability increased.

What is most valuable?

Huawei Ethernet switches are easy to use and can be managed using either the GUI or via the command-line.

This solution integrates well with products from other vendors, such as Cisco.

What needs improvement?

We have a purchasing procedure. It says that if we want to buy a specific product or service we should get quotes from at least three companies. If we cannot get more than one quote we should find a similar product or service from a different vendor.

We had this issue last year. We needed 15 access points and we wanted to buy Huawei access points because our other devices were Huawei. I wanted a quote from three Huawei partner but only one of them sent the quote. Other partners said that Huawei did not send any quote
information because they send quote only one partner. We talked to Huawei regional sales manager but they said they can not do anything for this situation.

Because of this situation, I searched for the products of other vendors. Aruba sent three quotes from its different partners and their quotes were similar. And also they were cheaper than Huawei. Because of the cost factor, our purchasing department preferred to buy Aruba access points.

We had the same issue for the switches at around the end of 2019. Because I don't have time to search other vendors we canceled the purchasing and our budget for switches.

Now I don't have any spare products and I will be trouble if one of my switches fails.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Huawei Ethernet Switches for about three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of these switches is good. They are very durable because one of the cooling fans in our data center failed and this solution was still working at about 50 degrees Celcius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). There was some latency but it was still working.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

You can scale up this solution very easily. If you have enough ports at your core switch or main switch, then you can attach other switches. You have to write a couple of simple commands and then add the other switches.

There are 24 switches with about 400 devices and 200 users connected to them.

How are customer service and technical support?

Local support is available in Turkey from two or three different partners. However, we rarely ask for support from Huawei because when you set up a deice it works properly and we rarely need to change anything. If you add a new device, such as an access point, then you may need to configure some ports but it is very rare. It happens two or three times a year in our organization.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Prior to this solution, I was using devices by Cisco. They are very nice but they are also very expensive. The cost is the reason that we switched.

How was the initial setup?

Deploying this solution is easy. You just connect the cables.

One person is enough to maintain our 24 switches.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Huawei Ethernet switches have a price advantage over other solutions. You can buy about four Huawei switches for the price of one Cisco switch.

The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase. For example, if you buy one then it is expensive, but if you buy ten or more then there is a discount. I would expect the same would apply to larger purchases, such as a bulk discount for buying 100 or more units.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We also looked at network solutions by Aruba and HP. Our Huawei warranty will expire in 2023 and we may change the product, but we do not yet know. Before that time we will test other devices and decide whether or not to stay with Huawei. Replacing the switches would not be a problem for us.

What other advice do I have?

This is a very nice device and I recommend it.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other
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reviewer2261043 - PeerSpot reviewer
Administrator/ Enterprise Architect at a consumer goods company with 1-10 employees
Reseller
Top 20
Stands out in terms of price and delivery time
Pros and Cons
  • "Huawei Ethernet Switches excel in compatibility with other brands, offering features to ensure seamless communication with existing protocols. This allows them to work alongside switches from different manufacturers, such as Cisco, by making adjustments on both ends for compatibility."
  • "Deploying Huawei Ethernet Switches in an organization offers advantages, especially if the decision is made early in the process and the company opts for a single-vendor approach. This simplifies implementation and customization, often resulting in lower prices and tailored solutions from Huawei. However, excessive customization can lead to support issues and challenges in knowledge transfer during employee turnover."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case is for telecommunication companies like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, Huawei Ethernet Switches. It serves as the backbone for connectivity, internet access, and user profiles.

How has it helped my organization?

There haven't been any notable improvements in Huawei Ethernet Switches compared to other brands like Cisco. However, Huawei stands out in terms of price and delivery time, typically delivering within sixty days, while other brands may face delays. Despite being three times cheaper, Huawei switches offer similar performance to other brands.

What is most valuable?

Huawei Ethernet Switches excel in compatibility with other brands, offering features to ensure seamless communication with existing protocols. This allows them to work alongside switches from different manufacturers, such as Cisco, by making adjustments on both ends for compatibility. 

What needs improvement?

Deploying Huawei Ethernet Switches in an organization offers advantages, especially if the decision is made early in the process and the company opts for a single-vendor approach. This simplifies implementation and customization, often resulting in lower prices and tailored solutions from Huawei. However, excessive customization can lead to support issues and challenges in knowledge transfer during employee turnover. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Huawei Ethernet Switches for the past three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?


The premium equipment is reliable, there are reliability concerns with non-premium devices, especially in demanding environments. The stability for Huawei Ethernet Switches, excluding premium equipment, would be rated around 4 out of 10.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Huawei Ethernet Switches offer scalability in size, impacting network expansion plans based on specific needs and user demands. The scalability rating would be around 7 .5 out of 10

How are customer service and support?

Huawei offers excellent support, with prompt responses and a proactive approach. They have local representatives who replicate issues in China, providing solutions quickly. If needed, they send a team to assist onsite. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Huawei Ethernet Switches is straightforward, rating it highly on ease of use.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Huawei Ethernet Switches are very competitively priced, almost 4 out of 10.However, the low price point may sometimes raise concerns about quality for some companies.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Huawei Ethernet Switches a seven out of ten. it's essential to conduct a proof of concept and monitor performance over time, especially in multi-vendor environments.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Moses NYOTA - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software and Cloud Engineer at Velocis Technologies LLC
Real User
Easy to set up and cheaper than other options but it's hard to get support
Pros and Cons
  • "They're straightforward to set up."
  • "It’s hard to get technical support."

What is our primary use case?

Most of the Huawei routers we use are for alternative network connections. For example, we have our fiber internet, which is connected through Cisco. However, during downtime, we connect Huawei to the 4G network through their routers. They provide an alternative connection. They also provide Wi-Fi on the premises.

What is most valuable?

The basic features are great. We can connect to the internet through SIM cards, through the phone network, to 4G and 5G networks.

It provides Wi-Fi on the premise and basic switching and routing capabilities on facilities.

They're straightforward to set up. Even a non-technical user can just take a Huawei Switch with a few lines of documentation, and they're able to put them online. They have the ability to use them even a totally new or non-technical user. It's a bit easier to use.

What needs improvement?

It’s hard to get technical support.

For how long have I used the solution?

I’ve been using the solution for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

They are less stable than Cisco, however. They are quite stable. They're acceptable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

We have between 400 to 500 users, depending on the number of people in the office. On Fridays, when everybody has to come to the office, we have around 500 people.

How are customer service and support?

The tech support is not very good. It's a bit hard to get tech support for Huawei products.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We use Cisco and Huawei.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very straightforward and very easy.

It takes minutes to set up Huawei products. It's very easy and straightforward, and the beauty with them is that they provide an automated setup. You only click next, next, and do so under very good guidance. Or if you have to put a password, there is an explanation there on how to put a password that may meet these security standards. It's self-explanatory. You can easily set it up.

What about the implementation team?

We did not require outside help. For example, we did not require any external service at our site and even at our client site. Since we provide integrated services, it's so easy for us, even when we go to client sites.

From the experience that our clients have had, if we deliver Huawei products, they can set it up themselves without requiring an integrator.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Users pay once, and then they have the solution. You don’t need to constantly pay for licensing. They're also cheaper than competitor programs.

What other advice do I have?

We’re using the latest version. I don't know the exact version that we have. They're updated year after year.

I recommend them. They're good, they're stable, and they are easy to set up. For people who don't have any technical background, I would recommend Huawei.

I’d rate the solution seven out of ten.

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Alaba Ayotunde O. OLUWAYIMIKA - PeerSpot reviewer
It Asset Management Lead at Dangote Industries Limited
Real User
Good pricing and operates well with Cisco, but needs more documentation
Pros and Cons
  • "Pricing-wise, Huawei is quite good."
  • "There needs to be more documentation. If they opened up a bit and shared more information and maybe allowed for YouTube videos about their products and how to work them, it would benefit the users quite a bit."

What is our primary use case?

We utilize the solution for asset layers and then also for the core. The ones around the core have been failing, and I've been replacing them as they fail with Cisco replacements.  

What is most valuable?

The solution easily integrates and operates well with Cisco.

Pricing-wise, Huawei is quite good.

What needs improvement?

I've found that the Huawei switches around the core fail, or at least the 9300 series do. I've had to move to Cisco. They tend to freeze and cause problems on my network, so I've needed to replace them with a bigger Cisco switch that can handle the network more effectively.

With Cisco, there are a few particular routine protocols that are not supported on Huawei. Cisco has these proprietary routine protocols which they try to maintain. Since we have the two switches integrated together, it would be helpful if Huawei could offer a more open routine protocol that can be standardized, and they should offer the same protocols that are standard on Cisco on their service as well so that the switches can match up a bit more elegantly. It would be great if the two solutions could somehow actively collaborate a bit more together.

The solution needs to provide a lot more availability. There needs to be more information on the internet to help people more easily configure the solution, etc. Right now, if you need to know something or need to find something, you have to go directly to Huawei. 

There needs to be more documentation. If they opened up a bit and shared more information and maybe allowed for YouTube videos about their products and how to work them, it would benefit the users quite a bit. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for over five years now.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution isn't completely stable. There are some glitches, but for the assets there, it doesn't cause me any real issues. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable, but it really depends on what you buy. The first core switch I bought was very scalable because they have almost eight channels and I could scale everything so easily. You can buy an appropriate switch to accommodate future groups that you can align, to gather to the core switches. Even if you don't make provisions for it you can actually scale, but it's better to plan ahead and know what you need.

How are customer service and technical support?

We've reached out to technical support and have occasionally come across language barriers. Sometimes the person speaks English, and other times it's Chinese with English as a second language, and it can be difficult to converse and to describe the issues we are having. It would be better if they had more staff on hand that were able to communicate in English a bit better, but the help itself isn't too bad.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I currently also use Cisco switches. In fact, I'm slowly, as Huawei switches fail, subbing in Cisco switches. Currently, our network has both integrating with each other and working together. We're phasing out Huawei and we won't be using them anymore.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is pretty straightforward if you are well trained on the solution. However, if you are not trained, then it may be more complex. 

If you are trained, it's as simple. It just has a few different commands. With training, it's no problem.

What about the implementation team?

I didn't directly handle the implementation myself. However, my team did.

What other advice do I have?

We are both an installer and considering becoming a Huawei partner.

About five years ago I began working with Huawei, and I decided then whenever they failed, I'd just replace the old ones with Cisco. However, after five years, many are still working, so we have a hybrid system where we use both Huawei and Cisco switches. However, whenever they do fail, I replace them with Cisco, so there may come a time int eh future where I will no longer be working with them and will have completely switched over to Cisco.

I don't have the exact version number, but I'm dealing with the 9300 core switch.

Although we are currently in the process of phasing out the Huawei switches in favour of Cisco, I'd still recommend the solution.

I'd rate the solution six out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Deputy Manager - Radio Frequency Planning at RF-SMART
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Has low power consumption and supports multiple vendors
Pros and Cons
  • "Huawei Ethernet Switches support multiple vendors. You can integrate them according to the network scenario. Their power consumption is low."
  • "The solution needs to be more user-friendly."

What is most valuable?

Huawei Ethernet Switches support multiple vendors. You can integrate them according to the network scenario. Their power consumption is low. 

What needs improvement?

The solution needs to be more user-friendly. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with the product for two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The tool is stable. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never contacted support. 

How was the initial setup?

Huawei Ethernet Switches' deployment is not complex. To deploy them, you must end the IP addresses and configure the port. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution's pricing is in the middle, but you will be charged when you upgrade the tenant. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten. 

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