Huawei Ethernet Switches Reviews

We use the product for Layer Three and Layer Two distribution and access.

We've used the solution for a long time. They last quite a while.

I already had a background with Cisco, so getting used to their system was a little bit complex. The way you configure a VLAN in an access port or in a VLAN to be allowed in the trunk was totally different. They have a concept there with hybrid VLAN, and it kind of made things complex for me.

We had a few issues with integration.

In the company, we're using Huawei wireless and the wireless controller, and those switches are the ones that made the transition between the clients and the WiFi server, and we had a few problems.

Some switches in our network are end-of-life. They shouldn't be there anymore. They're too old. They have already improved lots of things, however, the mistakes here will fall on our laps as we are using end-of-life devices, and they don't give support anymore for that.

We've used the solution for five years or more. 

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. We gave room for Layer Two Mac addresses. We had always the need to go there and reboot that switch or unplug a cord or LAN cable from there.

We didn't just scale it. We only had seven switches. They worked well, however, we had lots of issues with flooding.

We didn't use technical support. I wouldn't be able to rate their services. 

I've used Cisco in the past.

The initial setup was complex. I'd rate it two out of five in terms of ease of setup. It was a bit difficult.

We handled the initial setup in-house. We didn't have any outside technicians or consultants.

There aren't any licensing costs. It's a one-off payment at the beginning and then you can use them for as long as you like. If you want to expand or use another service, you do need to pay for that, however. 

I'm not sure if the company has a business relationship with Huawei. We might have in the past. I'm not sure if that is still the case. 

I'd advise potential new users to first get the concepts right before implementing them. 

I'd rate the solution a four out of ten. It wasn't good, but it wasn't terrible. 

Our clients are using Huawei Ethernet Switches to power their cameras, and ethernet-powered devices. Additionally, the solution is connected to workstations, other endpoints, and wireless access points.

Huawei Ethernet Switches has helped my organization to secure many LAN projects.

The most valuable features of Huawei Ethernet Switches are high reliability, ease of deployment, and manageability.

Huawei Switch can make further advancements as the current CLI lacks coherence as we have in Cisco CLI. 

Additionally, the available online documentation and training for the solution could improve.

I have been using Huawei Ethernet Switches for approximately five years.

It is very stable.

The solution is very scalable.

The support I have received from Huawei Ethernet Switches is better than Cisco.

I rate the support from Huawei Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.

Positive

Cisco Catalyst Switches. Most cases because of client's budget.

In-house implementation.

Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors.

None

My advice to others is I would recommend this solution. However, if budget is not a concern then I would recommend Cisco, they are the best.

I rate Huawei Ethernet Switches a seven out of ten.

We use the product to provide access and edge connectivity to customers.

The tool’s pricing is reasonable. It has a high throughput capacity.

I would like the tool to improve its operational efficiency, speed, security features, and functionalities.

I have been using the solution for ten years.

he solution is stable but there is scope for improvement for its stability.

The solution is scalable and I would rate it an eight out of ten.

The tool’s support is good but it could be faster. They need to include more English-speaking support staff since most of the time support is given by Chinese team members.

Neutral

The tool’s setup is straightforward. The deployment takes around seven working days to complete. Before deploying the solution, you need to know the specification of the Switch.

The product’s implementation can be done in-house.

I would rate the tool a seven out of ten. You need around 10-30 maintenance staff to manage the tool.

We use the solution for user servers and websites within our company. 

This solution causes us problems. If you import a different software version, parameters are changed, and the configuration resets so you have to set it all up again. 

The solution is easy to set up. 

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.

We have been implementing the solution for around a year. 

The solution is almost stable. 

I would say this solution is not as scalable as other options like Juniper. We have over 1000 users in our company. 

We have faced issues with the solution that sometimes required support, and we haven't had any problems with the support we received. 

Positive

The initial setup of the solution was easy, it took 20 to 25 minutes.  

I would rate this solution a five out of ten.

Huawei Ethernet Switches come with native ACs. 

The product should improve cloud capability. 

I have been working with the solution for seven years. 

I rate the solution's stability an eight out of ten. It is very stable. 

I rate the tool's scalability a ten out of ten. 

Huawei Ethernet Switches has good technical support. 

Positive

I rate Huawei Ethernet Switches' deployment a ten out of ten. You can deploy it in five minutes. You need to do a POC before actual implementation. 

I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten. 

We have enterprise customers for Huawei Ethernet Switches. It is very scalable and cheaper than other vendors like Cisco. I rate the product a ten out of ten. 

We primarily use the solution for connecting internal users to access systems, switch to switch.

The pricing is quite good.

We find the support to be helpful.

The solution has been stable so far.

Scalability isn't an issue.

The initial setup is pretty simple.

The company needs to provide more on hand training on the product.

They should market the product more so that companies are more aware of its existence and what it can do for them. Huawei should highlight some more use cases to help companies understand more about what they can do.

I've been using the solution for two years. 

We find the solution to be stable. I haven't dealt with crashes or freezing. There are no bugs or glitches. it's a reliable product.

The scalability is very good. It's not an issue if a company needs to expand it.

The solution works well for small, medium, and large-scale organizations.

Support has been great. They are helpful and responsive. We're quite happy with the level of service we receive. 

We did use Cisco and a few other products before we used this solution. We tried it out and really liked its capabilities. 

It's not a hard solution to set up. I wouldn't describe the process as overly complex. 

We had a third-party vendor assist with the implementation process. 

The cost is reasonable. It's not an expensive solution.

I would rate the product at an eight out of ten overall.

I'd advise potential new users to try it out. I recommend it. Its pricing is great.

In terms of the most valuable features, LAN switching is more comfortable and valuable in the network. It is easy to configure and easy to deploy. It is helpful for the installation and it is easy to troubleshoot issues. It's an easy product to understand. It's a good solution. 

I had issues with patching the IOS. But right now I think Huawei has improved very much in the advanced technology and is more stable now. I think patch and bug fixes should be announced on a scheduled basis. That would eliminate the issues and improve the functionality of the device. It would be helpful. 

I have been using Huawei Ethernet Switches for five to six years. 

The stability is good. I installed the devices over two years ago and they're still running. It is a stable and reliable device.

It is scalable. 

Technical support is good. Out of ten, I would rate them seven or eight. 

I have worked with Cisco and Huawei. I have worked on both and both devices are stable and reliable devices. Cisco is a standard of devices. Huawei are valuable devices that work well. They are both sufficient and good devices.

The initial setup is very easy. I feel comfortable when I deploy and troubleshoot the device. It's easy to assess the device and understand its technology. It's very comfortable to use. 

The pricing is cheaper than other vendors, which is a plus. 

The device is stable, reliable, and cheaper as well than other devices. The features are valuable. They also have good support. 

I would rate it an eight out of ten. 

With respect to the hardware, I think Huawei should improve its chassis. Its hardware module like the cooling system is not as good as with other devices. For example, with Cisco, I switched off a router that was running more for than five to six years, 24/7. But the amazing thing was that the device was running continuously for about five to six years. With Huawei, I haven't seen any device uptime. Maybe it is an issue with the environment because in Pakistan the environment is dusty at most of the sites. That's may be why Huawei has this issue. The dust can stack on the cooling system and that may cause device failure or something to impact the performance. Huawei should improve its hardware chassis and must focus on the cooling system with respect to the environment or a dusty environment.

The most valuable feature of the solution is its network monitoring system. 

Huawei Ethernet Switches should improve its user interface. 

I have been working with the solution for six months. 

I would rate the tool's stability an eight out of ten. 

I would rate Huawei Ethernet Switches' scalability a seven out of ten. My company has 1200 users for the product and we use it 24/7. 

We have a contract for maintenance and support. 

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. 

We evaluated HPE products. We bought Huawei because the ETA of HPE was very difficult. 

I would rate the tool an eight out of ten. Try the solution and if it doesn't work out for you, you can switch to another product.