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reviewer932685 - PeerSpot reviewer
VP at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Provides a problem-free network connection, but the performance varies
Pros and Cons
  • "I use it on a daily basis and I find it to be quite stable."
  • "The performance has been slow at times."

What is our primary use case?

I use these switches for personal use, as the infrastructure for my network. It allows me to connect to the internet.

What needs improvement?

The performance has been slow at times.

For how long have I used the solution?

I just started recently using Huawei Ethernet Switches.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I haven't had any problems with using this switch. I use it on a daily basis and I find it to be quite stable. I plan to continue using it.

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How are customer service and support?

I have not been in touch with Huawei's technical support.

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

I used another switch prior to this that had been installed by my previous service provider.

What about the implementation team?

The installation and setup were done by my servicer provider.

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

The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service.

What other advice do I have?

This switch is working for me and I can recommend the service provider. However, I can't recommend the switch yet because I don't have enough experience with it.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer1467366 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Extremely easy to use, flexible, stable, and offers great performance.
Pros and Cons
  • "Easy to use, flexible, stable, and offers great performance."
  • "Devices should have the ability to configure more easily."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case of this product is to layer devices and connect to switches. 

What is most valuable?

The solution is easy to use, flexible, stable, and it offers great performance. In my view, it's a total solution.

What needs improvement?

In order to improve the product, I'd like to see all devices have the ability to configure more easily. I think that's important. It's something I'd like to see in the next release along with improved scalability. 

For how long have I used the solution?

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How are customer service and technical support?

I think the technical support is good. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward. Deployment time differs depending on the configuration required. We have 30 users in our office and we plan to continue using this product. 

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

It's not the cheapest solution but I think it's the best. 

What other advice do I have?

I recommend this product and rate it a 10 out of 10. 

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reviewer1689987 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Operations Center Engineer at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Reliable, and easy to install, but it is difficult to configure
Pros and Cons
  • "Huawei Ethernet Switches are very stable."
  • "The configuration is very difficult even for someone who is already familiar with the configuration process."

What is our primary use case?

Huawei Ethernet Switches allow your devices and the network to connect with one another. It can also provide internet access.

What needs improvement?

The configuration is very difficult even for someone who is already familiar with the configuration process.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Huawei Ethernet Switches for approximately five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Huawei Ethernet Switches are very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is being used by 1,000 customers.

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

At the moment, I'm exclusively using Cisco switches.

How was the initial setup?

It was simple and straightforward to set up.

What other advice do I have?

In my opinion, the best option is Cisco.

If you don't know how to configure, you can use Google to get information about the processing and procedures that you can use to work with your data.

I would rate Huawei Ethernet Switches a six out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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reviewer1217082 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Scalable, easy to manage, and priced well
Pros and Cons
  • "What we like the most is that the price is reasonable and it's easy to manage."
  • "The stability could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

The Huawei Ethernet Switches help to make up our network infrastructure.

What is most valuable?

What we like the most is that the price is reasonable and it's easy to manage.

It's a switch that has all of the features that it needs to have.

What needs improvement?

The web interface is poor, it could be improved.

The stability could be improved.

Although it is suitable for us, it could have better third-party integration.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Huawei Ethernet Switches for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's pretty stable, but we have experienced some fails.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It's a scalable solution.

How are customer service and technical support?

We have not contacted technical support.

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

We have always had Huawei on-premises, it would be difficult to change.

How was the initial setup?

We have a team of three engineers who maintain this solution.

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

It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors.

What other advice do I have?

It's a good solution and I would recommend it.

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

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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