We use this solution as a switch for networks.
Managing Member at Pender & Associates
Reliable, quick installation, and functions well overall
Pros and Cons
- "Overall the solution functions very well."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Overall the solution functions very well.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The have found from my experience the solution is stable.
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How was the initial setup?
The initial installation is very quick.
What about the implementation team?
We implement the solution for our customers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of the solution is fair compared to others. However, it is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Ubiquiti UniFi Switches a nine out of ten.
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IT at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
Easy to configure and manage using a simple interface
Pros and Cons
- "The user interface makes it simple to configure and manage."
- "This brand is not very popular in China."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case is an access switch.
What is most valuable?
The user interface makes it simple to configure and manage.
The access speeds are high.
What needs improvement?
This brand is not very popular in China.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been dealing with Ubiquiti UniFi Switches for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a stable product and we plan to continue using it in the future.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is good. We have approximately 40 users.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is available but it is not provided by the manufacturer. It is provided by a third party.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have used different products in the past, and the suitability of this one depends on the requirements.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is very easy. It took approximately half an hour to deploy.
The time required for deployment will be based on the requirements and complexity of the environment, but our requirements are very simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of this product is cheap.
What other advice do I have?
This is a product that I would recommend for small companies.
I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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October 2024
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Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Has good performance, price, and a lot of functions
Pros and Cons
- "The performance is good. They also have good prices."
- "The stability and installation could be improved."
What is most valuable?
The performance is good. They also have good prices and have a lot of functions in their software.
The idea used in Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is very powerful and interesting. It's also new in this market.
What needs improvement?
They improved the stability a little bit, but it still requires more stability.
Installation could be easier as well.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using it for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is not as stable as required. They improved the stability a little bit, but it still requires more stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have about 100 users, but we have approximately 10 switches. They are connected to a video recorder and a lot of video cameras.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used Juniper before.
How was the initial setup?
We had a problem with the initial setup because first we needed to upgrade the firmware. I think they have solved this in the latest switches.
It took about a day to solve the problem during the initial deployment.
What about the implementation team?
I deployed it myself. You would need one person for deployment and maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is good, and it doesn't require additional licenses.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend it for offices, but I wouldn't recommend it for data centers.
On a scale from one to ten, I would rate Ubiquiti UniFi Switches at nine.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Administrator with 11-50 employees
You don't need to be a pro to use this solution but it does have stability problems
Pros and Cons
- "It is great size-wise and the user interface is easy to use. You don't need to be a pro to use this solution."
- "In terms of improvement, sometimes we have bugs."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case is to have for security.
What is most valuable?
It is great size-wise and the user interface is easy to use. You don't need to be a pro to use this solution.
What needs improvement?
In terms of improvement, sometimes we have bugs.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using UniFi Switches for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have had issues with stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We haven't had any problems with scalability. There are more or less eight people using this solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer support will depend on the integrator.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very straightforward. The deployment took around fifteen minutes. We were able to do it ourselves. An integrator is not needed.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend it. It's a good solution. You might need something more reliable. For a small company, it is great.
I would rate it a seven out of ten. Stability needs improvement.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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