Apollo Optical Systems (ECI TM1200) vs. HPE Networking Comware / FlexFabric Switches

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Apollo Optical Systems (ECI TM1200)
Score 6.0 out of 10
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Apollo Optical Systems, beginning with the ECI TM1200 launched in 2018, are a family of optical transport and switching platforms that aim to provide scalable, high-density and energy-efficient solutions from access to core. The vendor states Apollo enables service providers to deploy optical networks at a lower cost per bit, while simultaneously providing packet services, high efficiency end-to-end operations, and SDN applications. Ribbon Communications merged with ECI Telecom in 2019. Ribbon…N/A
HPE Networking Comware / FlexFabric Switches
Score 9.2 out of 10
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) offers the FlexFabric and Comware product line of data center networking equipment.N/A
Pricing
Apollo Optical Systems (ECI TM1200)HPE Networking Comware / FlexFabric Switches
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Apollo Optical Systems (ECI TM1200)HPE Networking Comware / FlexFabric Switches
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Ratings
Apollo Optical Systems (ECI TM1200)HPE Networking Comware / FlexFabric Switches
Likelihood to Recommend
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8.8
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User Testimonials
Apollo Optical Systems (ECI TM1200)HPE Networking Comware / FlexFabric Switches
Likelihood to Recommend
Ribbon Communications
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
The switch is intuitive and very simple to configure so I would recommend it to anyone for their data center. It allows for someone who might just be a server expert and not a switching expert to have a far simpler time than would normally be expected.
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Pros
Ribbon Communications
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • SCSI support.
  • No additional license to unlock features.
  • High availability.
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Cons
Ribbon Communications
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • Consistent upgrades and updates considering the breaches spreading in the network.
  • Interoperability with third party software.
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Alternatives Considered
Ribbon Communications
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
HPE FlexNetwork 5510 HI delivers outstanding resiliency, security, and multiservice support while Aruba is more suitable for mobile network support
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Return on Investment
Ribbon Communications
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • Performs well under stress, it is the core of our data center for over 3 years without any failures.
  • Simplified our topology in our data center.
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