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Huawei CloudEngine Data Center Switches vs. RUCKUS Ethernet Switches

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    Huawei CloudEngine Data Center Switches

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AThe Huawei NetEngine series of DC switches is, the vendor states, a diversified product portfolio that supports flexible networking ranging from 500 to over 50,000 servers, with a unified open architecture that supports seamless evolution from the traditional data center network to the SDN and multi-cloud era.N/A

    RUCKUS Ethernet Switches

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ANow from CommScope, the RUCKUS® ICX family of fixed form-factor switches work together to simplify network set-up and management, enhance security, and minimize troubleshooting, offered as low-latency, non-blocking architecture that provide throughput for demanding applications.

    $835

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    Huawei CloudEngine Data Center SwitchesRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
    Editions & Modules
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    Compact Switch
    $835.00
    Port Switch
    $1,000.00
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Huawei CloudEngine Data Center SwitchesRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Cisco Nexus Series Switches
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Extreme Networks Wired Access - Switches
    Score9 out of 10
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    Cisco Nexus Series Switches
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Cisco Ethernet Switches
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Huawei CloudEngine Data Center SwitchesRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
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    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Huawei CloudEngine Data Center SwitchesRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Huawei Technologies
    The focus of the solution is datacenter, so it is a waste of resources to use them as SOHO or as access switches. All your robustness needs to be used correctly, so that there is no wasted investment. I also note that, as good practices, it is necessary to ensure redundancy and availability of assets and connections, so the investment is high, even more so if you need to mix fiber and twisted pair solutions.
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    CommScope
    I love this switch for access and aggregate, especially due to the lack of needing reboots. [Other systems require this] reliable and stable platform.
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    Pros
    Huawei Technologies
    • connection stability
    • Simplified port-channel configuration
    • Interoperability with various solutions
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    CommScope
    • They are relatively easy to configure and to maintain.
    • They have all of the high-end configuration capabilities as Cisco switches.
    • The switches have excellent performance and reliability.
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    Cons
    Huawei Technologies
    • Documentation, like every huawei product, needs improvement
    • The official training of this solution is extremely boring and theoretical. It is necessary to make something more practical and useful in everyday life.
    • As it is a line for datacenters, I believe that the product needs a better development in its chassis. It seems very fragile to me.
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    CommScope
    • Licensing for the 10GB ports is a bit pricey, but that was 5 years ago, so things may have changed
    • The CLI commands are slightly different than typical Cisco commands
    • Their rack mounting was not the prettiest in the world
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Huawei Technologies
    The Huawei CloudEngine Data Center Switches solution, as the name implies, is aimed at Datacenters and ToR applications. The development of such equipment was all designed to meet high processing loads and connections of servers, storages and other high-performance assets. The other solutions evaluated (and some we even have in our park) are for other purposes, such as access and edge.
    Incentivized
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    CommScope
    The switching holds up well against HP, Extreme, Juniper, et. al at the edge. Cost is also a huge factor, and played a part in the purchase. Not just for the switches themselves, but also optics can be purchased at a discount. Service delivery has been fantastic, and in 3 years I've not had to replace any of the brocade switches I've purchased.
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    Return on Investment
    Huawei Technologies
    • The investment ensured a better response, at the network level, of the applications
    • Support for 60 months guarantees better predictability when evaluating new investments of this type.
    • Product redundancy ensures greater availability of the entire infrastructure and applications, thus reducing downtime.
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    CommScope
    • Equipment just runs
    • Sometimes past EOL/EOS
    • Firmwares just work
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