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We performed a comparison between Huawei Ethernet Switches and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Huawei Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"They are very user-friendly. Handling Huawei is very easy.""Scalability isn't an issue.""The affordability of this solution has been most useful.""Huawei Ethernet Switches are both scalable and stable.""It is cheap.""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.""The most valuable feature is the audit systems. I also like that it can synchronize on the alternate configuration of products together at the same time.""When you buy a switch from Huawei, the switches come along with a lot of features that you do not need to pay extra money for."

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"The most valuable feature is switching on our network.""It is a scalable solution.""Junos OS is extremely flexible and easy to pick up.""The Juniper EX Series's most valuable feature is its robustness. Additionally, it is easy to use and great GUI.""One of the most valuable features of Juniper Ethernet Switches is they are rugged.""The virtual Chassis feature for stacking is good in general, with high bandwidth for the link, which is good.""Juniper switches are smart and we have all the features that we want. You can rollback to the previous version if you make any mistake during configuration. This is not possible in Cisco.""It is stable."

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Cons
"I would like to see more training opportunities available.""We had a few issues with integration.""The stability could be improved.""The tool is not very robust in harsh environments. Issues with cooling and power can cause these switches to fail, which concerns customers. They work well in data centers but might be problematic in places without cooling or heat.""We would like to have a greater level of automation using this solution. The customer support could also be faster.""The interoperability of the devices, in general, on the Huawei switches is not good and is known to be not good. Maybe they can improve this a bit.""The technical support is a bit difficult to work with if you don't speak Mandarin.""In the future, incorporating AI features into Ethernet switches, particularly in the controller base, would be beneficial."

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"In the next release of this solution, I would like to see better integration with software-defined networking.""You need to make a few local configurations to work with the solution. We have faced issues with the tool's stability.""More security could be provided, especially with the rising cyber-attacks in business organizations.""The durability of the devices could be better.""The upgrading of the system should be simplified and made faster.""Support could be improved.""We are undergoing a migration to software-defined networking. Different vendors have to integrate with each other and we are not seeing this type of capability within Juniper. We are getting left behind in this technology trend by staying with this solution. Juniper is also losing a bit of market share because of this.""I would like the ability to operate with other operating systems."

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  • "We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
  • "The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
  • "Huawei comes with a lot of features out of the box that you have to pay extra for with other products. They do charge extra in the licensing for certain additional features."
  • "The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
  • "The product is competitively priced in its market."
  • "It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
  • "The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
  • "The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
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  • "Support prices and licensing scheme need to be improved to allow some features to be purchased at lower costs, for example, RPM​."
  • "We purchased the box for a one-time charge, and we are paying a yearly support fee of several hundred Euros."
  • "The maintenance cost is approximately €2,000 ($2,200 USD) per year, including support, for our entire fleet."
  • "This solution is cheaper than Cisco or HP switches."
  • "The Juniper switches are less expensive than competing brands."
  • "Juniper costs less than the competition. As a comparison, Cisco is 33% more."
  • "The pricing for the support is very high."
  • "It's was $100,000 per year."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known… more »
    Top Answer:If compared to Cisco, this is a well priced solution. Compared to HP, it is a little bit overpriced. Overall, they are priced in the middle compared to competitors.
    Top Answer:Juniper EX model is ok for the campus network as the ex4300 is EOL in a few years and the new ex4400 is the standard. Now for the QFX model, 5k/10k in CRB mode IP fabric Ethernet switching is horrible… more »
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    Juniper Ethernet Switches
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    Overview
    Huawei SOHO & SMB Switches, an Energy-saving Ethernet access switches with service features that are easy to install and maintain. It has a S1700 Series Enterprise Switches that caters from small- to medium-sized businesses and Internet cafes.

    Juniper Ethernet Switches are made up of the EX Series product line. These EX Series Ethernet Switches provide branch, campus and data center networks with access, aggregation and core layer switching solutions. The end result is secure, fast and efficient application and data delivery.

    Today's enterprise networks increasingly demand mobile access, optimal availability, virtualization, and unified communications. The Juniper Ethernet Switches EX Series caters for all of these requirements, ensuring business continuity, network flexibility and maximum productivity.

    Juniper EX Series switches are AI-driven, operated and managed using the Mist AI cloud from Juniper. This gives EX customers simplified operations with insights, anomaly detection and automated troubleshooting, empowering IT teams to deliver the best user experience across the wired network.

    Sample Customers
    Newcastle University, Jingyang District of Deyang City in Sichuan Province, Southwest China, Glasgow Rangers Soccer Team, RMIT, Insurance Industry Association of Zhejiang Province, China, APT Satellite Holdings Limited (APT)
    BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider21%
    Pharma/Biotech Company13%
    Government11%
    Computer Software Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider32%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Computer Software Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise33%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise54%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise52%
    Buyer's Guide
    Huawei Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Huawei Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Huawei Ethernet Switches is ranked 12th in Ethernet Switches with 54 reviews while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 65 reviews. Huawei Ethernet Switches is rated 7.6, while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Huawei Ethernet Switches writes "The solution is power efficient, stable, and provides free-of-cost batch upgrades". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches writes "Provides campus switches and access switches that are simple to deploy, but the code isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design". Huawei Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches and Nokia Ethernet Service Switch, whereas Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and Arista Networks Platform. See our Huawei Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches report.

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