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Attribute Ratings
- Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend

9.1
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch
91%
5 Ratings

9.0
Cisco Ethernet Switches
90%
14 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
Cisco Ethernet Switches
90%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch
I like the performance of this platform around the establishment of digital operation space. It has enabled our IT team to build an interactive base that links our marketing team to our potential customers. The cost of creating the networking system is lower as compared to most upcoming platforms. I can totally recommend this product to any business organization for reliable networking systems. It has successfully connected our business to cloud networking services.
Marketing Specialist
GelattinaMarketing & Advertising, 201-500 employees
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Cisco is a name well known in the IT field. The technology is tried and true and they have built a reputation on a solid platform. Though many people do not like the cost of the devices and the continued fees associated with long term ownership, you get what you pay for. I dont hesitate to recommend Cisco because I know people will get a solid product that will last a long time.
Senior Infrastructure Administrator
Merz North AmericaMedical Devices, 501-1000 employees
Pros
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch
- Many 10GbE SFP+ fiber port options.
- Can be used in Distribution and Core topologies.
- Options with 20, 32 and 48 10GbE SFP+ ports.
- Redundant fans, fonts, and CPU.

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 201-500 employeesCisco Ethernet Switches
- Easy setup and configuration. While the web UI has its quirks, setting up VLANs and other tasks which can be exceedingly complicated on other switches, are much easier on Cisco SG switches. You also have the ability to upload an existing configuration to switches, which can speed up the task of deploying many identical switches.
- Features for the price. Getting a 48 port L3 switch with PoE+ for less than $2,000 is a great value.
- Reliability. We have hundreds of the SG switches in dozens of client sites, many in harsh conditions, and they just keep going.
CTO (Chief Technical Officer)
Pachyderm ConsultingInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Cons
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch
- It's not a "all in one" platform. Requires many components
- Softphone GUI could be improved
- Limited ACD functionality
Directeur - Exploitation des technologies de l'information
Biron Health GroupHospital & Health Care, 1001-5000 employees
Cisco Ethernet Switches
- The web UI has taken a turn for the worse with the latest firmware on the SGx50 models -- the bifurcation between basic and advanced modes and the changes to the way VLANs are modified is a step backward in my opinion.
- The power bricks on smaller models are enormous. I'm sure, however, keeping this circuitry external to the switch is what keeps my switches running year after year in hot environments.
- Fans can be a bit loud on larger switches -- this is true of pretty much any 1U device though.
CTO (Chief Technical Officer)
Pachyderm ConsultingInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Pricing Details
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Cisco Ethernet Switches
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Likelihood to Renew
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch
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Cisco Ethernet Switches
Cisco Ethernet Switches 9.0
Based on 1 answer
for their relialiabilty
Network Build Leader
GEChemicals, 10,001+ employees
Alternatives Considered
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch
Most problems that face our company has been solved by an effective performance of this product. The operation and continuity of our business programs are boosted by great network connections. Alcatel company has been helpful in providing training and development guidelines where possible. The system performance has built a powerful operation base that can identify and provide solutions to business challenges. The digital working base for all our plans has been implemented.
Marketing Manager
MANGORetail, 10,001+ employees
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Cisco is more enterprise level, more reliable, and generally more feature rich but also very expensive. That being said old or refurbished Cisco switches are much more affordable and in comparison to even new switches from the competitor they are still a great value even though they are used. I like Ubiquiti switches as well but Cisco is usually better overall.

Verified User
Technician in Information Technology
Education Management Company, 201-500 employeesReturn on Investment
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch
- It has created positive Return on Investment.
- Our main IT objectives have been achieved.
Marketing Specialist
GelattinaMarketing & Advertising, 201-500 employees
Cisco Ethernet Switches
- Failure on Cisco Switches, from my experience, is rare in the first 5 years the device is up.
- I have see the Cisco 6500 switches go 5 years without a reboot, which is nothing short of amazing.
- The service that you get is top notch and available 24/7, and you really cannot put a price on that.
Network Administrator II
iQorTelecommunications, 10,001+ employees