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We performed a comparison between Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches and HPE 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 Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"It is a stable and good product.""I have found the solution has great standards and compatibility across all vendors.""Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are pretty good overall.""The most valuable feature is basic networking functionality.""The most valuable feature of Cisco routers is that they are robust.""I would recommend Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches to other organizations.""Cisco Linksys is scalable. You can use it as an extender, too.""The most valuable feature is stability."

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"We get a lifetime warranty for the solution so whenever the switches get faulty, you can get a replacement.""It is a scalable solution.""What I like the most is the management system integrated with the HP system.""It's stable. We never have any issues.""The solution is highly stable.""I have found the most valuable feature is stability.""The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability.""It's fairly lightweight, they don't require a lot of maintenance."

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Cons
"Make them tougher and more ruggedized for warmer and Industrial types of environments, and HumiSeal the main boards and internal components.""The solution's price could be better.""Scalability-wise, this solution is not designed for small businesses.""We are expecting one software that can run across all of Cisco hardware, software, and Cisco Switch router, similar to what Juniper has.""The solution is costly.""I would like to see more manageability. That's primarily the reason why Linksys switches don't work in the enterprise space. They don't have the management and capabilities of other switches.""There is a four-month wait list for certified switches and licenses in Libya because they must be shipped from Dubai.""The Cisco user interfaces can be difficult to use and maintain."

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"The next release would benefit from adding a central management that could be deployable on premise and allow you to see the layout of topology.""They should release more updates for the solution.""If there is any fluctuation in power then we will face an outage with our POE switches, so this is something that should be improved.""They should continue to work on new features.""The pricing could be better.""There is room for improvement in the update process, especially the web UI update process.""There is a limitation of capability.""The solution is very comparable to Huawei, however, it could be more scalable. Huawei is easier to scale."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It's an affordable price for small companies using on-premises networks where cloud services are too expensive for them."
  • "If you look at the product portfolio from Cisco, it's quite expensive."
  • "The price of this solution is high, but it depends on the number of units that you want to order."
  • "I think that pricing should be more competitive. While the Cisco product is good, the pricing is not competitive. People will end up going with other cheaper solutions such as Arista."
  • "Cisco switches are a little expensive when it comes to the price."
  • "The price of Linksys products is pretty reasonable."
  • "The licensing cost is not bad and is actually very competitive within the product category."
  • "Pricing should be more competitive. There are other switches that are cheaper."
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  • "There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."
  • "Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
  • "This is not an expensive solution."
  • "This is an expensive product."
  • "There are no licensing costs for this solution."
  • "The pricing is very good."
  • "The price is fair."
  • "They are affordable and less expensive than Cisco. Their price was the decider at the time."
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    Top Answer:The product is reasonably priced. It is flexible. We can pay for it monthly or annually.
    Ranking
    9th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,623
    Comparisons
    4,327
    Reviews
    30
    Average Words per Review
    379
    Rating
    8.4
    10th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,432
    Comparisons
    4,131
    Reviews
    27
    Average Words per Review
    370
    Rating
    8.2
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    Linksys Ethernet Switches
    HP Ethernet Switches
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    Overview
    Linksys Ethernet Switches bring greater reliability and coverage to your home network.

    HP has created the most open, integrated and software-defined networking portfolio and ecosystem of its kind – driving simplification with networks that understand, adapt to and protect your business applications in real-time. Only HP extends the momentum of software-defined networking everywhere–from the mobile edge to the heart of data centers.

    Sample Customers
    Linz AG
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company18%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Retailer11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    REVIEWERS
    Healthcare Company8%
    University6%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Educational Organization5%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise32%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise52%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise46%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 96 reviews. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is rated 8.0, while HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches writes "An advanced, sophisticated solution that allows for segmentation within networks". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HPE Ethernet Switches writes "Allows to monitor all the switches online so we can see what is happening and offers good security features ". Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and D-Link Ethernet Switches, whereas HPE Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS Switches. See our Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches report.

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