H3C Ethernet Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

H3C Ethernet Switches
Read 7 H3C Ethernet Switches reviews
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100% willing to recommend
HPE Ethernet Switches
Read 96 HPE Ethernet Switches reviews
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93% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between H3C Ethernet Switches and HPE Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

H3C Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
16th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
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HPE Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
11th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
96
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Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of H3C Ethernet Switches is 2.6%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 2.3%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

HosseinTavakoli - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 13, 2023
Products deliver quickly and allow us to bypass SFPs
H3C's scalability has negative points. You can buy a low model of Cisco and then upgrade it to a higher model, and then change the labels. This is what some people do on the gray market. The product is scalable in a negative way. You can buy a cheap model, install the software, and convert it to a higher model when the hardware is not supported because it's not a higher model. You upgrade the software and change the label. From this point, H3C is a better product. You cannot change the model number. You cannot upgrade it to another model. We have about 2,000 users using H3C Ethernet Switches across our clients.
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MS
May 7, 2024
Allows to monitor all the switches online so we can see what is happening and offers good security features
One use case was using the Wi-Fi switches to integrate with Broadcom X security. They integrate well, and we haven't had any issues We use tools to monitor all the switches online so we can see what is happening. So, it improved the data center operations. HPE Ethernet Switches have good security…
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Pros

"H3C Ethernet Switches have a fast delivery time."
"A good high-performance solution."
"Offering a five-year warranty, compared to competitors' one-year warranties, is a unique advantage of H3C switches."
"To date, it has proven to be highly reliable. We have encountered no issues or challenges with it thus far."
"H3C Ethernet Switches is a cheap solution."
"We can configure the switch stack on the internet. Other vendors do not offer this facility. It is fast and easy to manage."
"The best feature of H3C Ethernet Switches is their reliability."
"We have scaled it without any issues."
"We get a lifetime warranty for the solution so whenever the switches get faulty, you can get a replacement."
"The solution's interface is helpful, and you can see the traffic."
"It is a stable product."
"The speed is very fast."
"I value that there is a clear place to find a MAC table with HPE Ethernet Switches."
"The solution offers lifetime warranties."
"Stable and scalable."
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Cons

"There should be more public tools for configuration and comparing products."
"To enhance H3C switches for the next release, improving the user interface is crucial."
"H3C Ethernet Switches could improve by widening their product range."
"The solution’s stability could be improved."
"GUI needs to merge with CLI."
"The only improvement needed is the significantly better lead time for delivery compared to other American products. In terms of technology, there isn't much difference, especially since X3 is a subsidiary of XP, and they use the same technology. However, the delivery time is notably better."
"Lacks decent cloud management."
"They should have more control tools for controlling the bandwidth."
"There is room for improvement in the update process, especially the web UI update process."
"We have some problems with the performance of our HPE Ethernet Switches because they are old."
"It would be helpful to have training available for this solution."
"Configuration can be complex."
"The pricing is expensive."
"The solution could be more stable."
"The product could always use better technical support."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"H3C Ethernet Switches are reasonably priced."
"H3C Ethernet Switches are priced at around $500 per unit, which is very cheap and one of the most competitive prices out there."
"The pricing is very affordable, making it a not-so-expensive choice. On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I would rate it a seven."
"H3C Ethernet Switches is targeted for SMBs because it's cheaper compared to Huawei switches."
"We just bought new switches for $500 last year, and now, the same switch is $800. It's gone up in price in the last 12 months."
"We have to see only the security part when considering licenses because the licenses upgrade."
"We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required."
"There are no licensing costs for this solution."
"I believe HPE is less expensive than Aruba's and UniFi and that is why certain clients have chosen them as their solution."
"The tool's pricing is very cheap."
"All the solutions have a license for the QSFP. Additionally, there is a one-time license fee to increase the interface speed."
"I like HPE switches because you get a perpetual license with the hardware. The initial cost is about the same as other switches, but it starts beating the competitors after three or four years because you don't have to pay for additional annual licensing costs."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Retailer
8%
Educational Organization
8%
Computer Software Company
21%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
5%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about H3C Ethernet Switches?
H3C Ethernet Switches is a cheap solution.
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What needs improvement with H3C Ethernet Switches?
To enhance H3C switches for the next release, improving the user interface is crucial. Currently, they lack a web-based configuration mode, only offering a command-line interface.
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What is your primary use case for H3C Ethernet Switches?
We use H3C Ethernet Switches to connect between PCs and servers.
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What do you like most about HPE Ethernet Switches?
The solution is very stable and easy to use.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Ethernet Switches?
Subscription is okay for me. I take a three-year subscription. My contract is three years.
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What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?
I would like to see more updates for the solution.
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Overview

H3C S5560 High Performance Ethernet Switch is the latest development of Gigabit speed Layer 3 Ethernet switch. This powerful and highly secure series switch is built based on industry-leading high performance hardware architecture and H3C Comware V7 platform. It supports diversified services, high capacity GE access port as well as high density 10GE uplink, which meet the requirements for high density campus access and high performance aggregation.

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

Ying Wa College, Centro Digital Pictures
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