HPE Ethernet Switches vs MikroTik Cloud Router Switch comparison

HPE Ethernet Switches

Read 96 HPE Ethernet Switches reviews

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93% willing to recommend

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch

Read 18 MikroTik Cloud Router Switch reviews

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94% willing to recommend

HPE Ethernet Switches

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between HPE Ethernet Switches and MikroTik Cloud Router Switch 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 HPE Ethernet Switches vs. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch Report (Updated: May 2024).

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HPE Ethernet Switches vs. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Ethernet Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

11th

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

15th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Routers (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 2.3%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 1.0%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches

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Routers

9.3%

Featured Reviews

MichaelSleibi

IT Manager at Caritas Baby Hosptial

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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Terah Kaggwa

Technical manager at Djamboree

Sep 12, 2023

Straightforward setup, suitable for small offices to large ones and capable switches

It's suitable for office environments and service environments, like ISPs I like that it's quite flexible and addresses different issues. It's quite easy to use, and the pricing is great. We find them to be very capable switches. On MikroTik, possibly on some of the recent models, there have…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The solution is easy to set up and easy to use, unlike, for example, Cisco, which is more complex."

"We get a lifetime warranty for the solution so whenever the switches get faulty, you can get a replacement."

"It's stable and performing well."

"We use HPE Ethernet Switches to provide solutions for the hotel, their guests, and IPTV."

"It is a stable product."

"I would rate the stability a solid ten out of ten."

"The technical support for this solution has improved from what it was."

"The scalability is very good."

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"The performance has been good."

"The tool has impacted our company's network costs and productivity in a perfect manner and percentage-wise, I can say it is 120 percent."

"Some of the most valuable features are the simplicity, cost, usability, and power. As a package, it's extremely effective."

"This solution is very similar to the on-premises version making it easy to use for those who know the architect."

"I like that it's quite flexible and addresses different issues. It's quite easy to use, and the pricing is great. We find them to be very capable switches."

"The interface management and the user access management is pretty good."

"A valuable aspect is its user-friendly configuration, making it accessible even for individuals with basic technical knowledge."

"It is easy to set up."

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Cons

"The solution would be easier to set up if its GUI could improve or if it had a wizard."

"The quality of the service needs improvement."

"It is not very stable."

"The solution is a bit expensive."

"The solution is very comparable to Huawei, however, it could be more scalable. Huawei is easier to scale."

"The VLAN tagging could be improved,"

"We have had some rare occasions with glitches, so the stability can be improved."

"It's gone up in price in the last 12 months."

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"Antispam and antivirus features should be included in the future."

"There has to be more development in the OS. It's complex for this switch as compared to others like Cisco. For NetGear and Cisco, it's easy to adapt the VLAN concept but it should be simplified for MikroTik."

"If MikroTik had a marketing team and support team in India then it would be much easier for us to get the product, as well as support."

"The packet filtering, user log data, and user access log could all be improved."

"The port isolation and VLAN need to be improved."

"Technical support could be better."

"Improvements are needed with respect to some of the security, especially for VPN links between vendors other than Cisco."

"The solution does not yet offer a SaaS version."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"HPE costs almost the same as Cisco."

"The licensing cost is set up annually or every three years."

"There are no licensing costs for this solution."

"The tool's pricing is very cheap."

"HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution."

"We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required."

"All the solutions have a license for the QSFP. Additionally, there is a one-time license fee to increase the interface speed."

"We have to see only the security part when considering licenses because the licenses upgrade."

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"The price is competitive."

"In Pakistan, if you buy this cloud router, it's approximately $700 for the device."

"They came with the licensing when we purchased them."

"MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."

"I believe the price of the tool is high, but it is okay for the services we get from it."

"I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."

"This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."

"The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

21%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Media Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

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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What do you like most about MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?

The tool has impacted our company's network costs and productivity in a perfect manner and percentage-wise, I can say it is 120 percent.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?

I believe the price of the tool is high, but it is okay for the services we get from it.

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What needs improvement with MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?

The product might have room for improvement. I am satisfied with the product till now. The RAM capacity offered by the product needs to be increased, as it is one area where the tool currently has ...

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Also Known As

HP Ethernet Switches

MikroTik CRS Series

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Overview

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.

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is a new Smart Switch series. It combines the best features of a fully functional router and a Layer 3 switch, is powered by the familiar RouterOS. All the specific Switch configuration options are available in a special Switch menu, also ports can be removed from the switch configuration, and used for routing purposes.

Sample Customers

Emirates Palace Hotel

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