We performed a comparison between 3Com H3C Switches and Cisco 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."The hardware side is a very big advantage. We use it 24/7 and we haven't had any problems so far with the switches."
"The reliability of the solution has been the best feature."
"They're straightforward and stable."
"The installation is quite straightforward."
"They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand."
"It's for industry products, so it's easy to use."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the performance of the product."
"The most valuable feature is the performance."
"Technical support has always been helpful."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches are rugged, secure, and scalable. It provides smart devices and reliable switches."
"The main features of this solution are performance and ease of use."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The solution is basically issue-free."
"The configuration of 3Com H3C Switches could be better."
"The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication."
"When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions."
"I think there's nothing that needs to be improved because the company is no longer in existence."
"The cost and the integration with other solutions could be better."
"The GUI is not that easy."
"The typical areas of concern for Cisco Ethernet Switches are not technical but cost including support costs. I’ve never liked the fact that end users cannot download security patches without a support contract. I’ve had trouble getting approval to renew Cisco support contracts due to the cost."
"They need to offer free replacements until the end of life for devices."
"Network setup is quite complicated, particularly if you're implementing in a non-technical environment."
"Technical support could be better. Firmware upgrades should be better. We have an issue with upgrading the firmware. It's not upgradable. I think it should be easy to improve and upgrade the firmware."
"In terms of what could be improved, there is the bulk issue that is sometimes experienced with Cisco products we've used."
"The solution's pricing could be improved."
"This may be something that they are already working on, but it would be an improvement if they could add a layer of security to layer two and layer three to protect the server and to protect the data."
3Com H3C Switches is ranked 23rd in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews while Cisco Ethernet Switches is ranked 1st in Ethernet Switches with 128 reviews. 3Com H3C Switches is rated 8.0, while Cisco Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of 3Com H3C Switches writes "Reliable platform with a straightforward installation process ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Cisco Ethernet Switches writes "It's a solidly stable product from a leader in the field". 3Com H3C Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, whereas Cisco Ethernet Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches. See our 3Com H3C Switches vs. Cisco Ethernet Switches report.
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