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3Com H3C Switches vs Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #22 with an average rating of 10.0, while Juniper is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.4. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 0.9% mindshare in ES, compared to Juniper’s 3.1% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Juniper users who would recommend it.
3Com H3C Switches
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91% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and 3Com H3C Switches compete in the networking market. Data comparisons show Juniper excels in technical support and reliability, while 3Com H3C offers ease of integration and an advanced feature set.

Features: Juniper EX Series provides robust security protocols, high performance, and seamless integration with Junos OS. 3Com H3C boasts comprehensive network management tools, extensive scalability options, and strong Layer 2/3 functionalities.

Room for Improvement: Juniper EX Series could improve its initial cost and ease of deployment for smaller networks and offer more competitive pricing for budget-conscious businesses. Enhancements in automation capabilities could benefit enterprise-level operations. 3Com H3C may need to bolster its technical support and focus on integrating more robust security protocols. Increased reliability could match higher performance demands, and its interface can be made more intuitive for advanced users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Juniper EX Series is recognized for its intuitive installation and responsive customer support. Its comprehensive assistance stands out, though 3Com H3C is noted for straightforward deployment and user-friendly setup, offering faster processes for less complex networks.

Pricing and ROI: Juniper EX Series requires higher upfront investments justified by long-term reliability and substantial ROI, targeting long-term returns. 3Com H3C offers a cost-effective solution with quicker ROI due to lower initial investments, appealing to those prioritizing cost efficiency.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

3Com H3C Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
22nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Juniper EX Series Ethernet ...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
73
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of 3Com H3C Switches is 0.9%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is 3.1%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches3.1%
3Com H3C Switches0.9%
Other96.0%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

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AdnanAli1
Manager at Necsol
Has improved operational response times and reduced downtime across departments
There is no negative impact, but to some extent their software side needs improvement because most people are familiar with iDRAC for the Dell product. Their software product is quite different and is new software. You have to take some time to learn their programming and other things such as installation of the media, Windows or office applications, or anything else. It is not complex. It is because it is a new thing and we had to face a little more problem for the installation at first. But now after some time, it has become easy for us because we have been working with Dell and listening about Dell for a long time, about decades. 3Com H3C Switches has occupied our market and has been working now for the last two to three years. 3Com H3C Switches has gained this much reputation and the brand is at its peak. It will be a matter of time and with the passage of time the learning stage will improve.
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Patrick Anaku - PeerSpot reviewer
Patrick Anaku
Senior Network Engineer at Roke Telkom
Has provided reliable performance with useful features such as virtual chassis and high port density
The important thing for our use case of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches has been reliability, and there are features such as the Virtual Chassis feature, which is one of the things we use. In our case, we use them as core switches in a network that is not very large, and their reliability and the Virtual Chassis feature work well for us. It was one of the reasons we chose it, along with the port density; we are using the 32 port and the 48 port, which work for our needs. Regarding its security features such as MACsec encryption, they are standard and cover what we want; we do not do a lot as they are just Layer 2 switches, but it has standard security features.
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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 installation is quite straightforward."
"They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand."
"They're straightforward and stable."
"The user interface is upgraded to the latest GUI technology, allowing configurations like VLAN to be done through the interface rather than the command line, making it more efficient."
"The reliability of the solution has been the best feature."
"Their customer service is instant with a tracking system and follow-ups for human access."
"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."
"3Com H3C Switches products are available at a low price, and the second most important factor is their services, availability of parts, and warranty claims, with main service centers in all major cities of Pakistan."
"Both Juniper and Cisco switches are interoperable."
"As far as technology and WAN assurance are concerned, I rate Juniper switch ten out of ten."
"It is easy to configure, and there are three routing switches."
"The most valuable features of Juniper Ethernet Switches are the simple configuration and ruggedness."
"The feature I like the most is the ability to reword changes before committing to the change. We can always reword changes in 10 minutes if they don't work."
"The tool's most valuable feature is stability."
"The solution is scalable. It supports my five-year expansion plan. I could expand without a problem."
"There is no end to the ability to scale Juniper."
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Cons

"To some extent their software side needs improvement because most people are familiar with iDRAC for the Dell product."
"The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication."
"When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions."
"The company should come up with new security features and new management and log recording systems, helping customers to analyze issues and prevent future incidents."
"The cost and the integration with other solutions could be better."
"The company should come up with new security features and new management and log recording systems, helping customers to analyze issues and prevent future incidents."
"I think there's nothing that needs to be improved because the company is no longer in existence."
"The configuration of 3Com H3C Switches could be better."
"The management tools are limited in their abilities, and suffer from upgrade problems."
"Juniper should consider reducing its pricing."
"The stability could be better. We find, for example, Cisco, to be more stable."
"The only issue that we have with Juniper Ethernet Switches is the firmware because it is not stable."
"Juniper has a problem: even registered partners cannot open tickets or take support directly with Juniper."
"The only issue that we have with Juniper Ethernet Switches is the firmware because it is not stable."
"The tool should improve its fabric."
"One potential drawback of the Juniper EX Series has been that those without experience using a command-line interface (CLI) may find it intimidating. However, Junos is working on improving this by offering tools, such as Juniper Mist with Wired Assurance and Apstra. Additionally, the graphical user interface (GUI) could be improved as it has been considered lackluster across the board in Junos."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."
"The cost could be improved, but it is cheaper than the others."
"We don't need to pay for the solution's features."
"The maintenance cost is approximately €2,000 ($2,200 USD) per year, including support, for our entire fleet."
"Relatively affordable per switch."
"You require the Junos Management Platform in order to manage the switches and you need to purchase the Juniper Ethernet Switches."
"There is a need to make a payment towards the perpetual licensing model offered by the product and also towards the subscription-based model for hardware replacement."
"You don't need to license every switch. We only chose to cover support on core/key equipment and keep a cold spare available when needed."
"For the QFX5000 Juniper switches, the price is about $10,000, but they would probably sell it for $1,000. Nobody can beat Juniper's pricing when it comes to switches. Juniper out-prices everybody, but they get you on the back end, maintenance, service port, and service contract."
"The product's pricing is less and almost half of Cisco's."
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Comparison Review

it_user82779 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user82779
Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Jan 29, 2014
Benefits of Juniper vs Cisco
Both are decent products. I prefer Juniper for the following reasons: 1) Cleaner separation of data plane from control plane. Higher end Cisco devices are better at this but most of the lower end products still seem to be more integrated than I like. 2) The Hierarchical config design means I can…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
University
6%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
University
9%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business39
Midsize Enterprise17
Large Enterprise24
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about 3Com H3C Switches?
The installation is quite straightforward.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for 3Com H3C Switches?
Price is the major factor. You cannot say it is much better because all servers and all products have a few things in common, which are the processor, storage, and RAM and other things. Mostly the ...
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What needs improvement with 3Com H3C Switches?
There is no negative impact, but to some extent their software side needs improvement because most people are familiar with iDRAC for the Dell product. Their software product is quite different and...
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In terms of ethernet switches, would you go with Cisco or Juniper?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known...
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What advice do you have for others considering Juniper Ethernet Switches?
Juniper EX model is ok for the campus network as the ex4300 is EOL in a few years and the new ex4400 is the standard. Now for the QFX model, 5k/10k in CRB mode IP fabric Ethernet switching is horri...
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What is your primary use case for Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches?
The important thing for our use case of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches has been reliability, and there are features such as the Virtual Chassis feature, which is one of the things we use. In o...
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Overview

3Com Baseline switches provide cost-effective layer 2 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ethernet switching for LANs that do not need management capabilities. Simple to install and economical to own, they feature wirespeed performance on fixed-configuration, rack-mountable platforms.
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Juniper Ethernet Switches are made up of the EX Series product line. These EX Series Ethernet Switches provide branch, campus and data center networks with access, aggregation and core layer switching solutions. The end result is secure, fast and efficient application and data delivery.

Today's enterprise networks increasingly demand mobile access, optimal availability, virtualization, and unified communications. The Juniper Ethernet Switches EX Series caters for all of these requirements, ensuring business continuity, network flexibility and maximum productivity.

Juniper EX Series switches are AI-driven, operated and managed using the Mist AI cloud from Juniper. This gives EX customers simplified operations with insights, anomaly detection and automated troubleshooting, empowering IT teams to deliver the best user experience across the wired network.

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Sample Customers

British Columbia Assessment Authority, DreamWorks, DRV
BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
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