3Com H3C Switches vs MikroTik Cloud Router Switch comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and MikroTik are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #22 with an average rating of 10.0, while MikroTik is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.9. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 1.0% mindshare in ES, compared to MikroTik’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of MikroTik users who would recommend it.

3Com H3C Switches

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

3Com H3C Switches and MikroTik Cloud Router Switch are competing in the networking hardware market. The comparison indicates that MikroTik Cloud Router Switch has the upper hand due to its advanced features, although users of 3Com H3C Switches are generally satisfied with pricing and support.

Features: 3Com H3C Switches offer robust scalability and strong security features. They are suitable for various network sizes with flexible options. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch impresses with advanced routing capabilities and extensive configuration options. It performs excellently in high-load environments, appealing to tech-savvy users seeking comprehensive network control.

Room for Improvement: 3Com H3C Switches could enhance their advanced feature set and offer more sophisticated configuration options. Users might benefit from a more competitive performance in high-load scenarios. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch could improve ease of deployment, making it more accessible for less technically inclined users. A streamlined setup process might help broaden its user base.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: 3Com H3C Switches are known for straightforward installations with efficient customer support, simplifying deployment for enterprises. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch features a modular deployment model with a steeper learning curve. However, it provides extensive online resources and community forums for support, helping users tackle implementation challenges.

Pricing and ROI: 3Com H3C Switches have a moderate setup cost, delivering reasonable ROI due to their durability and applicability in diverse environments. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, though initially more expensive, offers long-term value with high-performance features and lower maintenance costs, highlighting its long-term investment appeal.

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Categories and Ranking

3Com H3C Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

22nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

MikroTik Cloud Router Switch

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

17th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Routers (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of 3Com H3C Switches is 1.0%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 1.8%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
MikroTik Cloud Router Switch	1.8%
3Com H3C Switches	1.0%
Other	97.2%

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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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Andriejus Artamonovas

IT Specialist at a outsourcing company with 501-1,000 employees

Has supported deeper configuration through traffic mirroring and advanced VLAN setup

The main reason why MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is usually chosen is its raw performance to price ratio. In comparison to UniFi switches, MikroTik Cloud Router Switch can mirror all ports for traffic inspection for further traffic analysis, which UniFi cannot do. VLANs in MikroTik Cloud Router Switch are always useful. The way MikroTik implements VLAN-aware switching at the bridge level is hidden in the configuration. Making CRS work as a simple VLAN-aware switch requires deeper configuration, which is not intuitive. VLANs support individual interfaces not part of the bridge, allowing for double VLANing. You can create a VLAN interface in the interfaces context and also create a bridge interface, add physical ports, create VLANs for that bridge interface, and assign tagged and untagged ports and VLANs. Load balancing is one of the key components. The feature itself is quite efficient and works reliably on MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. The very basic setup is one of my favorites because they have their protocol where I can connect through the MAC address right on Layer 2, and I don't lose connectivity to the switch if I mess up with bridging or IP addressing.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The installation is quite straightforward."

"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."

"They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand."

"They're straightforward and stable."

"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."

"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 router power is the most valuable aspect."

"The wiki page that describes the scripting and other features is very 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."

"It is easy to set up the solution."

"Regarding security and visibility in monitoring, it is very good, the GUI is very intuitive, and it has many more features than those from major vendors."

"The performance has been good."

"The beauty of MikroTik is that you have flexibility with the routing parts."

"The main reason why MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is usually chosen is its raw performance to price ratio."

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Cons

"The configuration of 3Com H3C Switches could be better."

"The cost and the integration with other solutions could be better."

"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 company should come up with new security features and new management and log recording systems, helping customers to analyze issues and prevent future incidents."

"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."

"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 solution does not yet offer a SaaS version."

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

"It can be difficult to identify key functions for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. I experience functionality limitations, particularly when trying to find specific features."

"Most of the time, the MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is stable. If I were to rate the stability on a scale of 1 to 10 where 10 is the best, I would give it a 5."

"Aspects such as zero trust, security, and management interface could be improved, which would be useful."

"The bulk efficiencies and the control of traffic could be a bit better."

"It happens that you may find your network is down, if you reboot the switch, they come up. However, sometimes, they reset themselves. That's a big issue."

"In medium to large sectors, there's a necessity for managing aspects like proxy firewalls."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost could be improved, but it is cheaper than the others."

"3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."

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

"MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."

"The licensing for MikroTik is great. It's easy to enter, especially for small businesses. Their model is great."

"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."

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

"The price is competitive."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

University

Comms Service Provider

14%

Educational Organization

14%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	2

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?

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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?

The Python solution pricing is on the lower side.

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What needs improvement with MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?

It can be difficult to identify key functions for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. I experience functionality limitations, particularly when trying to find specific features. It would be beneficial to...

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MikroTik CRS Series

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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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.

MikroTik

Sample Customers

British Columbia Assessment Authority, DreamWorks, DRV

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