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We performed a comparison between 3Com H3C Switches and Ubiquiti UniFi 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.
To learn more, read our detailed 3Com H3C Switches vs. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The reliability of the solution has been the best feature.""The installation is quite straightforward.""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're straightforward and stable.""They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand."

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"Ubiquiti is one step above the consumer level. They cost a little bit more, but they just seem to be drop-dead reliable, and they're keeping up with the latest standards.""The product’s most valuable features are stability and scalability.""It's very easy to deploy – much easier than MikroTik. It's very seamless and well-designed.""The ability to manage firmware revisions.""The GUI interface is very easy to use and the Linux-based command-line interface is also good.""The user interface makes it simple to configure and manage.""The most valuable feature of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is the graphic user interface for monitoring, where you can see the status of the device in real-time. I use those features across the campus. I use the APs as my beacons to tell me whether the area of the school of the network is down or not. Those will be the first to alert me that there is a problem with the network or a device. They provide me with more than only monitoring themselves, I use them in order to monitor all the devices.""Great information on the graphical interface."

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Cons
"The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication.""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 cost and the integration with other solutions could be better.""When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions."

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"The VPN technology in Ubiquiti products is really difficult for beginners who do not have the right skills.""I'd like there to be better reporting for the solution.""New products don't integrate well with their management platform. Sometimes you have to go directly to the box or the switch to do the management.""Most configuration can be done on the GUI but sometimes you have to go under the hood and tweak on the CLI.""I think they need to provide a better firewall solution.""This brand is not very popular in China.""It's difficult to manage the WiFi on the edge switches in the same console.""The support is pretty much email-based and that's horrible for an enterprise product. I can't call anybody right away."

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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."
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  • "Ubiquiti switches are quite affordable and you don't have to pay extra for support."
  • "I feel that the price of this solution is definitely reasonable compared to all of the others."
  • "The price is very low and a good approach for a smaller company, with 10 to 15 people."
  • "The price of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is really good. We have deployed a few Ubiquiti UniFi Switches in New Zealand, and they are a value for money. They are cheaper and stable, but if you have the budget, I would recommend Meraki switches."
  • "The price is reasonable."
  • "The price of this product is cheap."
  • "The price of the solution is fair compared to others. However, it is expensive."
  • "The price is good, and it doesn't require additional licenses."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The installation is quite straightforward.
    Top Answer:3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten.
    Top Answer:The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication.
    Top Answer:Ubiquiti Unifi offers a great set of features. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and also doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to… more »
    Top Answer:Ubiquiti Unifi is a great solution. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfigure an AP or… more »
    Top Answer:It is very easy to deploy. The deployment time for a single device is a near instant.
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    Also Known As
    UniFi Switches
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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.

    Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are managed Gigabit switches (Available with 24 or 48 RJ45 Gigabit ports) designed to meet all your network needs while delivering excellent performance. The switches’ excellent network performance is combined with fiber connectivity that includes two SFP ports and the ability to process traffic without putting packet loss at risk.

    Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Are:

    • Easy to deploy
    • Simple to use
    • Affordable
    • Reliable and stable

    Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Support These Three Output Modes:

    • PoE: Uses IEEE 802.3af standard to deliver up to 15.4W.
    • PoE+: Uses IEEE 802.3at standard to deliver up to 30W.
    • PoE++: Uses IEEE 802.3bt standard to deliver up to 60W.

    Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Support These Three Input Modes:

    • US-8 (PoE, PoE+)
    • USW-Flex (PoE, PoE+, PoE++)
    • USW-Flex Mini (PoE, PoE+)

    Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Features:

    • Scalability
    • Stability
    • Reliable hardware
    • Alarm alerting system
    • Dual-band
    • PoE+ flexibility
    • Fiber connectivity
    • User-friendly GUI
    • Mesh networking
    • Secure management
    • High speed
    • Excellent dashboards
    • Reporting and detailed analytics
    • Multi-site management
    • Deep packet inspection

    Benefits of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches:

    • Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are silent because they are designed without a fan.
    • They help simplify your network infrastructure and cabling.
    • Ubiquiti UniFi Switches offer 24 to 48 port switch versions to work with.
    • Ubiquiti UniFi Switches provide redundant power if the internal power supply fails.
    • Ubiquiti UniFi Switches include the forwarding capacity to simultaneously process traffic on all ports at line rate without any packet loss.
    • Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are rated as affordable when compared with competitors.
    • Available with 24 or 48 RJ45 Gigabit ports
    • Configuration with Ubiquiti UniFi is easy; It's simple to configure or reconfigure an AP or gateway quickly.
    • By having a mobile app, Unifi makes it easy to check on sites and to configure APs individually if necessary.
    • With Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, you can operate your IP cameras and phones through a single network cable.


    Reviews from Real Users

    A PeerSpot user who is a Director of Technical Operations/CTO at a consultancy says "The ability to deploy quickly and then having one central location for all the settings are its most valuable aspects."

    "The integration with the controller is one of the most valuable features of these switches. They are also very stable. For example, we have some equipment that we haven't touched for four years that is still reliable," says Doru I., Senior solutions architect at Aplix Technologies

    Murali S., Management Consultant at a consultancy, explains that “For the world where you have to balance traffic and traffic loads and bandwidth, their GUI makes it really easy because the switches, though they are enterprise grade level two or level three switches, the GUI is designed so that it's easy to set up VLANs where you need to control your traffic so that your phones don't break up and get choppy because of other people loading the network down too heavily."

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    Buyer's Guide
    3Com H3C Switches vs. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about 3Com H3C Switches vs. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    3Com H3C Switches is ranked 23rd in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews while Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is ranked 3rd in Ethernet Switches with 43 reviews. 3Com H3C Switches is rated 8.0, while Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of 3Com H3C Switches writes "Reliable platform with a straightforward installation process ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches writes "Rock solid stability with adjustable voltage configuration for PoE". 3Com H3C Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches and NETGEAR Switches, whereas Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, NETGEAR Switches, Aruba Switches, MikroTik Routers and Switches and Meraki MS Switches. See our 3Com H3C Switches vs. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches report.

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