Broadcom StrataConnect vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

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We performed a comparison between Broadcom StrataConnect and HPE Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"They have some of the fastest speeds available."

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"The most valuable feature is the IRF.""The main features of the solution I have found to be the interface and unique features other solutions do not have. Additionally, they have a lifetime warranty on the hardware.""HPE Ethernet Switches are easy to configure.""The speed is very fast.""The HPE Ethernet switches have very low latency.""The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability.""The solution is very, very stable.""The product's stacking technology is stable and works well."

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Cons
"Broadcom's biggest issue is that they don't like to share information."

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"When we have a lot of clients on the system, we lose signal and have to restart our antenna.""The management of the tool must be improved.""The solution’s licensing could be improved.""The solution could improve by having more integration options.""They should have more control tools for controlling the bandwidth.""Installation could be made more secure.""Configuration can be complex.""Some users might look for high-speed switching like Cisco or Nexus switches, which can handle larger volumes. HPE's current offerings aren't as robust in that area, but they could improve."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It's approximately $1,000,000.00 if you want to get a license for the software."
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  • "There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."
  • "Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
  • "This is not an expensive solution."
  • "This is an expensive product."
  • "There are no licensing costs for this solution."
  • "The pricing is very good."
  • "The price is fair."
  • "They are affordable and less expensive than Cisco. Their price was the decider at the time."
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    Ranking
    28th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    291
    Comparisons
    165
    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
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    10th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,432
    Comparisons
    4,131
    Reviews
    27
    Average Words per Review
    370
    Rating
    8.2
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    Also Known As
    StrataConnect
    HP Ethernet Switches
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    Overview

    StrataConnect switches support 1 Gigabit, 2.5 Gigabit, 5 Gigabit, 10 Gigabit, and 25 Gigabit I/O speeds covering switch bandwidths from tens of gigabits to hundreds of gigabits. StrataConnect switches integrate optional CPU, Copper PHYs or high-speed SerDes with built-in buffering, traffic management, and L2-L4 processing enabling complete “system-on-a-chip” solutions. The StrataConnect line is designed for low power, optimized Layer 2 switching, and simplicity of design ideal for SMB, SME, industrial, embedded, control plane, and layer 2 data plane switch applications. Market-leading switch products are enabled by pairing FASTPATH turnkey software with StrataConnect switches via a low touch, rapid time-to-market model.

    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.

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    Coty, Banese, Intellinet
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Educational Organization8%
    REVIEWERS
    Healthcare Company8%
    University6%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company5%
    Educational Organization5%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise46%
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    Broadcom StrataConnect is ranked 28th in Ethernet Switches while HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 96 reviews. Broadcom StrataConnect is rated 9.0, while HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Broadcom StrataConnect writes "Scales well, reliable, and has good support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HPE Ethernet Switches writes "They're solid and can last for up to 15 years". Broadcom StrataConnect is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches and Mellanox Switches, whereas HPE Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS Switches.

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