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We performed a comparison between Cisco Enterprise Routers and HPE Enterprise Routers based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Routers solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Cisco Enterprise Routers vs. HPE Enterprise Routers Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.""The solution has good performance."

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"Its routers are versatile, reliable, and capable.""Flexibility is the most valuable feature of this solution.""When you set up Cisco, you can forget you have a router. Everything just works.""The solution is easy to install.""We hardly have issues with Cisco equipment and I believe that reliability is the best part of Cisco.""The most valuable features are that it is easy to use, it is easy to configure, and manage.""The feature that I have found most valuable is its ability to implement layer three protocols and layer two protocols like OSPS in BSS and BSC environments, with the Nexus Cisco 7000.""The solution has great performance."

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"These routers help us to provide high availability to our clusters.""Extensive support for cellular range for Wi-Fi technologies""The solution's initial setup is straightforward.""HPE routers are easier to manage than any other router I've used.""It has good scalability.""It is more durable than other products in the market.""It makes it easy to update the network technology and manage multiple deals, all without needing technical knowledge."

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Cons
"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."

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"The main area for improvement with this product is with the price, which is currently very high compared to the rest of the market.""When compared to PEPLink, Cisco Enterprise Routers are less flexible, and you cannot have more than one user.""Compared to equipment by other vendors, such as Check Point, the physical size of the units is bigger.""Tends to have a short life cycle.""The security could improve for Cisco Enterprise Routers. I understand there's a security appliance that is separate, but in terms of the router, there can be improvements made to prevent unwanted users from accessing the router or trying to manipulate the traffic that is passing through it.""The initial setup can be a little bit difficult.""This solution is scalable but it does need some improvements.""While scalability is available, it must be paid for."

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"Its customer service could be better for older equipment models.""Compatibility with other platforms could be improved.""I'd like to see more security features, like support for different types of encryptions.""They should work on lowering their prices in Brazil to stay competitive with rivals and offer customers more affordable options.""Better management tools are needed.""The solution is expensive.""Technical support could be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."
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  • "It is a costly solution."
  • "Our issues are basically currency related. The licensing is in dollars and the dollar is steadily rising. We've had an increase in the licensing fee due to the simple reason that the exchange rate is almost over 40%. That creates a major issue. If the currency devaluation doesn't stabilize, we may have to look at another solution."
  • "Cisco is mid-tier in terms of pricing and quite affordable by most enterprises."
  • "The cost of this solution is a little bit high compared to others."
  • "The price of this solution is high."
  • "The product is very expensive and does not provide the expected performance for the cost."
  • "Cisco routers are very pricey."
  • "The price is reasonable."
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  • "It is more reasonably priced than other vendors."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.
    Top Answer:The product is very cost-effective and has no requirement for additional licenses. The setup is not easy. Users need… more »
    Top Answer:THe solution is used as a primary gateway with two lease lines of 450 Mbps total. Around 200 users are under it. There… more »
    Top Answer:Cisco Enterprise Routers are very stable and easy to use. They offer a very solid performance and are very secure. They… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of the solution is that it makes it possible for users to use encryption and decryption since… more »
    Top Answer:I rate the product's price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price.
    Top Answer:It makes it easy to update the network technology and manage multiple deals, all without needing technical knowledge.
    Top Answer:They should work on lowering their prices in Brazil to stay competitive with rivals and offer customers more affordable… more »
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    Also Known As
    TNSR
    HP Enterprise Routers
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    Overview

    TNSR is an advanced open source-based secure networking software platform with highly-scalable packet processing, manageability, and service expansion capabilities. This video provides a high-level introduction. that address a number of commonly asked new product questions - in just a couple of minutes.

    The high-performance Cisco Enterprise Routers are the market leader due to their breadth of advanced support for LAN/WAN services, redundancy, reliability, and performance.
    HP Enterprise Routers navigates more devices and simplify complex networks with intelligent management of open standards routing. HP Enterprise Routers offer products: Fixed Port Routers- It connects workplace with internet access, Modular Routers- a fully-modular and Virtual & Wireless Routers-It quickly connects business with wireless routing. HP Enterprise Routers also provide features routers: HPE FlexNetwork MSR2000 Router Series & HPE FlexNetwork VSR1000 Virtual Services Router Series.
    Sample Customers
    UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
    Aegean Motorway, Boingo, Chartwell School, Children's Hospital of Orange County , Department of Justice, Explorer Pipeline, Linz AG, National Rugby League, New South Wales Rural Fire Service, Telecom Italia, Transwestern
    Transdanubian Regional Waterworks Corporation (DRV)
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider27%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Aerospace/Defense Firm5%
    Government5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Educational Organization7%
    Media Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company29%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Energy/Utilities Company6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise54%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise51%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise54%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Enterprise Routers vs. HPE Enterprise Routers
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco Enterprise Routers vs. HPE Enterprise Routers and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    767,995 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Cisco Enterprise Routers is ranked 2nd in Routers with 101 reviews while HPE Enterprise Routers is ranked 7th in Routers with 7 reviews. Cisco Enterprise Routers is rated 8.6, while HPE Enterprise Routers is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cisco Enterprise Routers writes "Allows us to configure NAS through Cisco activities and to create GRE channels with different sites". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HPE Enterprise Routers writes "Has excellent scalability and is cost-effective compared to its competitors". Cisco Enterprise Routers is most compared with MikroTik Routers and Switches, Huawei Enterprise Routers, Juniper MX Series Routers, OneAccess Enterprise Routers and MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, whereas HPE Enterprise Routers is most compared with Huawei Enterprise Routers, MikroTik Routers and Switches, Juniper MX Series Routers and Cisco Cloud Services Router. See our Cisco Enterprise Routers vs. HPE Enterprise Routers report.

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