Cisco Ethernet Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches vs Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches comparison

Cisco and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Cisco is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.5, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.5. Cisco holds a 9.5% mindshare in ES, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Cisco Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

ROI

Sentiment score

5.7

Cisco Ethernet Switches offer a high return on investment due to durability, despite potential increased renewal and scalability costs.

Sentiment score

1.0

HPE Ethernet Switches offer reliable ROI through low power, stable performance, reduced maintenance, and lifetime warranty despite high prices.

Sentiment score

4.3

Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches offer reliability, durability, and scalability, justifying high initial costs with long-term performance benefits.

It has saved considerable time for engineers to troubleshoot and perform related tasks.

Sachin-Yadav

Network & Security Engineer at Arrow PC Network Private Limited

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Compared to other low-end switches with similar features, these are more robust and offer better scalability, which justifies the higher cost.

Pratap Barik

Data Center Admin at Sysnet Global Technologies

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

6.1

Cisco Ethernet Switches support is praised for expertise and resources, despite some variable response times and integration challenges.

Sentiment score

7.8

HPE Ethernet Switches customer service is praised for quick response, though support satisfaction varies, with improved regional response times.

Sentiment score

8.3

Juniper EX Series switches receive mixed reviews on support, praised for expertise but criticized for contact issues in certain regions.

Customer support for Cisco Ethernet Switches is really good.

Sachin-Yadav

Network & Security Engineer at Arrow PC Network Private Limited

It takes two to three days for Cisco support to address issues.

Pradeep Adhav

Asst IT Manager at Ultra Engineers

Currently, we don't have any technical support because our license doesn't allow for direct support.

FawadMirza

Commercial Experience Supervisor at Jazz (previously known as Mobilink)

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We attach SKUs that offer an advanced replacement of the hardware in the worst-case scenario.

Krishna RaoKalavala

General Manager at Zenith Business Solutions

Their customer service and support are quite good.

Ashley Magee

IT Specialist at Dense Media Separation Powders (Pty) LTD

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I have not faced any hardware issues requiring support due to the stable nature of their products.

PRADIPJOSHI

Owner at Shree Atharva Sales Corporation

I find them very competent.

AbdulMalik

Solution Architect & Services Delivery Manager EMEA at Beyond Technology

Local partners and local distributors cannot open direct tickets, but any level of partner with other OEMs such as Cisco can open a ticket directly, which is a connectivity advantage that Juniper lacks.

MaungTan

Manager Pre Sales at STBL

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

8.1

Cisco Ethernet Switches are praised for scalability and adaptability, with cost considerations and satisfaction varying by model.

Sentiment score

7.9

HPE Ethernet Switches are valued for scalability and modularity, though opinions vary on manageability and future-proofing.

Sentiment score

7.5

Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches offer scalability and adaptability, though some models face configuration complexities and occasional bugs.

Cisco mainly provides security, patch management, hardware reliability, durability, scalability, and security features supporting my organization's expansion.

Myint Aung

Head of the Solutions Department at BIM Group of Companies

The latest products do not allow integration with the earlier environment.

Pradeep Adhav

Asst IT Manager at Ultra Engineers

The scalability depends on the model.

FawadMirza

Commercial Experience Supervisor at Jazz (previously known as Mobilink)

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HPE Ethernet Switches are highly scalable.

Krishna RaoKalavala

General Manager at Zenith Business Solutions

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Adding another switch to an existing setup turns them into a single virtual switch.

AbdulMalik

Solution Architect & Services Delivery Manager EMEA at Beyond Technology

The Virtual Chassis provides great scalability, making it a scalable solution.

Patrick Anaku

Senior Network Engineer at Roke Telkom

The EX series supports scalability well, with newer series like EX4100 offering stacking of up to eight switches.

PRADIPJOSHI

Owner at Shree Atharva Sales Corporation

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.9

Cisco Ethernet Switches are highly reliable and durable, with users praising their performance and rating stability 9 or 10.

Sentiment score

8.5

HPE Ethernet Switches are praised for reliability, durability, and stability, often rated highly for challenging projects and long-term use.

Sentiment score

7.9

Juniper EX Series Switches are consistently stable, offering robust performance and reliability, outperforming similar Cisco models in user confidence.

The switches are very stable, rated ten out of ten.

Robert Osobov

Senior System Engineer & Project Manager at TechnoPeak

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We had one incident where an electric overload occurred, and it still managed to stay operational.

Ashley Magee

IT Specialist at Dense Media Separation Powders (Pty) LTD

HPE Ethernet Switches are very reliable and have high stability.

Krishna RaoKalavala

General Manager at Zenith Business Solutions

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They have separate control and forwarding planes, which enhance scalability and stability.

AbdulMalik

Solution Architect & Services Delivery Manager EMEA at Beyond Technology

During peak time at nine, the traffic passes through the switches perfectly.

FauzanRahmanto

Network Engineer at DCI Indonesia

Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches proves to be an equally good switch.

Pratap Barik

Data Center Admin at Sysnet Global Technologies

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Room For Improvement

Cisco Ethernet Switches face criticism for high costs; users desire improved security, ease of use, and better third-party integration.

Users want improved UI, stability, security, better support, lower pricing, enhanced scalability, and more automation in HPE Ethernet Switches.

Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches face challenges with pricing, usability, stability, integration, security, and require better support and documentation.

The pricing and hardware warranty renewal costs are more expensive than other products.

Pradeep Adhav

Asst IT Manager at Ultra Engineers

FortiGate switches are considered more valuable because they have firewall capabilities.

FawadMirza

Commercial Experience Supervisor at Jazz (previously known as Mobilink)

For example, on switches, filtering specific sections isn't supported, whereas, on routers, you can do 'show run' with additional commands to filter.

Robert Osobov

Senior System Engineer & Project Manager at TechnoPeak

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Incorporating them into an existing infrastructure with competitor products is a challenging task which could be better streamlined.

Krishna RaoKalavala

General Manager at Zenith Business Solutions

The price should be reduced in comparison to Cisco, as sometimes we cannot use the HPE one at the core level, where generally public users are using Cisco.

Dinesh Upadhyay

Sr.Manager-IT at imi kolkata

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One area that can be improved is the handling of power interruption, as it can cause the platform to crash.

AbdulMalik

Solution Architect & Services Delivery Manager EMEA at Beyond Technology

Some integration with AI could be a good idea since I heard that Juniper already has systems to deploy AI within the EX device, but I haven't had the opportunity to try that.

FauzanRahmanto

Network Engineer at DCI Indonesia

With other OEMs, customers or partners can directly open tech tickets.

MaungTan

Manager Pre Sales at STBL

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Setup Cost

Cisco Ethernet Switches are reliable but often costly, prompting enterprises to consider alternatives due to high ongoing expenses.

HPE Ethernet Switches are seen as affordable and offer a good price-performance balance compared to competitors like Cisco.

Juniper EX Series Switches provide competitive pricing, being 20-33% cheaper, with valued affordability and attractive entry cost.

Cisco Ethernet switches are priced at a rating of nine, indicating they are expensive.

Pradeep Adhav

Asst IT Manager at Ultra Engineers

We need to pay for the subscription, as there are extra expenses after purchasing the product.

Myint Aung

Head of the Solutions Department at BIM Group of Companies

Regarding the cost, Cisco Ethernet Switches have a competitive price.

Pedro Moreira

IT Manager at Decorgel

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When compared to Cisco, Aruba is about 40% cheaper.

Krishna RaoKalavala

General Manager at Zenith Business Solutions

The price of HPE Ethernet Switches is reasonable and less than other OEM brands.

Dinesh Upadhyay

Sr.Manager-IT at imi kolkata

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The switches have become more expensive than before.

PRADIPJOSHI

Owner at Shree Atharva Sales Corporation

It is rated high on the scale, and I would say it is definitely on the high side, confirming a rating of one, which means it is very expensive.

Mohd Yasir

IP Solution Architect /Deputy Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

In terms of pricing, the Juniper EX Series is cost-effective compared to competitors like Cisco.

AbdulMalik

Solution Architect & Services Delivery Manager EMEA at Beyond Technology

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Valuable Features

Cisco Ethernet Switches deliver superior performance, scalability, and security, featuring advanced management options and strong customer support for efficient networking.

HPE Ethernet Switches offer scalability, reliability, strong management, and PoE support with intuitive interfaces and robust security features.

Juniper EX Series Switches are renowned for performance, security, seamless integration, automation, scalability, and cost-effective, user-friendly design.

Their stability and durability are essential features we've been looking for many years, and they are still working fine.

Pedro Moreira

IT Manager at Decorgel

It provides a high layer of enterprise security via 802.1X port-based authentication, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, IP Guard, ACLs, and integration with Cisco ISE.

Sachin-Yadav

Network & Security Engineer at Arrow PC Network Private Limited

The Cisco Ethernet switches are sturdy products that do not require any kind of maintenance.

Pradeep Adhav

Asst IT Manager at Ultra Engineers

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They are highly scalable and stable, which is vital for large enterprises that require reliable performance.

Krishna RaoKalavala

General Manager at Zenith Business Solutions

The security features of the HPE Ethernet Switches are good.

Dinesh Upadhyay

Sr.Manager-IT at imi kolkata

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We are using the Juniper MX 104 L3 switches and SRX 1500 firewall since 2019, and we have not faced a single failure.

Mohd Yasir

IP Solution Architect /Deputy Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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.

Patrick Anaku

Senior Network Engineer at Roke Telkom

Juniper EX series switches offer great technology, particularly their Virtual Chassis technology, which is an excellent feature for stacking switches and functions like a single virtual switch.

PRADIPJOSHI

Owner at Shree Atharva Sales Corporation

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Ethernet Switches is 9.5%, down from 16.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 3.9%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is 3.4%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cisco Ethernet Switches	9.5%
HPE Ethernet Switches	3.9%
Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches	3.4%
Other	83.2%

Ethernet Switches

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Myint Aung

Head of the Solutions Department at BIM Group of Companies

Exceptional network support and AI integration drive performance while suggesting enhancements for future use cases

I work with both HyperFlex and other Cisco products. I prefer to make online support available because I can utilize my CCIE architect, solution consultant, and engineer team along with our account manager and product sales team. We can clarify requirements and decide how to support you. We should arrange a conference call about Cisco Ethernet Switches where I can invite my architect and consultant to clarify more about the features that are most beneficial for improving network efficiency. Today is AI day, and all the new firmware includes AI to optimize the performance, traffic, and security of Cisco Ethernet Switches. It's performing very well. With many solutions and vendors available, you have to decide on one. I am extremely satisfied with the licensing cost for Cisco Ethernet Switches. For the price of Cisco Ethernet Switches, I would rate it a 7. My overall rating for Cisco Ethernet Switches is 10 out of 10.

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Krishna RaoKalavala

General Manager at Zenith Business Solutions

Security, reliability, and cost-effectiveness drive success across different business scales

HPE Ethernet Switches are very much covered on the security front due to their ClearPass technology, which is exceptional. They are highly scalable and stable, which is vital for large enterprises that require reliable performance. Additionally, HPE Ethernet Switches offer a cost-saving advantage as they are approximately 40% cheaper than comparable Cisco solutions. The integration of the switches is very straightforward, making them an attractive choice for many organizations.

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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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System Engineer Monitoring and Response at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

May 23, 2017

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

University

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	60
Midsize Enterprise	35
Large Enterprise	55

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	62
Midsize Enterprise	19
Large Enterprise	31

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	39
Midsize Enterprise	17
Large Enterprise	24

Questions from the Community

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In terms of ethernet switches, would you go with Cisco or Juniper?

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What do you like most about HPE Ethernet Switches?

The solution is very stable and easy to use.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Ethernet Switches?

When compared to Cisco, Aruba is about 40% cheaper. However, Huawei would be even cheaper than Aruba. We can't compar...

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What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?

HPE Ethernet Switches have room for improvement in the initial setup and integration process, especially when incorpo...

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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 featu...

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What do you like most about Juniper EX Series?

The setup phase was straightforward.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper EX Series?

The pricing of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is a bit high, but it matches what it offers; in terms of capabili...

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Comparisons

Aruba Switches vs Cisco Ethernet Switches

Compared 24% of the time

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access vs Cisco Ethernet Switches

Compared 14% of the time

H3C Ethernet Switches vs Cisco Ethernet Switches

Compared 5% of the time

NETGEAR Switches vs Cisco Ethernet Switches

Compared 5% of the time

Brocade Ethernet Switches vs Cisco Ethernet Switches

Compared 3% of the time

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Aruba Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches

Compared 19% of the time

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center vs HPE Ethernet Switches

Compared 13% of the time

Cisco Catalyst Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches

Compared 6% of the time

Ubiquiti UniFi Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches

Compared 5% of the time

Huawei Ethernet Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches

Compared 4% of the time

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Aruba Switches vs Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches

Compared 9% of the time

Arista Networks Platform vs Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches

Compared 9% of the time

Cisco Catalyst Switches vs Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches

Compared 7% of the time

Ubiquiti UniFi Switches vs Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches

Compared 5% of the time

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center vs Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches

Compared 4% of the time

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Also Known As

Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches

HP Ethernet Switches

Juniper Ethernet Switches

Overview

Cisco Ethernet Switches scale to meet the needs of networks of all sizes. They are Secure, Reliable and Seamless.

Cisco

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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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.

Juniper

Sample Customers

Linz AG

Emirates Palace Hotel

BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.

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