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Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Swit...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
13th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
8th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
104
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is 2.2%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 2.6%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Hakan Pehlivan - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced broadcast management with trusted support and intuitive interfaces
Cisco is the best on the Metro Solution side and also strong in the broadcast sector. Cisco and Arista support the IP standard, which is more in demand nowadays for TV broadcasting. Cisco is trusted by most broadcast customers for data centers due to their experience and knowledge. Cisco Linksys switches offer ease of management and experience, especially for engineers holding CCNA certificates. The functionalities and measurements are similar across switches, but Cisco offers a useful web interface.
Dinesh Upadhyay - PeerSpot reviewer
Experience years of robust features and strong technical support
It is a nice and robust tool where we use HPE Ethernet Switches. It is a lower switch, and we have received good warranty support with HPE switches. The security features of the HPE Ethernet Switches are good. The UI mode is available, and we can easily configure the access list and SNMP. All these configurations can be done here. Users can enable the Layer 3 features.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Cisco Linksys switches offer ease of management and experience, especially for engineers holding CCNA certificates."
"Their speed and their ability to handle the network well are the most significant aspects of the product."
"There is no need for my company to pay for additional support."
"The tool offers easy integration."
"It is very stable. Performance is very good."
"My work is able to continue because the switches are reliable."
"It's scalable. It is cloud-based controlled. We don't need to buy a dedicated controller. It allows me to control all of my access points everywhere in all my companies."
"They have so many series that can cater to SMBs, banks, or telcos. They have a wide range of options."
"The most valuable features of this solution are the interface and configuration. It's very easy to use."
"HPE Ethernet Switches are easy to configure."
"The most valuable feature is the IRF."
"What I like the most is the management system integrated with the HP system."
"We were able to onboard HPE Ethernet Switches easily to the cloud. It was fast and took only five minutes to complete."
"The solution is very, very stable."
"HPE Ethernet Switches are scalable, and their software is also quite sturdy."
"The product's stacking technology is stable and works well."
 

Cons

"It's an old tool that needs to be more competitive with other solutions that are available on the market such as HP, or Dell."
"The solution is costly."
"The solution's support can use improvement because they are not very good at following up."
"Having the option for a web-based interface would be an improvement over being forced to use the CLI."
"In the future, I would like to see more focus on software-defined networking solutions."
"There is a four-month wait list for certified switches and licenses in Libya because they must be shipped from Dubai."
"The solution's price could be better."
"This product does not generate reports, so I would like to see something with better reporting."
"The solution is very comparable to Huawei, however, it could be more scalable. Huawei is easier to scale."
". There is room for improvement in pricing. One box shouldn't require additional installations. We need a package deal with licenses that are usable for different tasks. Right now, we need a license for every additional feature, which adds up."
"The pricing is expensive."
"They should have more control tools for controlling the bandwidth."
"The security of the solution always has room for improvement."
"I would also like to see a more centralized private management console for the series of devices. Most solutions are adopting centralized cloud-based management, but my client base believes cloud solutions are too insecure. You've got a few dozen switches, so it would be nice to have the ability to manage them on a "single pane of glass.""
"It's gone up in price in the last 12 months."
"Price is an area for improvement. Cisco is very competitive on price, considering future business. HPE Ethernet Switches and Aruba need to think about their pricing. Aruba's price was 25 percent higher than Cisco's in a recent Central Bank project in Sri Lanka."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I think that pricing should be more competitive. While the Cisco product is good, the pricing is not competitive. People will end up going with other cheaper solutions such as Arista."
"The tool's price is reasonable."
"They are cheaper than Cisco Catalyst Switches."
"It is cheap."
"Pricing should be more competitive. There are other switches that are cheaper."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet SwitchesRev Services should be less expensive."
"There is no license required."
"Cisco can be quite costly, especially if you're looking to implement more advanced or unique configurations. When keeping things relatively straightforward, they are positioned at the higher end of the pricing spectrum. However, it's worth noting that Cisco offers excellent support, a strong global presence, a robust operating system, and highly skilled professionals in the field of networking infrastructure. These advantages come at a premium, and there's a price associated with all these benefits."
"HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution."
"We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required."
"HP switches are priced well."
"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
"The price is fair."
"All the solutions have a license for the QSFP. Additionally, there is a one-time license fee to increase the interface speed."
"I believe HPE is less expensive than Aruba's and UniFi and that is why certain clients have chosen them as their solution."
"There are no licensing costs for this solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
Educational Organization
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
Regarding pricing, I take the cost of Cisco Linksys Ethernet switches into consideration.
What needs improvement with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
It's hard for me to say if there's any room for improvement with them. With Cisco, having tools that allow for easier management and configuration would benefit the Cisco switches because the Links...
What do you like most about HPE Ethernet Switches?
The solution is very stable and easy to use.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Ethernet Switches?
The price of HPE Ethernet Switches is reasonable and less than other OEM brands.
What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?
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. The price of HPE core switches and Cisco ...
 

Also Known As

Linksys Ethernet Switches
HP Ethernet Switches
 

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Sample Customers

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