We performed a comparison between Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches and HPE Ethernet 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."Their speed and their ability to handle the network well are the most significant aspects of the product."
"It's stable and we never have to worry about it."
"I use the tool because of its performance, reliability, and security."
"I would recommend Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches to other organizations."
"Cisco's product is excellent and highly stable with decades of experience in switching and technology. It's a top-notch solution when your entire network operates within the Cisco ecosystem, allowing for a wide range of capabilities. However, the challenge with Cisco lies in its prioritization. When integrating with third-party solutions, like Juniper, it can be somewhat challenging, but it still performs reasonably well. Setting up Cisco switches is not a straightforward process; it's complex and requires more than simply powering them on and figuring things out as you go. You need a solid understanding of switch and stack configuration because Cisco has its unique software features. Cisco excels in vendor lock-in, meaning that if you want to combine Cisco switches with non-Cisco functionality, it can be both time-consuming and costly. While Cisco offers the most extensive capabilities, it can also be less flexible and more challenging when you want to deviate from the Cisco ecosystem."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are stable since no issues have been reported."
"The pricing of the solution is very good. It works well within our network."
"Administration can be done using the web-based interface."
"The solution can scale."
"The technical support for this solution has improved from what it was."
"I like that HPE's management functions are GUI-based, so it doesn't rely on command lines."
"HPE Ethernet Switches have a lifetime warranty. I am using an old version of the solution, but I have heard the new models have incorporated a lot of new features, such as remote setup."
"The most valuable feature is the IRF."
"I value that there is a clear place to find a MAC table with HPE Ethernet Switches."
"The initial setup is straightforward. The steps are simple, and you can always contact support if needed. Overall, it's easy."
"We get a lifetime warranty for the solution so whenever the switches get faulty, you can get a replacement."
"We encounter a challenge in automating the product to reduce manual work."
"Cisco offers a wide range of features, and in the enterprise and mid-segment market in Europe, we make use of most of them. Some features are essential for our operations, while others may go unused. The feature set provided by Cisco is comprehensive, and there's little more we could ask for. It would be a nice addition if, in the future, Cisco switches could incorporate artificial intelligence to provide proactive feedback and guidance instead of having to search for solutions ourselves. This development is likely to come with time, and we'll patiently await such enhanced functionality."
"If possible, we'd like to see support in our country, but it will be difficult as we are located in Iran."
"The problem with installation is not the installation process, but the building. Sometimes our building has a high ceiling, so installation is hard."
"We haven't had any issues with the solution."
"Integration with other networks is possible, but you have to configure it."
"We are using an old version of this solution and it could be more stable."
"It would be ideal if they could do more configurations and offer more flexibility. Right now, it's not flexible at all."
"We would always be happier if the price were reduced."
"VLAN can be improved, but I have to check that with the company expert. I have different switch models, but they don't have all the same interface. I don't know whether lower-level switches don't have the same interface as the better quality ones. I might have two different model types."
"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."
"There is room for improvement in the update process, especially the web UI update process."
"The tool should be more stable."
"The VLAN tagging could be improved,"
"The solution lacks certain protocols and has a limited warranty."
"This solution needs to support software-defined networking."
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Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 94 reviews. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is rated 8.0, while HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches writes "An advanced, sophisticated solution that allows for segmentation within networks". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HPE Ethernet Switches writes "They're solid and can last for up to 15 years". Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, 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. See our Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches report.
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