Cisco Nexus 9000 Series vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

Cisco Nexus 9000 Series vs. HPE Ethernet Switches

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Nexus 9000 Series

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

21st

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

4.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Center Networking (9th)

HPE Ethernet Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

7th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

104

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Featured Reviews

Fakhar Mahmood

Sr. Network Administrator at i2c

Has consistently supported high availability with reliable performance and minimal disruption

Cisco Nexus 9000 Series and the routers are good, but the FMC or FTDs still need some improvement. We have Palo Alto firewalls and Next-Generation Firewalls in our environment. In comparison to the main firewall, we moved from Cisco FTDs to Palo Alto. We still have FTDs in our environment, but the majority of the firewalls have been moved to Palo Alto. They are more user-friendly, give more visibility, and are more efficient. The performance is better than Cisco. With the new features, Cisco is having some improvement for the FTD. I am currently evaluating the FTDs. The new version has better features like the encrypted visibility engine and user-based changes in FMCs, and other things are quite useful for us. FTDs do have limitations and other issues. We communicated that limitation and feature support to the Cisco account manager. We do have support for the devices. We currently have a weekly call with Cisco and they are making progress regarding new versions of the FMCs and introducing new features. The performance of deployment has improved quite a bit compared to four or five years ago.

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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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Cisco Nexus 9000 Series is quite a complex machine, but we are using a very simple configuration with basic Nexus switching, and we don't have many issues with Cisco Nexus 9000 Series at the moment in our present infrastructure."

"Performance has been great with no abnormal behaviors detected, and the network remains stable even in failover scenarios, supporting vast environments with high availability."

"Cisco Nexus 9000 Series is very durable and very reliable, and there has never been any issue with it."

"RealPresence works effectively."

"The most valuable feature is that they all have PoE. It's one of the most important things that we need in the EdgeSwitch."

"We chose HP because they met most of the criteria that we were looking at, and they were able to come up with some solutions that were a little outside of the box when things didn’t quite fit."

"The switches are guaranteed for life, it's a great solution."

"The most valuable feature is the IRF."

"The best feature of this solution is the lifetime warranty."

"HP's people redesigned our whole data center and networking architecture, and it's been stable and we've been able to scale."

"HPE is very reliable because it has a lifetime warranty, so the switches didn't give us any problems."

"The benefit is to connect everybody in the office."

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Cons

"Cost-wise, Cisco Nexus 9000 Series is very expensive."

"We find that Cisco has been left behind by the other vendors. The other vendors have adopted new technology, and we find Cisco lagging behind."

"The SFP modules we are using have had issues. We have Cisco modules, but they frequently heat up or there are packet error issues."

"The pricing could be better."

"Technical support needs improvement, as the response time could be better."

"There is a limitation of capability. To move to OpenFlow is very difficult."

"Although it connects to our BladeSystem, we still have problems with the overall integration with the switches, BladeSystem, and 3PAR."

"The quality of the service needs improvement."

"I would suggest not to invest in this switch."

"The pricing could be lowered."

"The product could always use better technical support."

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"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."

"It is a more expensive solution."

"There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."

"The pricing is very good."

"The cost is a bit high."

"The license cost is yearly."

"I believe HPE is less expensive than Aruba's and UniFi and that is why certain clients have chosen them as their solution."

"It would be great if certain features, like licensing, were included in the base price of the switches."

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Cisco Nexus 9000 Series?

After the initial integration, the focus has been on support rather than further development. Cost-wise, Cisco Nexus 9000 Series is very expensive. The pricing could absolutely be improved. So far,...

What is your primary use case for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series?

Cisco Nexus 9000 Series serves as a core router and core switch for users, and provides interconnectivity between the core switch and the access switch, as well as remote access switch for smaller ...

What advice do you have for others considering Cisco Nexus 9000 Series?

I am a customer of this solution and also a distributor. Cisco Nexus 9000 Series is usually integrated with other Cisco tools or third-party tools, including 3750, 3850, 3650, and 3750 as access sw...

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?

When compared to Cisco, Aruba is about 40% cheaper. However, Huawei would be even cheaper than Aruba. We can't compare HPE Ethernet Switches with Huawei directly because of different price ranges.

What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?

HPE Ethernet Switches have room for improvement in the initial setup and integration process, especially when incorporating them into an existing infrastructure with competitor products. It's a cha...

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Overview

Cisco Nexus 9000 Series is a high-performing network switch line designed for modern data centers, offering scalability, flexibility, and efficiency for complex network infrastructures.

This series enhances data center performance with its ability to provide extensive support for open Ethernet standards and programmable networking environments. It is specifically tailored to meet the demands of evolving infrastructure by delivering advanced automation and simplified operations tailored for application-driven environments. Designed to tackle the challenges of today's data centers, Cisco Nexus 9000 Series ensures robust networking for enterprises seeking growth through technological advancement.

What are the key features of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series?

High Density: Features high-density 40G Ethernet, enhancing throughput in data centers.
Programmability: Offers full programmable access via Cisco’s NX-OS software, enabling customized operations.
Scalability: Supports scalability to enable growth and expansion without compromising performance.
Energy Efficiency: Equipped with energy-saving technology, reducing operational costs significantly.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces costs through energy-efficient operations and maintenance.
Performance: Increases network performance forwarding vital data swiftly and securely.
Adaptability: Easily integrates into existing systems, aiding in smooth transitions and upgrades.
Reliability: Ensures continuous uptime and stability, crucial for business-critical operations.

Cisco Nexus 9000 Series finds extensive use in industries like finance, healthcare, and telecommunications, where robust, scalable network infrastructure is essential. In finance, it supports fast and reliable data transactions. In healthcare, it's critical for handling patient data securely. Telecommunications rely on it for managing extensive data traffic efficiently, demonstrating its adaptability and strength in managing sector-specific demands.

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.

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Cisco Nexus 9000 Series vs. HPE Ethernet Switches