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D-Link 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

D-Link Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
13th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
103
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of D-Link Ethernet Switches is 5.6%, up from 5.6% 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

Daniel Kivuthi - PeerSpot reviewer
Fits well in networks, integrate well but initial setup needs trained people
I did not face any major challenges, but the only thing is that D-Link has to invest in training technicians or engineers who install their products. They have to keep training them. D-Link can offer free training, or maybe even if they are charged, it's some fair charge. That way, D-Link encourages many technicians to take that training. And when the team has trained technicians or trained engineers, then it becomes very easy to install the devices and put them in the network. The solution integrates very well with our existing network infrastructure. The initial setup is straightforward. But, again, I will insist: If it is handled by trained personnel, then you find that the integration and installation are easy. But when people try to install the switches or the solutions and they do not have the technical know-how, then it becomes a challenge. People start saying that it's not a good solution, that they are not working. Yet, it is the technician who does not know how to handle them.
Ashley Magee - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable and long-lasting network equipment with good customer support
Our primary use case for the switches is for a small business we run. It's mostly in the office, but we also have a plant where we run a lot of monitoring equipment There have been no significant improvements to our network performance as the switches we are using are quite old and we have not…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The main selling point for me was the pricing. Moreover, the performance is good. I haven't had any issues so far."
"D-Link has a graphical interface that is easy to use. It is simple enough that our junior technicians can configure the switches."
"The solution is user-friendly."
"The initial setup was very easy and user-friendly."
"The solution is easy to use."
"It is very stable and reliable."
"We use the solution for the network and ethernet connection."
"I have no complaints about the stability or reliability of D-Link Ethernet Switches."
"The most valuable features of this solution are the interface and configuration. It's very easy to use."
"We found the installation process to be simple."
"The product's stacking technology is stable and works well."
"We can easily replace components without incurring significant costs in an error or failure."
"The most valuable feature is that they all have PoE. It's one of the most important things that we need in the EdgeSwitch."
"The speed is very fast."
"These switches have been in use for easily 11 years."
"Stable and scalable."
 

Cons

"The solution could be cheaper."
"Areas of the solution that have room for improvement include scalability, as it should improve both scaling and security."
"The solution needs to improve layer 2 switches."
"In a future release, the solution could improve by being more secure and allowing the configuration of each port."
"They need to enhance stability."
"They need to have some more high-end switches."
"It could be easier to scale on managed devices."
"The availability could be improved."
"The scalability is limited."
"It would be ideal if the product offered more security."
"The pricing is expensive."
"The solution is very comparable to Huawei, however, it could be more scalable. Huawei is easier to scale."
"The VLAN tagging could be improved,"
". 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."
"We'd like better support for situations where we need troubleshooting."
"They should have more control tools for controlling the bandwidth."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an affordable solution."
"The D-Link Switches are cheaper than Cisco."
"There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."
"D-Link Ethernet Switches are cheap products for homes and small offices."
"This product is very affordable, especially compared to Cisco."
"They were cheap. We were not paying for any license."
"It has a good return on investment. It has indeed saved us resources significantly."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable."
"The cost is a bit high."
"We just bought new switches for $500 last year, and now, the same switch is $800. It's gone up in price in the last 12 months."
"The box itself is cheap, but when we have to install new features, it becomes very expensive."
"There are no licensing costs for this solution."
"This is not an expensive solution."
"We have to pay for a yearly license for HPE Ethernet Switches."
"I like HPE switches because you get a perpetual license with the hardware. The initial cost is about the same as other switches, but it starts beating the competitors after three or four years because you don't have to pay for additional annual licensing costs."
"HPE costs almost the same as Cisco."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Healthcare Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Educational Organization
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?
Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...
What do you like most about D-Link Ethernet Switches?
D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D-Link Ethernet Switches?
D-Link Ethernet Switches are 30% cheaper than Cisco switches. Pricing has not been a concern since it is already included in the capex.
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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HP Ethernet Switches
 

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Sample Customers

George Mason University, Somerville House, Hiperwall, New Brunswick School District 16, The Fulcrum Group, Bremond Independent School District, University of Texas Health Science Center, Grand Canyon Skywalk, SUN Area Career & Technology Center, Abington Senior High School
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