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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
14th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
30
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 D-Link Ethernet Switches is 5.4%, down from 5.7% 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.
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

"It is very stable and reliable."
"It is a stable solution."
"The overall solution is best for any low-cost environment because of its cost-effectiveness."
"The tool's fault frequency is very less."
"The main selling point for me was the pricing. Moreover, the performance is good. I haven't had any issues so far."
"It's plug-and-play. There is no configuration necessary."
"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 solution performs well for its price."
"The solution can scale."
"The most valuable features of this solution are the interface and configuration. It's very easy to use."
"It's stable. We never have any issues."
"You can scale the product as needed."
"I value that there is a clear place to find a MAC table with HPE Ethernet Switches."
"It's fairly lightweight, they don't require a lot of maintenance."
"The product has streamlined our smart hospitality services, allowing us to control room amenities like TVs and lights more efficiently."
 

Cons

"The technical support needs a lot of improvement."
"I would like an option to create different networks within the switch."
"For high-end switches, the price could be 5% to 10% cheaper."
"We have issues with the stability."
"Areas of the solution that have room for improvement include scalability, as it should improve both scaling and security."
"The availability could be improved."
"For high-end switches, the price could be 5% to 10% cheaper. Improvements in the voltage facility, like increasing from 360 watts to 400 or 450 watts, would make them more competitive with other vendors."
"Currently, D-Link Ethernet Switches are often not used in large data centers due to issues with performance and scalability."
"They should have more control tools for controlling the bandwidth."
"It would be better if they improve the implementation of SD-WAN."
"The management of the tool must be improved."
"There could be features for ransomware attack detection and enhanced anomaly detection to identify and mitigate anonymous traffic."
"The solution is very comparable to Huawei, however, it could be more scalable. Huawei is easier to scale."
"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."
"We would always be happier if the price were reduced."
"It would be ideal if the product offered more security."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of D-Link Ethernet Switches is in the 4,000 to 5,000 rupees or 65 to 100 USD range. The price of the solution is not expensive."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable."
"It is an affordable solution."
"D-Link Ethernet Switches are cheap products for homes and small offices."
"The solution is budget-friendly"
"There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."
"It has a good return on investment. It has indeed saved us resources significantly."
"They were cheap. We were not paying for any license."
"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
"The licensing cost is set up annually or every three years."
"This is not an expensive solution."
"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."
"The price of the solution is expensive."
"They are affordable and less expensive than Cisco. Their price was the decider at the time."
"There are no licensing costs for this solution."
"I believe HPE is less expensive than Aruba's and UniFi and that is why certain clients have chosen them as their solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Healthcare Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
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

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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