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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
6.4
Number of Reviews
30
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 September 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of D-Link Ethernet Switches is 5.1%, down from 6.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 2.8%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
HPE Ethernet Switches2.8%
D-Link Ethernet Switches5.1%
Other92.1%
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

"The solution is scalable."
"D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service."
"It's plug-and-play. There is no configuration necessary."
"These switches are simple and easy to configure."
"The initial setup of D-Link Ethernet Switches is very easy."
"The switches have a graphical user interface that makes configuration good, easy, and straightforward."
"These switches are very easy to install because there is no configuration."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The initial setup of this solution is easy."
"We get a lifetime warranty for the solution so whenever the switches get faulty, you can get a replacement."
"We use HPE Ethernet Switches to provide solutions for the hotel, their guests, and IPTV."
"I would rate the stability a solid ten out of ten."
"I like that HPE's management functions are GUI-based, so it doesn't rely on command lines."
"HPE Ethernet Switches are easy to configure."
"he stability is very good on this solution. There have been no bugs, glitches or crashes."
"The most valuable feature in HPE Ethernet Switches is programmability and analytics."
 

Cons

"I would like an option to create different networks within the switch."
"Areas of the solution that have room for improvement include scalability, as it should improve both scaling and security."
"There is room for improvement in terms of stability."
"They could be more stable. They were not as resistant as Cisco. After some time, some of them failed. This could be because we import quite a lot of products from different horizons, so there is no guarantee of quality. In Africa, these products don't always directly come from the manufacturer. We get these products from the Middle East or Asia. Therefore, you cannot be sure that the quality is exactly similar to what you have in Europe or America."
"Its security features need improvement."
"The technical support needs a lot of improvement."
"In future releases, I would like to see improved security and an improved CLI (Command-Line Interface)."
"It should be more stable, and it should have good integration with the cloud. It should support configuration, supervision, and control through the cloud."
"It would be better if they improve the implementation of SD-WAN."
"It is a bit complex to configure."
"We have some problems with the performance of our HPE Ethernet Switches because they are old."
"The solution is very comparable to Huawei, however, it could be more scalable. Huawei is easier to scale."
"The solution could be more stable."
"They should have more control tools for controlling the bandwidth."
"The only improvement I can think of is that it could be better with less updates."
". 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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"D-Link Ethernet Switches are cheap products for homes and small offices."
"They were cheap. We were not paying for any license."
"The D-Link Switches are cheaper than Cisco."
"D-Link Ethernet Switches' price is good."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable."
"There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."
"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."
"It has a good return on investment. It has indeed saved us resources significantly."
"The cost is a bit high."
"The licensing cost is set up annually or every three years."
"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
"The tool's pricing is very cheap."
"We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required."
"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."
"There are no licensing costs for this solution."
"We have to see only the security part when considering licenses because the licenses upgrade."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Healthcare Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
10%
Educational Organization
9%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business62
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise31
 

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?
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 ...
 

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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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