Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL] vs HPE ProCurve comparison

Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the LAN Switching category. Additionally, 90% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.

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90% willing to recommend

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97% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerConnect Switches ...

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

HPE ProCurve

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

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LAN Switching (5th)

Featured Reviews

LarsEvans

Chief Technology Officer / Chief Information Security Officer at Lorton Data, Inc.

Reliable and useful for network segmentation

The solution's most valuable feature stands up well. The tool is reliable, and it stands up well. The solution works fine and lasts a long time. I think if you speak about the features that have a flow and you can measure, it is hard to say. I don't spend a lot of my time with the tool, but I know that Dell APEX is the solution's cloud. I would say the VLAN features are important. The VLAN features are really useful because network segmentation is important. I would say the tool is easy to program. I don't know if the tool has any security features that I am aware of other than the fact that the solution is for networking. The VLAN and the ability to segment your networks are easy, which is its security feature.

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Bronson Tillie

Ict And Managed Services Consultant at Wyntec

Experience seamless integration and responsive tech support for smooth operations

Amazon RDS is easy to use. It is somewhat pricier but manageable. It has easy tasks and integrates smoothly with frontend components. When using IDE services such as PgAdmin, the installation steps are straightforward. The availability is also high, which is why we use it. It offers easy scalability and migration between different configurations. RDS performs well overall. The main consideration is pricing, which is higher compared to alternatives such as DigitalOcean. For backup and restore operations, it takes slightly longer - approximately 2-3 minutes compared to 2 minutes with other providers. There are also more steps to follow compared to other service providers. The installation process is straightforward with no complex requirements. Users can directly select their desired database, memory requirements, and port numbers without complications.

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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

"This is a very reliable solution."

"This solution comes with a lifetime warranty."

"If you buy Dell PowerConnect Switches as a bundle with computers and the rest of the infrastructure, it's a good setup and you'll get value from your investment or ROI from the product."

"Dell PowerConnect switches are cheaper than Cisco switches, and because they are modular I do not need to invest 100% upfront as I can start with 25 gigs today, move to 100 gigs after a few months, and then go to 200 gigs later."

"Its throughout and compatibility are the most valuable."

"Dell seems to accommodate everyone when it comes to managing these switches."

"The most valuable feature is its ability to multitask."

"This is a stable product and I have not experienced any bugs."

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"This is a good product and one that I recommend."

"Its easy manageability is most valuable. It's easy to manage."

"HPE ProCurve offers a very good value proposition compared to that of other switches and is very energy-efficient."

"It is easy to deploy."

"In terms of valuable features, I like its ability to configure, as HPE's ProCurve switches are easy to configure and to know how to create each connection and configuration."

"The most valuable features are the price and the warranty."

"The solution is fast and inexpensive, and ProCurve is easy to manage."

"HPE ProCurve is used to connect servers and storage in the data center."

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Cons

"Their hardware is not reliable, it's faulty."

"The solution's ROI for generic networking is not extraordinary."

"When it comes to the configuration, there should be documentation and interactive help available to assist people who have experience with products from other vendors."

"The IOS software that is used on the switches could be improved."

"The product needs to improve in terms of reports and backups."

"You have to build the stackable interface by yourself in Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL], making it an area that can be considered for improvement."

"An area for improvement would be that it's very hard to configure if you're not familiar with the UI or CLI of the product. The UI itself could also be improved."

"The pricing could always be a bit lower."

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"The pricing model could be improved in HPE ProCurve."

"This is an expensive switch."

"The product could be cheaper."

"The user interface (UI) could be better."

"If we're aiming for an improvement, focus on enhancing security features in HPE ProCurve, particularly in terms of filtering."

"The only things that might need improvement would be the administrative tools and the graphical interface. The GUI could be improved on the administrative interface, for example."

"HPE ProCurve's web interface is old, and I have to log in on each device separately, making them the product's shortcomings that need improvement."

"The solution doesn't have web-based management, which is why we've moved to a different solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is cheaper than Cisco and licensing is yearly. We have to pay additional costs for support."

"In my opinion, it is a product that is priced somewhere in the middle, making it a well-priced solution in the middle. It is not a very cheap product."

"This solution is much cheaper than comparable products by Cisco."

"The price of these switches is okay."

"PowerConnect Switches are priced well."

"If one is the cheapest price and ten is the most expensive, I rate the product price as an eight or nine. The tool is not cheap."

"Its price is okay. Sometimes, it is lower than a Cisco solution."

"Inexpensive"

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"The solution is more expensive than other vendors. There is hardware and software that needs to be purchased in some circumstance. The software can sometimes be expensive."

"HPE ProCurve is competitively priced, with a difference of approximately 30 to 35% compared to other vendors"

"It provides quite good value for money."

"There is a license required to use HPE ProCurve."

"The price could be more competitive."

"The price of HPE ProCurve can be reasonable. However, it depends on the use case. They could improve the pricing model."

"HPE ProCurve products are reasonably priced."

"The product is reasonably priced."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

27%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Construction Company

18%

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	11

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE ProCurve?

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What needs improvement with HPE ProCurve?

Sometimes the machines get stuck or disconnected, requiring a restart. When connection issues occur, we need to contact the DigitalOcean service team to restart or reboot the system. There are issu...

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What is your primary use case for HPE ProCurve?

I have used S3 bucket to save files. I used the SQL database from AWS. We use AWS Relational Database Services (RDS) and EC2, which is Elastic Cloud Compute. These are the three services I have use...

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Also Known As

PowerConnect Switches

ProCurve, HP ProCurve

Overview

PowerConnect Switches family offers a set of flexible, manageable and comprehensive switch solutions supporting up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and optimized Internet iSCSI (iSCSI) performance with Dell Storage solutions, ideal for enterprise and campus LAN environments alike.

Dell Technologies

HPE ProCurve offers a blend of cost-effectiveness, lifetime warranty, and user-friendly interfaces suitable for companies dealing with advanced networking demands.

HPE ProCurve provides reliable network solutions for businesses, healthcare, and educational organizations. Known for stability, scalability, and robust security features, it supports seamless VLAN configurations and efficient management. Its GUI and CLI ease the transition for users familiar with Cisco systems, enhancing network access control. Energy efficiency and competitive pricing further solidify its position as a dependable choice in network environments.

What are the key features of HPE ProCurve?

Cost-Effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing with substantial features.
Lifetime Warranty: Ensures long-term investment protection.
User-Friendly Interface: Simple GUI and CLI reminiscent of Cisco systems.
Scalability: Supports expansion needs with ease.
Security: Provides robust network protection measures.
Efficient Management: Streamlines backup and network configuration.
Energy Efficiency: Reduces operational costs with sustainable practices.
Multi-Vendor Integration: Facilitates compatibility with various systems.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Stability: Reliable performance for a variety of environments.
Scalability: Facilitates network expansion without major overhauls.
User Experience: Intuitive setup and management boost productivity.
Cost Savings: Affordable pricing delivers better ROI.
Energy Efficiency: Lowers utility expenses, promoting green practices.

HPE ProCurve is widely used across industries, connecting end-user devices like IP phones and printers as access switches, serving as the core network infrastructure. Companies rely on its capability to manage LAN and Wi-Fi connections efficiently, making it a preferred option for enhancing segmentation and control in networks of all sizes.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Sample Customers

Amerijet Holdings Inc., CGD Securities, MavenWire, Tulane University

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School, DY 4 Systems, EdgeWing, Edmonton Public Schools District, Halton Catholic District School Board, Hartwick College, Hatch Associates, Huntingdon College, Roseville Joint Union High School District, Saddleback Valley Unified School District, One Superior Place

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