Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL] vs HPE ProCurve comparison

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Review summaries and opinions

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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 (3rd)

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

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Pros

"The tool is very user-friendly, with features catering to beginners and advanced users. For beginners, there are models with interactive and easy-to-navigate GUIs that aid in initial deployment and updates. For advanced users, there is the option to use the CLI."

"We evaluated numerous options before choosing Dell including Fortinet, HP and Cisco, but really it was this solution that worked given our budget and for installation, it was a good solution in terms of technical support, scalability, availability and a lot of things, and it satisfied our requirements."

"Dell PowerConnect Switches are easy to configure and fully integrate into our Cisco switches without any problem."

"When the price is competitive the customers tend to choose the cheaper brand and then look at the features. So having a competitive price is a plus."

"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."

"This is a very reliable solution."

"It's easy to set up. We can put it in production in a couple of minutes."

"The features I've found most valuable are that the product is very easy to configure and inexpensive."

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"The network management solutions that they have is great."

"The most valuable feature of HPE ProCurve is its ease of use and implementation."

"The product is robust."

"HPE ProCurve is a stable solution; we have not had any issues with customers that have been using the solution for 10 to 15 years."

"The LAN features give us exactly what we need."

"I have contacted the support from HPE ProCurve and they provide the best support."

"The most valuable feature is that you have a very flexible product, as you can mix the ports and set up based on your network needs, and it can even compensate for fractions of fans or power supplies, which can easily be exchanged, for example."

"The most valuable features of HPE ProCurve are the reports, lifetime warranty, and CLI."

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Cons

"Dell is sometimes slow to provide updates to firmware."

"Scalability, especially with the power connect series is something that you have to take into account before starting the project because any changes to an ongoing project can be difficult."

"I can't think of what we would want in the next release."

"I would rate it a seven out of ten. Not a ten because I have to do a lot of testing on it."

"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."

"A user can take care of the product's installation part, but it may not seem to be an easy process."

"The product's infrastructure and connectivity features need improvement."

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

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"The image of the solution has dropped in recent years due to HPE enterprise management."

"I would like to see some kind of packet tracer where people can study how the switch is operating."

"If you make a change and you disconnect yourself from the switch, you will create an issue."

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

"Our customers are focused on features and generally, they would like to have a more feature-rich solution."

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

"The only thing that I can find wrong with the product is the web interface."

"Our inter-site linking could be better, which affects quality of service, but the actual ProCurve itself just keeps going."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"PowerConnect Switches are priced well."

"The initial cost was high but since they have lasted for over ten or twenty years they are worth it."

"On a scale of one to ten, if one means it is a cheap solution, and ten means it is a very expensive tool, I rate the product's price as seven. The tool is a bit pricey."

"Pricing for Dell PowerConnect Switches is quite competitive compared to Cisco and HP pricing. Dell has cheaper pricing and the company is trying to push for sales for its switching infrastructure because right now, the current market is dominated by Cisco. In the US market, there's Cisco, HP, Juniper, and Arista which you can buy for data center switching meant for different kinds of enterprises and ISPs. Dell PowerConnect Switches, on the other hand, is a product for people who need smaller setups or individual switches, especially those looking for a cheaper product and basic switching, though you can also buy a complete suite packaged with the switches."

"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."

"The product has a low price for the features it provides."

"Cheaper than its competitors"

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

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"I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, with one being very cheap and ten being very expensive."

"ProCurve's pricing is its strongest point. The value proposition is quite good, and we have seen a return on investment."

"The purchasing cost a few years ago for two units was approx €5,000."

"This is an expensive switch."

"The cost of HPE ProCurve is good."

"We are a public company, so we are obliged to take the best offer from the vendors. They gave us the best price for the needs we had. It was considerably less than Cisco. It had maybe 40% lower cost."

"The price of this product is cheap."

"HPE ProCurve products are reasonably priced."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

26%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

17%

Outsourcing Company

10%

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 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.

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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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