Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

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We performed a comparison between Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] and HPE Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"Enterasys Ethernet Switches are stable.""This is a big telco switch with six slots."

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"These are the basic access layer switches used for connectivity among users, and they are cost-effective.""We have scaled it without any issues.""The solution performs well for its price.""The solution is highly stable.""The initial setup of this solution is easy.""I'm a power user, so reliability is crucial. The HPE equipment hasn't failed on me, unlike some other brands like Huawei, which I find more sensitive.""HPE Ethernet Switches are scalable, and their software is also quite sturdy.""I like that these switches are reliable, and the support is good."

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Cons
"Enterasys could provide better support, needs an improved user interface and improved performance.""The initial setup could be made simpler."

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"If there is any fluctuation in power then we will face an outage with our POE switches, so this is something that should be improved.""They should release more updates for the solution.""The management of the tool must be improved.""The technical support does not match up to the standard of Cisco.""There is room for improvement in the update process, especially the web UI update process.""HPE Ethernet Switches must ensure that the updates and patching are done regularly. When we have new software updates, we can resolve issues quickly."". 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.""The pricing is expensive."

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  • "These switches are very expensive compared to those from other vendors."
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  • "There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."
  • "Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
  • "This is not an expensive solution."
  • "This is an expensive product."
  • "There are no licensing costs for this solution."
  • "The pricing is very good."
  • "The price is fair."
  • "They are affordable and less expensive than Cisco. Their price was the decider at the time."
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    Top Answer:Switching to HPE Ethernet Switches greatly improved our network. We used to have both Cisco and HPE Ethernet Switches. Our network performance has increased by 300 percent.
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    In Ethernet Switches
    10th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    4,533
    Comparisons
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    Reviews
    25
    Average Words per Review
    376
    Rating
    8.3
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    HP Ethernet Switches
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    Overview
    Enterasys Ethernet Switches S-Series delivers a powerful combination of Terabit-class performance along with granular visibility and control over users, services, and applications, voice and video, virtualization, and cloud computing. Enterasys S-Series, through a combination of management automation, a robust and highly resilient distributed architecture, built-in security, and flexible power configurations specifically designed. Enterasys S-Series delivers both the comprehensive functionality and configuration flexibility to be deployed as a premium high-density network edge access device, high performance distribution layer switch, resilient enterprise class multi-Terabit core router, high-end storage switch and as a data center virtualization solution.

    HP has created the most open, integrated and software-defined networking portfolio and ecosystem of its kind – driving simplification with networks that understand, adapt to and protect your business applications in real-time. Only HP extends the momentum of software-defined networking everywhere–from the mobile edge to the heart of data centers.

    Sample Customers
    Centre for Research in Nutrition and Development (CIAD)
    Emirates Palace Hotel
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    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Computer Software Company7%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise47%
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    Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Ethernet Switches while HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 94 reviews. Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] is rated 7.0, while HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] writes "Good for networking large buildings, but there are problems with failing parts and the price should be lowered". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HPE Ethernet Switches writes "They're solid and can last for up to 15 years". Enterasys Ethernet Switches [EOL] is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, whereas HPE Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS Switches.

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