We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center and HPE Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The interface is very straightforward."
"I have found the solution to be scalable."
"Based on my use cases, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center was a great product that was easy to manage and work with while being a powerful tool."
"It integrates well."
"The product's most valuable feature is its ability to manage switches from one central point."
"Configurations between FortiGate and FortiSwitch have to link to each other. We need configuration. The configuration is not like a Cisco switch. It has a unique configuration."
"I like the solution's technical support. I rate the technical support a ten out of ten."
"The most valuable feature is the port analytics."
"The solution is easy to set up and easy to use, unlike, for example, Cisco, which is more complex."
"HPE Ethernet Switches are scalable, and their software is also quite sturdy."
"We get a lifetime warranty for the solution so whenever the switches get faulty, you can get a replacement."
"Stable and scalable."
"It's stable and performing well."
"The solution offers lifetime warranties."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability."
"The main features of the solution I have found to be the interface and unique features other solutions do not have. Additionally, they have a lifetime warranty on the hardware."
"Routing is an area in Fortinet FortiSwitch with certain shortcomings where improvements are needed."
"We need to understand a bit more about certifications and knowledge for understanding capabilities. The solution should make that more clear to its users."
"The solution could always benefit from more security. It's of critical importance to organizations right now."
"FortiSwitch should improve the FortiGate map. The diagram cannot move automatically to show the switch. The map does not map the physical location. It cannot move or touch the diagram."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"There could be more porting software options for easy deployment in the product."
"With IT products, there is always room for improvement."
"Does not have as many features as other solutions, such as segmentation and analytics engines."
"The pricing is expensive."
"The VLAN tagging could be improved,"
"The solution's throughput should be increased because we often get stuck when it comes to IPTV streaming."
"The next release would benefit from adding a central management that could be deployable on premise and allow you to see the layout of topology."
"It's gone up in price in the last 12 months."
"The management of the tool must be improved."
"The security of the solution always has room for improvement."
"Some users might look for high-speed switching like Cisco or Nexus switches, which can handle larger volumes. HPE's current offerings aren't as robust in that area, but they could improve."
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Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is ranked 16th in Ethernet Switches with 18 reviews while HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 94 reviews. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is rated 8.0, while HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center writes "Has intuitive graphical user interface, but the security features need improvement". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HPE Ethernet Switches writes "They're solid and can last for up to 15 years". Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches and MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, 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. See our Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center vs. HPE Ethernet Switches report.
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