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We performed a comparison between H3C Ethernet Switches 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.
To learn more, read our detailed H3C Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The best feature of H3C Ethernet Switches is their reliability.""A good high-performance solution.""To date, it has proven to be highly reliable. We have encountered no issues or challenges with it thus far.""We can configure the switch stack on the internet. Other vendors do not offer this facility. It is fast and easy to manage.""H3C Ethernet Switches have a fast delivery time.""H3C Ethernet Switches is a cheap solution."

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"We get a lifetime warranty for the solution so whenever the switches get faulty, you can get a replacement.""The technical support for this solution has improved from what it was.""We can easily replace components without incurring significant costs in an error or failure.""The most valuable feature is that they all have PoE. It's one of the most important things that we need in the EdgeSwitch.""The most valuable feature in HPE Ethernet Switches is programmability and analytics.""The simplicity of the commands is most valuable. The commands are the same for several devices.""The most valuable feature is the IRF.""The solution is highly stable."

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Cons
"GUI needs to merge with CLI.""H3C Ethernet Switches could improve by widening their product range.""The solution’s stability could be improved.""The only improvement needed is the significantly better lead time for delivery compared to other American products. In terms of technology, there isn't much difference, especially since X3 is a subsidiary of XP, and they use the same technology. However, the delivery time is notably better.""Lacks decent cloud management.""There should be more public tools for configuration and comparing products."

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"I would also like to see a more centralized private management console for the series of devices. Most solutions are adopting centralized cloud-based management, but my client base believes cloud solutions are too insecure. You've got a few dozen switches, so it would be nice to have the ability to manage them on a "single pane of glass."""They should release more updates for the solution.""I would like to see the initial setup become easier.""VLAN can be improved, but I have to check that with the company expert. I have different switch models, but they don't have all the same interface. I don't know whether lower-level switches don't have the same interface as the better quality ones. I might have two different model types.""Authentication and other security features are not easily satisfied using the lower-end switches.""They should continue to work on new features.""The tool should be more stable.""The technical support does not match up to the standard of Cisco."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "H3C Ethernet Switches are priced at around $500 per unit, which is very cheap and one of the most competitive prices out there."
  • "H3C Ethernet Switches are reasonably priced."
  • "The pricing is very affordable, making it a not-so-expensive choice. On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I would rate it a seven."
  • "H3C Ethernet Switches is targeted for SMBs because it's cheaper compared to Huawei switches."
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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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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:H3C Ethernet Switches is a cheap solution.
    Top Answer:The solution’s stability could be improved.
    Top Answer:We use H3C Ethernet Switches to connect between PCs and servers.
    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.
    Top Answer:HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution. The solution does the job well for its price. You have to pay a lot more money for higher features, but then you are probably better off looking at… more »
    Top Answer:Sometimes, we encounter the need for new technologies, especially when we require higher bandwidth. If we can't find what we need with HPE Ethernet Switches, we explore options from other vendors like… more »
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    15th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    2,496
    Comparisons
    1,959
    Reviews
    6
    Average Words per Review
    307
    Rating
    8.4
    10th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,533
    Comparisons
    4,224
    Reviews
    25
    Average Words per Review
    376
    Rating
    8.3
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    HP Ethernet Switches
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    Overview

    H3C S5560 High Performance Ethernet Switch is the latest development of Gigabit speed Layer 3 Ethernet switch. This powerful and highly secure series switch is built based on industry-leading high performance hardware architecture and H3C Comware V7 platform. It supports diversified services, high capacity GE access port as well as high density 10GE uplink, which meet the requirements for high density campus access and high performance aggregation.

    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.

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    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Retailer8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
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    University7%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Computer Software Company21%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business57%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise29%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise61%
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    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise47%
    Buyer's Guide
    H3C Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about H3C Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    H3C Ethernet Switches is ranked 15th in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews while HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 94 reviews. H3C Ethernet Switches is rated 8.4, while HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of H3C Ethernet Switches writes "Connects wired devices such as computers, laptops, routers, servers, and printers to a LAN". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HPE Ethernet Switches writes "They're solid and can last for up to 15 years". H3C Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and NETGEAR Switches, whereas HPE Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Meraki MS Switches and D-Link Ethernet Switches. See our H3C Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches report.

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