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We performed a comparison between HPE Ethernet Switches and Juniper EX Series 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 HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"I have found the most valuable feature is stability.""The most valuable feature is the IRF.""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.""A very robust solution.""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 of the solution is its stability.""The simplicity of the commands is most valuable. The commands are the same for several devices.""The solution is very, very stable."

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"The most valuable feature of this solution is the Junos operating system.""The most valuable feature is switching on our network.""It's pretty good as compared to other vendors.""The combination of hardware and software makes it a very good solution. It is a modern protocol that they have supported in the switches. The solution has good performance.""The scalability is excellent. It's one of the aspects of the solution that is quite good.""The setup phase was straightforward.""It's stable and reliable.""The feature I like the most is the ability to reword changes before committing to the change. We can always reword changes in 10 minutes if they don't work."

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Cons
"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.""The VLAN tagging could be improved,""It would be better if they improve the implementation of SD-WAN.""They should release more updates for the solution.""The tool should be more stable.""The quality of the service needs improvement.""The product could always use better technical support.""The only improvement I can think of is that it could be better with less updates."

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"In an upcoming release, Juniper Ethernet Switches could improve by having more microservices.""We are not very pleased with their performance.""The management tools are limited in their abilities, and suffer from upgrade problems.""Juniper Ethernet Switches could improve in the EX 2300 model because it does not support IPsec VPN. Only the models at 3400 or higher support it. Additionally, there is a need for support for Mac which is lacking. Some of their competitors, such as Cisco, support Mac.""The operating system could be better.""We are undergoing a migration to software-defined networking. Different vendors have to integrate with each other and we are not seeing this type of capability within Juniper. We are getting left behind in this technology trend by staying with this solution. Juniper is also losing a bit of market share because of this.""Juniper should improve the support services provided to users, as it is one of its areas with certain shortcomings.""More security could be provided, especially with the rising cyber-attacks in business organizations."

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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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  • "Support prices and licensing scheme need to be improved to allow some features to be purchased at lower costs, for example, RPM​."
  • "We purchased the box for a one-time charge, and we are paying a yearly support fee of several hundred Euros."
  • "The maintenance cost is approximately €2,000 ($2,200 USD) per year, including support, for our entire fleet."
  • "This solution is cheaper than Cisco or HP switches."
  • "The Juniper switches are less expensive than competing brands."
  • "Juniper costs less than the competition. As a comparison, Cisco is 33% more."
  • "The pricing for the support is very high."
  • "It's was $100,000 per year."
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    Questions from the Community
    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 »
    Top Answer:Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known… more »
    Top Answer:If compared to Cisco, this is a well priced solution. Compared to HP, it is a little bit overpriced. Overall, they are priced in the middle compared to competitors.
    Top Answer:Juniper EX model is ok for the campus network as the ex4300 is EOL in a few years and the new ex4400 is the standard. Now for the QFX model, 5k/10k in CRB mode IP fabric Ethernet switching is horrible… more »
    Ranking
    10th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    8.3
    8th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    Also Known As
    HP Ethernet Switches
    Juniper Ethernet Switches
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    Overview

    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.

    Juniper Ethernet Switches are made up of the EX Series product line. These EX Series Ethernet Switches provide branch, campus and data center networks with access, aggregation and core layer switching solutions. The end result is secure, fast and efficient application and data delivery.

    Today's enterprise networks increasingly demand mobile access, optimal availability, virtualization, and unified communications. The Juniper Ethernet Switches EX Series caters for all of these requirements, ensuring business continuity, network flexibility and maximum productivity.

    Juniper EX Series switches are AI-driven, operated and managed using the Mist AI cloud from Juniper. This gives EX customers simplified operations with insights, anomaly detection and automated troubleshooting, empowering IT teams to deliver the best user experience across the wired network.

    Sample Customers
    Emirates Palace Hotel
    BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
    Top Industries
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    University7%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Comms Service Provider32%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise47%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise52%
    Buyer's Guide
    HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 94 reviews while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is ranked 8th in Ethernet Switches with 64 reviews. HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2, while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of HPE Ethernet Switches writes "They're solid and can last for up to 15 years". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches writes "Provides campus switches and access switches that are simple to deploy, but the code isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design". HPE Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, Meraki MS Switches and Huawei Ethernet Switches, whereas Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Arista Networks Platform, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and Meraki MS Switches. See our HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches report.

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