HPE Ethernet Switches vs Nokia Ethernet Service Switch comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Nokia are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.5, while Nokia is ranked #23 with an average rating of 8.3. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 2.7% mindshare in ES, compared to Nokia’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Nokia users who would recommend it.

HPE Ethernet Switches

Read 104 HPE Ethernet Switches reviews

2,280 Views
2,257 Comparison Views

93% willing to recommend

Nokia Ethernet Service Switch

Read 7 Nokia Ethernet Service Switch reviews

827 Views
827 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

HPE Ethernet Switches

Nokia Ethernet Service Switch

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

HPE Ethernet Switches and Nokia Ethernet Service Switch compete in providing enterprise networking solutions. HPE edges out in pricing and support, while Nokia outperforms in feature set, making it ideal for complex applications.

Features: HPE Ethernet Switches excel with their scalability, extensive management tools, and energy efficiency. Nokia Ethernet Service Switch distinguishes itself with advanced routing capabilities, strong reliability, and multiservice support.

Room for Improvement: HPE could improve advanced routing features, service-oriented functionalities, and integration options for complex networks. Nokia may benefit from enhancing cost-effectiveness, simplifying management interfaces, and expanding customer support access.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Nokia Ethernet Service Switch provides a seamless deployment experience with robust service support, ensuring quick integration into existing systems. HPE Ethernet Switches offer a simple setup process backed by excellent customer service.

Pricing and ROI: HPE Ethernet Switches are cost-effective, offering a balanced ROI suitable for businesses avoiding premium costs. Nokia Ethernet Service Switch requires a higher initial investment, justified by its superior capabilities and benefits for data-centric enterprises.

To learn more, read our detailed HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Nokia Ethernet Service Switch Report (Updated: July 2025).

Buyer's Guide

HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Nokia Ethernet Service Switch

July 2025

Download the complete report

Helped 865,384 peers since 2012

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Categories and Ranking

HPE Ethernet Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

9th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

104

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Nokia Ethernet Service Switch

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

23rd

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

3.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 2.7%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nokia Ethernet Service Switch is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches

Featured Reviews

Dinesh Upadhyay

Sr.Manager-IT at imi kolkata

Experience years of robust features and strong technical support

It is a nice and robust tool where we use HPE Ethernet Switches. It is a lower switch, and we have received good warranty support with HPE switches. The security features of the HPE Ethernet Switches are good. The UI mode is available, and we can easily configure the access list and SNMP. All these configurations can be done here. Users can enable the Layer 3 features.

Read full review

Montassar Turki

Tech Lead - R&D at Numeryx

Empowering networks with enhanced scalability and reliability

It provides excellent scalability capabilities, as well as the flexibility to work with different cost structures. It supports a large number of switches very well and meets the specific requirements. In our enterprise, we currently have two hundred servers, and this technology accommodates our growing user base, which may reach millions of users.

Read full review

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"A very robust solution."

"HPE Ethernet Switches offer a good return on investment. They offer a lifetime warranty, which is good. Cisco SMB level only declares a one-year warranty, and for the enterprise level, you need to get a service pack, which costs extra."

"Stable and scalable."

"These switches have been in use for easily 11 years."

"It's stable and performing well."

"It's straightforward to set up."

"I value that there is a clear place to find a MAC table with HPE Ethernet Switches."

"The most valuable features of this solution are the interface and configuration. It's very easy to use."

More HPE Ethernet Switches pros

"Despite initial hindrances, once understood, these differences help in forming a good career foundation."

"The most valuable features are user functionality and interoperability."

"On several occasions we encountered major issues with the solution and have found the Nokia technical support to be quite supportive."

"The highest value lies in aggregating the data to improve both traffic management and device utilization, emphasizing the importance of engagement and liability."

"The performance and reliability are the solution's most valuable features."

"The most valuable feature is the product's availability."

Cons

"Price is an area for improvement. Cisco is very competitive on price, considering future business. HPE Ethernet Switches and Aruba need to think about their pricing. Aruba's price was 25 percent higher than Cisco's in a recent Central Bank project in Sri Lanka."

"The tool should be more stable."

"When we have a lot of clients on the system, we lose signal and have to restart our antenna."

"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 Cisco."

"The cost could be better. HPE has to study it carefully with other vendors in the market, like Cisco or Juniper."

"The management of the tool must be improved."

"The pricing could be better."

"Authentication and other security features are not easily satisfied using the lower-end switches."

More HPE Ethernet Switches cons

"I would suggest improvements regarding enhancing support response times and implementing user interface modifications for quicker and more user-friendly interactions."

"The solution needs more monitoring tools."

"The segment routing could be improved, and they could also transfer a lot of legacy to the cloud domain."

"The documentation needs improvement for better accessibility, as there isn't proper documentation currently available."

"I would like to see more collaboration with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) vendors, such as Itron."

"I would prefer that all the licenses be open for our use."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost is a bit high."

"HP switches are priced well."

"We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required."

"HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution."

"The license cost is yearly."

"I like HPE switches because you get a perpetual license with the hardware. The initial cost is about the same as other switches, but it starts beating the competitors after three or four years because you don't have to pay for additional annual licensing costs."

"The licensing cost is yearly, and there aren't any additional costs on top of the standard fee."

"We have to see only the security part when considering licenses because the licenses upgrade."

More HPE Ethernet Switches pricing and cost advice

"It is quite expensive compared to alternative technologies."

"The price of the solution is very competitive in comparison with that of the competition."

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Ethernet Switches solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

865,384 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

Government

Comms Service Provider

11%

Performing Arts

10%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HPE Ethernet Switches?

The solution is very stable and easy to use.

See all answers

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Ethernet Switches?

The price of HPE Ethernet Switches is reasonable and less than other OEM brands.

See all answers

What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?

The price should be reduced in comparison to Cisco, as sometimes we cannot use the HPE one at the core level, where generally public users are using Cisco. The price of HPE core switches and Cisco ...

See all answers

What do you like most about Nokia Ethernet Service Switch?

The highest value lies in aggregating the data to improve both traffic management and device utilization, emphasizing the importance of engagement and liability.

See all answers

What needs improvement with Nokia Ethernet Service Switch?

We can understand the customer network better and propose products accordingly as areas for improvement. Engaging with customers directly would improve how that could be done easily. Many times the...

See all answers

What is your primary use case for Nokia Ethernet Service Switch?

I am a system integrator working for different customers. My clients use this product for their network, either for network upgrade or new rollout.

See all answers

Comparisons

Aruba Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches

Compared 13% of the time

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center vs HPE Ethernet Switches

Compared 10% of the time

Cisco Ethernet Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches

Compared 9% of the time

H3C Ethernet Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches

Compared 8% of the time

Ubiquiti UniFi Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches

Compared 8% of the time

More HPE Ethernet Switches Competitors

Cisco Ethernet Switches vs Nokia Ethernet Service Switch

Compared 49% of the time

Cisco Catalyst Switches vs Nokia Ethernet Service Switch

Compared 19% of the time

Arista Networks Platform vs Nokia Ethernet Service Switch

Compared 10% of the time

Huawei Ethernet Switches vs Nokia Ethernet Service Switch

Compared 8% of the time

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs Nokia Ethernet Service Switch

Compared 7% of the time

More Nokia Ethernet Service Switch Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

HPE Ethernet Switches

August 2025

Download HPE Ethernet Switches product report

Buyer's Guide

Ethernet Switches

August 2025

Download Nokia Ethernet Service Switch product report

Also Known As

HP Ethernet Switches

Nokia ESS, Nokia 7450 Ethernet Service Switch, Nokia 7450 ESS

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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

The Nokia 7450 Ethernet Service Switch (ESS) family of Carrier Ethernet switch routers is designed to deliver advanced Carrier Ethernet services. It also provides the ideal platform for the metro Ethernet aggregation of fixed and mobile networks.

Nokia

Sample Customers

Emirates Palace Hotel

Information Not Available

Buyer's Guide

HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Nokia Ethernet Service Switch

July 2025

Free Report: HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Nokia Ethernet Service Switch

Find out what your peers are saying about HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Nokia Ethernet Service Switch and other solutions. Updated: July 2025.

DOWNLOAD NOW

865,384 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Nokia Ethernet Service Switch report.

See our list of best Ethernet Switches vendors.

We monitor all Ethernet Switches reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.