HPE Ethernet Switches Reviews

We are a solution provider and the HPE Ethernet Switches are one of the network infrastructure products that we implement for our customers.

They are used from edge to core and I usually implement them for storage traffic and IP over ethernet, like NFC, iSCSI, or SAS. 

Our customers' needs are simple and not very sophisticated, and these switches allow us to set up the solution and forget about it. As much as possible, we isolate subnets or infrastructure to ensure that the frontend network is separate from the backend network storage. This helps to reduce problems.

HPE is very good for cases where you use storage for server networking

The product's stacking technology is stable and works well.

Authentication and other security features are not easily satisfied using the lower-end switches. For better security, you need to implement enterprise-level hardware and software.

I have been working with the HPE Ethernet Switches for six years.

Our clients for this product range in size from small businesses to university campuses. In a small business, they might have 200 to 300 users with perhaps between 500 and 1,000 endpoints. The scale for a campus would be in the area of 3,000 to 5,000 endpoints.

When we or our partners sell this product, it usually sells only with a hardware warranty. It does not come with software support. When there is an issue, we normally just update the switch or try to find out what version or what configuration is suitable for the product.

Ideally, once we install and configure it, we can forget about it. This is our motto.

The Comware version from H3C was very useful for our customer base, but the product line is changing and the customers are changing. Some of our customers use Cisco, HPE, or other products, and I have to configure them. I recommend products to customers, although it often depends on what they already have in their environment.

In cases such as Comware, where the line no longer exists, I recommend new products.

With Cisco Switches, you cannot buy them without the support and a license.

This is an expensive product. Some features can be added after purchase, which comes at an additional cost.

Overall, the product works very well, we don't have any problems, and I can recommend it. 

Although people can have a lot of trouble with these switches, they are human management issues. This is why we are careful to choose the correct products and to do the implementation and integration correctly.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

We use the switches to connect end users to the devices. 

We get a lifetime warranty for the solution so whenever the switches get faulty, you can get a replacement. 

The tool should be more stable. 

I have been working with the product for more than ten years. 

The product is scalable. 

I never contact the support since I resolve issues by myself. 

The product is easy to set up. I configure the tool in 5 minutes. 

The tool's pricing is very cheap. 

I would rate the product an eight out of ten. 

We use HPE Ethernet Switches in hospitals and governments.

We have some problems with the performance of our HPE Ethernet Switches because they are old.

I have used HPE Ethernet Switches within the past 12 months.

The solution is highly stable.

We have one client using the solution.

The support of HPE Ethernet Switches is responsive and helpful.

HPE Ethernet Switches are more difficult to implement than other solutions, such as Aruba, because the configuration has to be done one by one, it's not saved centrally. You are not able to automatically configure them across the hardware.

I utilized a significant amount of HP technology in order to create a stacking configuration, incorporating various models as needed. This was because Aruba, which is a well-established brand, is frequently used for stacking purposes. However, in our particular scenario, I utilized HPE Ethernet Switches, despite it being an older technology, and decided to stack them. To provide a specific example, I utilized the HP 2930 model, which is stackable as per the guidelines provided by the model guide. Additionally, I integrated artificial intelligence to further optimize the process. However, for improved results, scaling up is necessary.

I did the implementation of the solution.

The price of the solution is expensive.

I rate the price of HPE Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten.

I would recommend this solution to others who have traditional environments.

I rate HPE Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten.

Our primary use case is for layer three or four switches.

I have found the most valuable feature is stability.

I would like to see the initial setup become easier.

I have been using HPE Ethernet Switches for the past two or three years.

There is stability.

The management required we switch to HPE Ethernet Switches. There could be a variety of reasons why management makes the switch.

When you do the deployment you simply call and verify the device and serial number. Once this is done you can access the data.

The licensing cost is set up annually or every three years.

I would rate HPE Ethernet Switches an overall eight on a scale of one to ten.

We use HPE Ethernet Switches for network switching. 

This solution is deployed on-premise. 

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

The only improvement I can think of is that it could be better with less updates. 

I have been working with HPE Ethernet Switches for more than 10 years. 

The performance is fine. 

This solution is easily scalable. 

In my organization, there are maybe 200 end users of this solution. 

The technical support is really good. They're fast, knowledgeable, and customer-ready. 

The installation took one hour, and I was involved in the process. For deployment, we had a team of two engineers. 

We implemented this solution through an in-house team. 

There are no licensing costs for this solution. It's lifetime, so it's okay. 

I rate HPE Ethernet Switches a 10 out of 10, and recommend this solution to others. To those considering implementation, I would say: if you want a lifetime solution, then go with HPE. 

We use HPE Ethernet Switches as a small business tool.

The most valuable feature in HPE Ethernet Switches is programmability and analytics.

The solution could improve by having more integration options.

I have been using HPE Ethernet Switches for approximately 10 years

The technical support is good.

I rate HPE Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten.

It is a scalable solution.

The stability could be improved, and the price could be cheaper as well.

We have used HPE Switches for about five years.

It is not very stable.

It is scalable.

Price wise, it is a more expensive solution.

I would rate HPE Ethernet Switches at six on a scale from one to ten.

We use the solution as an enterprise network switch.

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.

There is some improvement needed for the power supply of the solution.

I have been using the solution for approximately five years.

We had 8,000 students using the solution in one of my client's organizations. We do plan to increase usage in the future.

The customer support is very good, you create a ticket and they get back to you quickly with a response.

I was using other solutions previously, such as Fortinet, Cisco, and Juniper Switches. I prefer FortiSwitch more than HP Switches because FortiSwitch has more capabilities that are not supported by any other solution, for example, FortiLink. However, HPE is a very good company and is very large.

The initial installation is easy.

All the solutions have a license for the QSFP. Additionally, there is a one-time license fee to increase the interface speed.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate HPE Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.