HPE ProCurve Reviews

The HPE ProCurve, we've used mostly with businesses, either enterprise networks and/or some manufacturing. We've worked and used the solution in a core setup and edge switches.

One of the biggest things in HPE ProCurve that I like, though not necessarily a feature, is the HPE warranty because it's probably better than any of the other vendors that we deal with, as it has a lifetime replacement. Feature-wise, the web interface of HPE ProCurve is typically pretty good and I like that as well.

An area for improvement in HPE ProCurve is the web interface not being as robust because you still have to go to the COI to make modifications or look at the exact configuration.

I've been dealing with HPE ProCurve for quite a few years now.

HPE ProCurve is a stable product. We've had issues with POE switches, particularly the POE ports burning up, but without POE, HPE ProCurve is pretty much a "put it in, let it run" type of product.

HPE ProCurve seems to be scalable because my company went four or six as far as the number in a core stack before, but the product has been fairly scalable to do distribution to a lot of edges.

The technical support for HPE ProCurve has been good, but mostly the issue my company had was burnt out or equipment failure and support has been very good to get to the point of shipping a replacement switch quickly.

The initial setup for HPE ProCurve is easy. It's pretty good because, from the factory reset with a console cable, you can set an initial IP address and be up and running fairly quickly.

I've seen ROI from HPE ProCurve, but I couldn't really give a good number on that.

The licensing for HPE ProCurve is a one-time cost, though it's varied somewhat. What my company purchased was usually between $3,500 and $5,000 one-time cost.

HPE had started migrating to the Arubas, or at least in the market that my company deals with a while back, so that's pretty much all that my company has been dealing with lately, particularly the HPE layer three switches that replaced the HPE ProCurve. HPE pretty much replaced a lot of the product line with Aruba, so my company works with Aruba switches from HPE, and that's the HPE ProCurve now. It's what HPE migrated to, particularly with the small to mid-market businesses here.

In terms of the number of users of HPE ProCurve, one of the larger systems my company deals with has around five hundred users. For maintenance, there's typically just one person, so it's a low-maintenance product.

My advice to others looking into implementing HPE ProCurve is that it's a fairly good platform because my company does about four or five other different systems, but one of the biggest things with HPE ProCurve is that its web interface will get you 95% there, but you still have to know or learn the CLI commands to be able to do what you need when you get into more complex scenarios with VLANs and trunking and core aggregation.

I would rate HPE ProCurve nine out of ten.

My company is an integrator of HPE ProCurve, but it doesn't have a formal partnership with HPE, unlike what it has with Dell, Cisco, or some of the other brands.

HPE ProCurve is used mostly in business networks.

The most valuable features of the solution are its stability and the web page that allows me to monitor it.

My company switched from HPE ProCurve to Ubiquiti UniFi since we wanted one solution for our entire network. In general, HPE ProCurve should have more capabilities to offer. HPE ProCurve's web interface is old, and I have to log in on each device separately, making them the product's shortcomings that need improvement. With Ubiquiti UniFi, I have my login page where I can see every network on every company I manage.

I have experience with HPE ProCurve. I don't remember the version of the solution I use, but I know it's an old one, and I still use it.

The product's stability is good. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

The product's scalability is good.

My company does not need to avail of the services from the solution's technical support.

The initial setup of HPE ProCurve is straightforward.

We have carried out the solution's setup phases in our company for the past six to seven years.

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

Regarding the solution's installation phase, I can say that it is a PnP device.

Regarding the deployment process, you just need to use the screws to install and tighten the product in your work environment.

There is no requirement for someone to be involved in the maintenance and deployment of the solution.

I am the consultant who carried out our company's product installation process.

There is no need to pay for the solution's license.

My company switched to another brand from HPE ProCurve. The platform we chose has more capabilities for management when compared to HPE ProCurve.

To those planning to use the product, I would say that it is a very good and stable switch.

I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten.

We use HPE ProCurve as an access layer device in our office environment. It aggregates end-user connections, making it effective for small to medium-sized setups. For example, in an office with 30 to 40 users needing wired network connections, the ProCurve offers a cost-effective solution that meets basic networking needs without the complexity or cost associated with more advanced devices.

The solution has met our current networking needs without negatively impacting network efficiency. It has provided a reliable and budget-friendly option for our organization. However, due to its limited feature set, it may not be suitable for rapidly scaling networks.

The product's most valuable feature is its cost-effectiveness. It allows us to allocate resources more efficiently by offering essential networking features at a fraction of the cost of competitors like Cisco. 

The product could improve scalability and support for advanced networking features. Including advanced interfaces like QSFP and enhanced support for AI-driven network solutions would make it more competitive in environments requiring higher performance and scalability.

The solution has proven stable in our current setup.

The solution's scalability is somewhat limited. While it performs well in small—to medium-sized environments, its restricted feature set may become a bottleneck in larger, rapidly growing networks.

My experience with HPE's customer service for their networking devices has been adequate but could have been more exceptional. The support provided is satisfactory, though there is room for improvement in response time and the level of support for networking products.

I have previously worked with Huawei and am currently working with HPE. The switch was driven by specific project requirements and the need to evaluate different vendors.

The initial setup was straightforward. HPE provides features like zero-touch provisioning and PXE support, simplifying installation. The expertise required is generally medium to low, making it accessible to most IT professionals.

The deployment was handled in-house. The process was efficient, requiring only two people for the physical installation and one person for the configuration, integration, and service provisioning.

HPE ProCurve is competitively priced, with a difference of approximately 30 to 35% compared to other vendors like Cisco. This makes it a viable option for businesses with limited budgets, particularly those that do not require extensive networking features.

I have evaluated solutions from other vendors, such as Cisco, Arista, and Juniper, in addition to HPE. These options were considered based on their advanced networking features and scalability.

The platform is a good starting point for small and medium-sized enterprises. However, as your business grows and requires more advanced networking features, you might need to consider alternative solutions that offer better scalability and support for more complex environments.

I rate it a seven out of ten. 

HPE ProCurve is used for enterprise.

The most valuable feature of HPE ProCurve is its ease of use and implementation.

The pricing model could be improved in HPE ProCurve.

I have been using HPE ProCurve for approximately 10 years.

HPE ProCurve is stable.

The solution could improve the scalability. However, it depends on the model.

I recommend this solution to medium-sized companies.

The support from HPE ProCurve is good.

I rate the support from HPE ProCurve an eight out of ten.

Positive

I have used other solutions such as Cisco and Extreme Networks.

The solution is simple to deploy. The time it takes to deploy depends on the complexity of the environment. The process can vary from one to five days.

We do the implementation for our customers.

The price of HPE ProCurve can be reasonable. However, it depends on the use case. They could improve the pricing model.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate HPE ProCurve an eight out of ten.

It's the switch for the network.

Its easy manageability is most valuable. It's easy to manage. It's quite good.

They should learn from other vendors, such as Cisco. They all have a few specific routing features. HPE doesn't have any cheap BGP solution.

I've been using this solution for about seven years. 

It's stable. I'd rate it a nine out of ten.

I haven't tried to scale it. We're giving services to a few companies with a few hundred users.

Usually, it's local support. The support experience varies. I'd rate them an eight out of ten. The response time could be better.

Positive

I've used other products but not at this scale. 

It wasn't exactly straightforward, but good enough. The whole operation took a few days. We had a minor problem. Everything wasn't working as it should, but we had time to fix it.

It doesn't require much maintenance. There are usually no problems. Maintenance usually involves change requests.

I usually have some specialists or consultants for deployment.

It provides quite good value for money.

Overall, I'd rate it a nine out of ten.

We primarily use the solution for LAN connections. 

They have been very good and are pretty much unbreakable switches. It's a very stable solution. You can just plug them in, configure them, and leave them.

The pricing is quite competitive.

It is easy to deploy.

It's already pretty secure. There aren't any issues around that,

I don't have any recommendations for areas of improvement. Overall, it's been very good. 

I've been using the solution from the beginning. I've used it for more than 20 years. The main equipment became Cisco more than two years ago. Now, I'm using only using two to four HP ProCurve products.

The solution is very stable. It's robust and reliable. there are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

The solution is a data center. There aren't "users" per se.

We've never had to reach out to technical support. I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they would be. 

We've used Cisco in the past and find this product to be less expensive. 

The solution offers a simple implementation. It's not complex or difficult. You just have to take the time to configure it with the LAN and that's it.

We did not have to hire any consultants. We handled it ourselves. 

We find the pricing to be very reasonable and very competitive. 

You have to buy it and pay for maintenance. If it comes to the end of life you cannot use it anymore. It's a lifetime license. You don't have to renew yearly or anything like that. 

It's also cheaper than Cisco.

I'd rate the solution ten out of ten and recommend it to others to try. 

My customers are using HPE ProCurve for their network layer two and three connectivity. Each of their buildings has approximately 55 switches, including the core switches in operation.

HPE ProCurve has plenty of features.

HPE ProCurve could improve by making their command more similar to other solutions, such as the access codes. There should be a standard. Additionally, if the configurations could be done from the cloud would be a benefit and the port uplink speed should improve.

I have been using HPE ProCurve for approximately two years.

HPE ProCurve is a stable solution. We have not had any issues with customers that have been using the solution for 10 to 15 years.

I have found HPE ProCurve highly scalable.

Most of the clients we have been in hotels in Saudi Arabia, in Makkah, and Medina. They are large clients. I remember that for eight or nine years HPE ProCurve, or HPE switching, was the most highly sold solution, it was sold out in all hotels in Makkah.  

The support from HPE is very good.

The initial setup is of HPE ProCurve is straightforward. However, it helps to know the language. Cisco has different commands than other solutions, such as Apache. If you know the context and language of HPE, there are no issues with the implementation for the engineers. 

There is a license required to use HPE ProCurve.

I rate HPE ProCurve a nine out of ten.

We use HPE ProCurve for access switching.

HPE ProCurve offers a very good value proposition compared to that of other switches and is very energy-efficient.

The most valuable feature is the fact that the cost per port is quite low for an enterprise switch.

The CLI is a bit confusing. It is not the easiest to manage, especially if you come from a Cisco environment.

I've been using this solution for almost 20 years.

It is a highly stable solution.

It is a highly scalable solution. We have approximately 600 ProCurve users in our company.

I would give technical support a rating of seven out of ten.

Neutral

The initial deployment is straightforward.

We implemented it in-house, and one person can handle the deployment.

ProCurve's pricing is its strongest point. The value proposition is quite good, and we have seen a return on investment.

If you are considering HPE ProCurve, I would advise you to see if the feature set matches your requirements. Although ProCurve's feature set is not as comprehensive as that of others, it does offer feature sets that are sufficient for most use cases.

On a scale from one to ten, I would rate HPE ProCurve at eight.