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We performed a comparison between Cisco Linksys 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 Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"Integration is much easier than with competitor products because it allows for segmentation inside the network.""The product is great for networking.""The scalability is great.""The installation process is straightforward.""My work is able to continue because the switches are reliable.""The product offers a very professional experience.""I use the tool because of its performance, reliability, and security.""It's very easy to configure URLs."

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"A very robust solution.""The solution offers lifetime warranties.""It's stable and performing well.""The technical support for this solution has improved from what it was.""It's fairly lightweight, they don't require a lot of maintenance.""The most valuable feature is the IRF.""It's stable. We never have any issues.""he stability is very good on this solution. There have been no bugs, glitches or crashes."

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Cons
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches’s stability and pricing needs improvement.""Some experts say that the price may be lower or that the ethernet switches are complex to set up and manage, maybe because of limited port density, supports, and quality of service, like capabilities.""The solution is costly.""The sales support could improve, they are not supplying the solution on time. For some projects, we have had to wait many months.""The manageability could be improved.""Pricing is an area with a shortcoming since the solution is expensive.""The solution's price could be better.""The product must be made cloud-based."

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"It would be helpful to have training available for this solution.""In the next release, I would like to see them include more features like the Aruba solution, to have more possibilities concerning the software design.""The only improvement I can think of is that it could be better with less updates.""Installation could be made more secure.""They should release more updates for the solution.""The management of the tool must be improved.""The security of the solution always has room for improvement.""They should continue to work on new features."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It's an affordable price for small companies using on-premises networks where cloud services are too expensive for them."
  • "If you look at the product portfolio from Cisco, it's quite expensive."
  • "The price of this solution is high, but it depends on the number of units that you want to order."
  • "I think that pricing should be more competitive. While the Cisco product is good, the pricing is not competitive. People will end up going with other cheaper solutions such as Arista."
  • "Cisco switches are a little expensive when it comes to the price."
  • "The price of Linksys products is pretty reasonable."
  • "The licensing cost is not bad and is actually very competitive within the product category."
  • "Pricing should be more competitive. There are other switches that are cheaper."
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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:The product is reasonably priced. It is flexible. We can pay for it monthly or annually.
    Top Answer:The solution is very stable and easy to use.
    Top Answer:Subscription is okay for me. I take a three-year subscription. My contract is three years.
    Top Answer:I would like to see more updates for the solution.
    Ranking
    10th
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,539
    Comparisons
    4,250
    Reviews
    30
    Average Words per Review
    379
    Rating
    8.4
    11th
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,320
    Comparisons
    4,008
    Reviews
    29
    Average Words per Review
    369
    Rating
    8.3
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    Linksys Ethernet Switches
    HP Ethernet Switches
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    Overview
    Linksys Ethernet Switches bring greater reliability and coverage to your home network.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    Linz AG
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company18%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Retailer11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    REVIEWERS
    Healthcare Company8%
    University6%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Educational Organization5%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise32%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise52%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise46%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 11th in Ethernet Switches with 96 reviews. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is rated 8.0, while HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches writes "An advanced, sophisticated solution that allows for segmentation within networks". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HPE Ethernet Switches writes "Allows to monitor all the switches online so we can see what is happening and offers good security features ". Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches and Aruba Switches, whereas HPE Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS Switches. See our Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches report.

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