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We performed a comparison between 3Com H3C 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 3Com H3C Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The reliability of the solution has been the best feature.""They're straightforward and stable.""They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand.""The hardware side is a very big advantage. We use it 24/7 and we haven't had any problems so far with the switches.""The installation is quite straightforward."

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"The product's stacking technology is stable and works well.""We found the installation process to be simple.""We use HPE Ethernet Switches to provide solutions for the hotel, their guests, and IPTV.""These switches are very stable, to date I have not experienced any issues.""It's stable and performing well.""he stability is very good on this solution. There have been no bugs, glitches or crashes.""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.""The solution offers lifetime warranties."

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Cons
"The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication.""The configuration of 3Com H3C Switches could be better.""The cost and the integration with other solutions could be better.""I think there's nothing that needs to be improved because the company is no longer in existence.""When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions."

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"The technical support does not match up to the standard of Cisco.""There is room for improvement in the update process, especially the web UI update process.""The next release would benefit from adding a central management that could be deployable on premise and allow you to see the layout of topology.""I would like to see more updates for the solution.""The VLAN tagging could be improved,""I would also like to see a more centralized private management console for the series of devices. Most solutions are adopting centralized cloud-based management, but my client base believes cloud solutions are too insecure. You've got a few dozen switches, so it would be nice to have the ability to manage them on a "single pane of glass."""We haven't had any issues with this switch in the past 10 years. That's the reason we're still keeping them alive.""The installation can be quite complex. However, that may not be the fault of HP and is rather more related to the way our infrastructure is arranged."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The cost could be improved, but it is cheaper than the others."
  • "3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."
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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 installation is quite straightforward.
    Top Answer:3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten.
    Top Answer:The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication.
    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
    25th
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
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    1,933
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    Average Words per Review
    365
    Rating
    7.0
    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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    HP Ethernet Switches
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    Overview
    3Com Baseline switches provide cost-effective layer 2 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ethernet switching for LANs that do not need management capabilities. Simple to install and economical to own, they feature wirespeed performance on fixed-configuration, rack-mountable platforms.

    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
    British Columbia Assessment Authority, DreamWorks, DRV
    Emirates Palace Hotel
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    University7%
    REVIEWERS
    Healthcare Company8%
    University6%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Educational Organization5%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise57%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise46%
    Buyer's Guide
    3Com H3C Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about 3Com H3C Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    3Com H3C Switches is ranked 25th in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews while HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 11th in Ethernet Switches with 96 reviews. 3Com H3C Switches is rated 8.0, while HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of 3Com H3C Switches writes "Reliable platform with a straightforward installation process ". 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 ". 3Com H3C Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, whereas HPE Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches. See our 3Com H3C Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches report.

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