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We performed a comparison between 3Com H3C Switches and Brocade 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. Brocade Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The installation is quite straightforward.""They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand.""They're straightforward and stable.""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 reliability of the solution has been the best feature."

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"The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides.""There's a zone for each server and services in the storage.""The reliability of Brocade is the most valuable feature. The solution has been up and running for over ten years without any fail, fixes required, or breakdowns. It is a very strong piece of equipment.""The initial setup was really straightforward and easy.""The technical support is good.""It has good integration with HPE Primera. They have smart zoning in which the administration is very easy. You don't have to do anything. Zoning and other things are done automatically if you just enable the smart zoning. That's one very good thing in HP.""The switches last for a very long time.""I have not had any issues with our Brocade switches."

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Cons
"The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication.""When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions.""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."

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"Brocade Ethernet Switches need a better interface and centralized management.""These switches are no longer supported.""No graphical interface.""The solution could be more secure.""Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions.""It should be simpler. There are still some things that can be simpler in the Brocade switches.""There are some performance issues."

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  • "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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  • "The price of Brocade Ethernet Switches is expensive."
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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 most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides.
    Top Answer:Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions.
    Top Answer:Our organization has almost all of the financial institutions in Puerto Rico connected simultaneously to our system. We have a firewall first, and then the Brocade system. All of our switches are… more »
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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.
    From the world's first Ethernet fabric technology, to an open controller that eliminates vendor lock-in, to a switch stack that you can distribute throughout your campus, Brocade Ethernet Switches give you choices. Whether that means functionality, vendors, or even locations beyond the wiring closet, every option is secure, economical, and easily manageable.
    Sample Customers
    British Columbia Assessment Authority, DreamWorks, DRV
    Ajubeo, Akquinet AG, Big Data Analytics Provider Boligkontoret Danmark Bristol is Open, CDE Lightband, Cicero School District 99, City and County of San Francisco, Department of Emergency, City of Chattanooga, Cloudscale.sh
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    University9%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise38%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise60%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise40%
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    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise56%
    Buyer's Guide
    3Com H3C Switches vs. Brocade Ethernet Switches
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about 3Com H3C Switches vs. Brocade Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    3Com H3C Switches is ranked 23rd in Ethernet Switches with 2 reviews while Brocade Ethernet Switches is ranked 19th in Ethernet Switches with 3 reviews. 3Com H3C Switches is rated 8.0, while Brocade Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of 3Com H3C Switches writes "Configuration and implementation could improve, but reliable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Brocade Ethernet Switches writes "This solution has been up and running for over ten years without any fail". 3Com H3C Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches and D-Link Ethernet Switches, whereas Brocade Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches and Mellanox Switches. See our 3Com H3C Switches vs. Brocade Ethernet Switches report.

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