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We performed a comparison between D-Link 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 D-Link Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,857 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"We use the solution for the network and ethernet connection.""It is a stable solution.""These switches are simple and easy to configure.""The product is simple to manage.""I can't find anything wrong with our D-Link Ethernet Switches.""The initial setup of D-Link Ethernet Switches is very easy.""It is very stable and reliable.""D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service."

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"The most valuable feature is that they all have PoE. It's one of the most important things that we need in the EdgeSwitch.""he stability is very good on this solution. There have been no bugs, glitches or crashes.""The scalability is very good.""It's stable and performing well.""The speed is very fast.""The product's stacking technology is stable and works well.""It's straightforward to set up.""I like that these switches are reliable, and the support is good."

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Cons
"The solution needs better local support.""The solution's web filtering feature could be improved.""They need to enhance stability.""The technical support needs a lot of improvement.""Its security features need improvement.""There is room for improvement in terms of stability.""This solution is not good for distribution at the core.""In a future release, the solution could improve by being more secure and allowing the configuration of each port."

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"The scalability is limited.""The solution could improve by having more integration options.""The pricing could be better.""The solution lacks certain protocols and has a limited warranty.""Technical support needs improvement, as the response time could be better.""The solution is a bit expensive.""The solution's throughput should be increased because we often get stuck when it comes to IPTV streaming.""The solution would be easier to set up if its GUI could improve or if it had a wizard."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The D-Link Switches are cheaper than Cisco."
  • "These units vary in price from $200 to one thousand dollars. They're available for a one-time purchase."
  • "They were cheap. We were not paying for any license."
  • "The solution is budget-friendly"
  • "There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."
  • "The price of D-Link Ethernet Switches is in the 4,000 to 5,000 rupees or 65 to 100 USD range. The price of the solution is not expensive."
  • "This product is very affordable, especially compared to Cisco."
  • "It is an affordable solution."
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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:Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the… more »
    Top Answer:There are many good points about this product. Number one, they are very stable, and easy to configure and manage.
    Top Answer:When it comes to pricing, D-Link is actually better compared to others in the same range within the marketplace.
    Top Answer:Switching to HPE Ethernet Switches greatly improved our network. We used to have both Cisco and HPE Ethernet Switches. Our network performance has increased by 300 percent.
    Top Answer:HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution. The solution does the job well for its price. You have to pay a lot more money for higher features, but then you are probably better off looking at… more »
    Top Answer:Sometimes, we encounter the need for new technologies, especially when we require higher bandwidth. If we can't find what we need with HPE Ethernet Switches, we explore options from other vendors like… more »
    Ranking
    12th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    8,063
    Comparisons
    7,578
    Reviews
    13
    Average Words per Review
    360
    Rating
    7.7
    10th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,533
    Comparisons
    4,224
    Reviews
    25
    Average Words per Review
    376
    Rating
    8.3
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    HP Ethernet Switches
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    Overview
    Typically managed using a browser-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), D-Link Ethernet Switches are attractively priced and support an essential set of Layer 2/2+ switching functions including VLAN, Link Aggregation, QoS, Bandwidth Limiting, Access Control Lists, and more.

    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
    George Mason University, Somerville House, Hiperwall, New Brunswick School District 16, The Fulcrum Group, Bremond Independent School District, University of Texas Health Science Center, Grand Canyon Skywalk, SUN Area Career & Technology Center, Abington Senior High School
    Emirates Palace Hotel
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    University14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Retailer14%
    Transportation Company14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Educational Organization6%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company7%
    Government7%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business61%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise22%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise49%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise47%
    Buyer's Guide
    D-Link Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about D-Link Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,857 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    D-Link Ethernet Switches is ranked 12th in Ethernet Switches with 24 reviews while HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 94 reviews. D-Link Ethernet Switches is rated 7.8, while HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of D-Link Ethernet Switches writes "Plug-and-play, zero maintenance, and reasonably priced". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HPE Ethernet Switches writes "They're solid and can last for up to 15 years". D-Link Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, MikroTik Routers and Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, whereas HPE Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and Mellanox Switches. See our D-Link Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches report.

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