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We performed a comparison between HPE Ethernet Switches and Juniper EX Series 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 HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"HPE Ethernet Switches are scalable, and their software is also quite sturdy.""It's straightforward to set up.""It's fairly lightweight, they don't require a lot of maintenance.""The initial setup is straightforward. The steps are simple, and you can always contact support if needed. Overall, it's easy.""It is a stable product.""I value that there is a clear place to find a MAC table with HPE Ethernet Switches.""We have scaled it without any issues.""It's stable and performing well."

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"The GUI interface distinguishes it from other vendors and makes it easy to operate.""I like the VLAN capabilities, and the Junos interface is easy to use.""Juniper Switches' best feature is its flexibility.""The Virtual Chassis, because you have a centralized administration of a set of switches which makes the operation more efficient.​""The ease of management through the command line interface is very good.""It's stable and reliable.""Juniper Ethernet Switches' most valuable feature is the Juniper-Mist cloud, which facilitates management of the switches and access points.""We have found the product to be scalable."

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Cons
"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.""They should have more control tools for controlling the bandwidth.""It would be helpful to have training available for this solution.""We haven't had any issues with this switch in the past 10 years. That's the reason we're still keeping them alive.""It would be better if they improve the implementation of SD-WAN.""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."". There is room for improvement in pricing. One box shouldn't require additional installations. We need a package deal with licenses that are usable for different tasks. Right now, we need a license for every additional feature, which adds up.""HPE Ethernet Switches must ensure that the updates and patching are done regularly. When we have new software updates, we can resolve issues quickly."

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"The stability of this solution should be improved.""Juniper Ethernet Switches would be improved by upgrading the uplink port in EX2300 categories service from 10G to 25G.""It would be nice to have a more available list of modules that you can get for this solution.""The operating system could be better.""Stability could be better, especially during a reboot. We have had some issues recently with the software getting corrupt on reboot, which causes a lot of downtime.""There are multiple areas of improvement in Juniper EX series switches. In terms of speed and pricing, while Juniper provides good quality services, some clients still find the price very high compared to other competitors. Also there is a need for certain features to be enhanced like clear our configuration process which will help to make Juniper switches more stronger. However, there are also multiple challenges including understanding and configuration of certain aspects difficult without assistance. Despite these kinds of challenges, there have been multiple solutions and huge potential of improvement in Juniper.""The upgrading of the system should be simplified and made faster.""Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is not cheap. The tool needs improvement in UI."

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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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  • "Support prices and licensing scheme need to be improved to allow some features to be purchased at lower costs, for example, RPM​."
  • "We purchased the box for a one-time charge, and we are paying a yearly support fee of several hundred Euros."
  • "The maintenance cost is approximately €2,000 ($2,200 USD) per year, including support, for our entire fleet."
  • "This solution is cheaper than Cisco or HP switches."
  • "The Juniper switches are less expensive than competing brands."
  • "Juniper costs less than the competition. As a comparison, Cisco is 33% more."
  • "The pricing for the support is very high."
  • "It's was $100,000 per year."
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    Questions from the Community
    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 »
    Top Answer:Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known… more »
    Top Answer:If compared to Cisco, this is a well priced solution. Compared to HP, it is a little bit overpriced. Overall, they are priced in the middle compared to competitors.
    Top Answer:Juniper EX model is ok for the campus network as the ex4300 is EOL in a few years and the new ex4400 is the standard. Now for the QFX model, 5k/10k in CRB mode IP fabric Ethernet switching is horrible… more »
    Ranking
    10th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    Rating
    8.3
    8th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    9,313
    Comparisons
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    Reviews
    25
    Average Words per Review
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    Rating
    7.9
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    Also Known As
    HP Ethernet Switches
    Juniper Ethernet Switches
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    Overview

    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.

    Juniper Ethernet Switches are made up of the EX Series product line. These EX Series Ethernet Switches provide branch, campus and data center networks with access, aggregation and core layer switching solutions. The end result is secure, fast and efficient application and data delivery.

    Today's enterprise networks increasingly demand mobile access, optimal availability, virtualization, and unified communications. The Juniper Ethernet Switches EX Series caters for all of these requirements, ensuring business continuity, network flexibility and maximum productivity.

    Juniper EX Series switches are AI-driven, operated and managed using the Mist AI cloud from Juniper. This gives EX customers simplified operations with insights, anomaly detection and automated troubleshooting, empowering IT teams to deliver the best user experience across the wired network.

    Sample Customers
    Emirates Palace Hotel
    BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
    Top Industries
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    University7%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Computer Software Company21%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Comms Service Provider32%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise47%
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    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise52%
    Buyer's Guide
    HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 94 reviews while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is ranked 8th in Ethernet Switches with 64 reviews. HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2, while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of HPE Ethernet Switches writes "They're solid and can last for up to 15 years". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches writes "Provides campus switches and access switches that are simple to deploy, but the code isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design". HPE Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, Meraki MS Switches and Huawei Ethernet Switches, whereas Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Arista Networks Platform, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and Meraki MS Switches. See our HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches report.

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