HPE ProCurve Reviews

We wanted a faster and more reliable network. While Cisco might have some advantages in complex switch management, HPE, and specifically ProCurve, offered easier configuration, deployment, and overall performance.

At the time we switched to ProCurve, segmentation was critical for us. It was easy to configure VLANs for network isolation and was straightforward with ProCurve.

It has supported our network expansion.

The user interface (UI) could be better. Sometimes navigating through the switch interface to find specific features wasn't very intuitive. As an administrator, the layout could make it difficult to quickly locate settings. You might end up searching through various menus, which takes time. This gets easier with familiarity, but it can be challenging initially.

The command structure wasn't always as straightforward as something like Cisco. 

I have been using it for the last seven years. 

It is very stable. It will not be slow if you choose the right switches for your environment, which depends on how large your environment is and the nature of it. You have so many shared files between the GUIs. If it involves any transfer over the network, then the requirements might differ. For normal uses like email access, a simpler environment is adequate. I can say with confidence that it is very stable.

I'd rate the scalability as a nine. It's been excellent.

Iam quite satisfied.

Neutral

If I compare HPE to Cisco, D-Link, and Fortinet, it will come to stability, easiness with configuration, and also it will come to the performance. So these are the main things. And it supports that whenever any kind of support is provided, the switches will be very good.

It is easy to deploy. 

Deployment time depends on the complexity of your configuration. For a basic setup, expect around 30 minutes. However, more complex configurations, like segmentation, custom IP assignments, and other specific settings, could take up to one or two hours, including testing.

The resources required depend on the size of the infrastructure. In our environment, we typically have three to four engineers to handle the configuration and installation.

Ooccasionally, we also involve one or two technicians to assist with installing the hardware.

When it comes to integrating HPE ProCurve into our existing infrastructure, you need to specify the type of integration. Usually, it involves switches or other solutions. 

For example, if we integrate another vendor’s server into our environment, we must ensure it connects properly, perhaps through a middleware link. We plan for these features in advance in our switches. 

Typically, the process is smooth, though we occasionally encounter minor issues like light packet loss. Mostly, it's quite flexible.

If you continue with the same solution for a certain period, the ROI is quite high. You're saving a good amount of time because it provides very good performance and stability. It’s also upgradeable most of the time, allowing us to use the same infrastructure for a long time, like five years, without needing to change anything unless new technologies that require more advanced hardware emerge.

Compared to other competitors, the pricing is very good.

I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, with one being very cheap and ten being very expensive. 

Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.

If you want a better environment, it’s crucial to consider what you need from your network before you encounter troubles looking for specific brands or unique product features. Determine why you need your network and what it will do. Then, you can find the product or solutions that meet these requirements. 

Most of the time, HPE will provide the most suitable and superior solutions in this regard. It performs well and offers the reliability you need. It also includes very good features; for instance, segmentation is an exceptionally useful feature because it allows you to isolate or allocate resources specifically. These are the most important things to consider.

Previously, we used non-HPE switches, but as we started adding more devices, like our camera system, to the network, we needed switches capable of Power over Ethernet (PoE), which HPE was offering at that time. It was a good experience to purchase, install, and integrate them into our environment; everything worked much better thereafter.

The most valuable features of HPE ProCurve are its lifetime warranty, robust design, and beneficial administration management of WiFi networks.

HPE ProCurve is very complex for junior engineers and beginners. You need a lot of experience in managing switches in order to use this switch.

I have been using HPE ProCurve for approximately three years.

HPE ProCurve is a highly stable solution. It is more stable than Cisco or Linksys.

The scalability of HPE ProCurve is very good.

We have approximately 300 users using this solution in my organization. We plan to increase our usage.

The support from HPE ProCurve is very good in my country.

We previously used many other types of HPE switches. We have a large number of switches.

The initial setup of HPE ProCurve is complex if you compare it to other solutions, such as Cisco or Linksys. You require more knowledge to be able to implement the HPE ProCurve. The process can take approximately one week.

We did the implementation of HPE ProCurve in-house. We have a team that supports the solution.

The price of HPE ProCurve is very good.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate HPE ProCurve a ten out of ten.

We primarily use the solution for switching only on the LAN. That's it.

The solution is very stable.

It's great for small businesses.

We don't mind the cost in general.

The security is fine.

The installation itself is pretty quick and simple. 

The licensing is good.

We don't really have any complaints. We aren't missing any features. 

It might be best if it offers better scalability.

I've been using the solution for ten years. It's been a very long time. 

The stability is good and the performance is reliable for small businesses. 

The solution can scale.

We have less than 50 people who are using it at this point. 

We do not have plans to increase usage. We are slowly getting rid of it right now. 

I like the support of HPE. They are helpful and responsive. If something happens they can jump in. They are very fast. We're quite satisfied with them.

We are getting rid of the HPE. We want to shift away from it.

We might have used something smaller in the past, however, now we are moving to enterprise-grade.

It's an easy, straightforward setup. The deployment doesn't take longer than an hour. It's good. You only need one technical person to manage the setup process. We have a systems admin who does it. 

We did not need a consultant or integrator. We have an inside person who knows it pretty well.

It's not overly expensive. 

I'm not sure which version of the solution we're using.

I'd suggest it to others. It does have endless client support, which is great.

In general, I would rate the solution eight out of ten.

We primarily use the solution to deliver the network to the users. We typically use the bigger switches. The switches we are using are used to foster the backbone routing and route out the firewall and the servers.

The solution is easy to use and offers good scalability. 

There's a good community and good forums on the internet if you have issues. It makes it easy to find what you need.

The LAN features give us exactly what we need.

We do occasionally have issues with the solution and need to change out the switches sometimes. This can be due to the fan, but, in most cases, it's because the power supply was broken.

I've been using the solution for ten to 15 years.

The stability of the solution is fine.

The scalability of the solution is good. We have around 1,000 users on it. At this time, we don't have plans to increase usage.

We do not contact technical support directly. Instead, we contact our integrator for any extra support we might need.

We previously used Cisco. We still have some Cisco switches, but we're switching over to HP as most of our network is oriented around it. It's more simple for us to work with HP. The pricing is also much better. Cisco is more expensive.

The initial setup was easy. We didn't have any issues. Deployment took one to two weeks.

We implemented the solution with the assistance of an integrator. We were satisfied with the work they provided.

The solution is reasonably priced in comparison to other options, such as Cisco.

We use the HP Procurve for the distribution switches. It's a 25-30 modem. We use the on-premises deployment model.

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. No solution is perfect. You still need to configure it a bit once you implement it. However, it's quite simple and very good to use.

We use HPE ProCurve for access switching.

HPE ProCurve offers a very good value proposition compared to that of other switches and is very energy-efficient.

The most valuable feature is the fact that the cost per port is quite low for an enterprise switch.

The CLI is a bit confusing. It is not the easiest to manage, especially if you come from a Cisco environment.

I've been using this solution for almost 20 years.

It is a highly stable solution.

It is a highly scalable solution. We have approximately 600 ProCurve users in our company.

I would give technical support a rating of seven out of ten.

Neutral

The initial deployment is straightforward.

We implemented it in-house, and one person can handle the deployment.

ProCurve's pricing is its strongest point. The value proposition is quite good, and we have seen a return on investment.

If you are considering HPE ProCurve, I would advise you to see if the feature set matches your requirements. Although ProCurve's feature set is not as comprehensive as that of others, it does offer feature sets that are sufficient for most use cases.

On a scale from one to ten, I would rate HPE ProCurve at eight.

We use HPE ProCurve in our institute for networking.

HPE ProCurve's most valuable feature is that it is user-friendly.

I have been using HPE ProCurve for approximately 20 years.

HPE ProCurve is stable.

The scalability of HPE ProCurve is good. We have over 600 systems using this solution.

I have contacted the support from HPE ProCurve and they provide the best support. HPE ProCurve has a response to our issues the same day.

I have not used other solutions previously.

The initial setup of HPE ProCurve is easy.

We install the solutions ourselves using approximately two managers or administrators.

HPE ProCurve price could improve. We have a three-year warranty.

I rate HPE ProCurve a nine out of ten.

The most valuable feature is that you have a very flexible product. You can mix the ports and set up based on your network needs.

It can even compensate for fractions of fans or power supplies, which can easily be exchanged, for example.

The main benefit there is that they have one switch, with interval redundancy, power supplies, etc. that can be used as a core element within a network for providing flexible ports.

It is not really extendable. You have no interlink features for using it as a core, as it was was intended for in the beginning.

We've been using it since 2005 when it was the 5300 series.

We've had no issues with stability.

It's scalable as long as you have three spots. If not, it's air-card solutions. In the meantime, there are other popular solutions in the portfolio that are more scalable.

We had no support contract in that area so I cannot weigh in on that point. But all the other services, warranties, exchanges, etc. all worked well.

We switched because it was the most flexible one on the market from a port-modular perspective. It was the only one at that time where you had redundant components in one chassis.

You can set up without fail if you're experienced with such systems.

If there is a use case where this kind of switch is useful, I would say, yeah, go for it, use it. But with support contracts, and they are a good backbone, because these days, you need another layer of switching up in the higher level.

HPE ProCurve is a switch used in a network.

The most valuable features of HPE ProCurve are the reports, lifetime warranty, and CLI.

One of the weakest points of this solution is its on-premise. We are not able to do all we need to with the CLI. 

I have been using HPE ProCurve for approximately 20 years.

The solution is stable. I have not had any hardware fail. If there is a problem it is typically a human error. There are problems with Cisco switches more than with HPE ProCurve.

I rate the stability of HPE ProCurve a ten out of ten.

I have used many HPE ProCurve solutions and I have used thousands of ports without issues.

I rate the scalability of HPE ProCurve a ten out of ten.

I have had contact with HP's local partners. However, they were not the direct support from HP. The response is typically the following day after we have raised our concern.

The solution is more expensive than other vendors. There is hardware and software that needs to be purchased in some circumstance. The software can sometimes be expensive.

You have to pay for additional licenses for features.

Many solutions are in the cloud and it is challenging to continue to use HPE ProCurve. We are moving to cloud solutions.

I rate HPE ProCurve an eight out of ten.