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We performed a comparison between Cisco Ethernet Switches and H3C 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 Cisco Ethernet Switches vs. H3C Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"We only deal with Cisco products, they are very good.""The most valuable feature is the performance.""The technical support is good and they respond quickly. I haven't had any problems.""What I like the most is the performance and the latency that Cisco provides.""Technical support is excellent. They are very helpful.""The most valuable aspect of the solution is the ability to manage the switches and the ability to have a certain level of familiarity with setting up and configuring the switches.""The greatest advantage of Cisco switches is their reliability. For example, we bought some 500 series switches back in 2002 or 2003, and they ran 24/7. I never had an issue for seven years.""We use Cisco Ethernet Switches to configure VLANs in the VPN network."

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"We can configure the switch stack on the internet. Other vendors do not offer this facility. It is fast and easy to manage.""H3C Ethernet Switches have a fast delivery time.""To date, it has proven to be highly reliable. We have encountered no issues or challenges with it thus far.""The best feature of H3C Ethernet Switches is their reliability.""H3C Ethernet Switches is a cheap solution.""A good high-performance solution."

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Cons
"The ease of use of Cisco Ethernet Switches could improve. It is different to use them if you do not have prior knowledge.""Cisco has a licensing procedure that is very complicated and it changes every six months.""The interface and dashboard could look better.""Cisco Ethernet Switches is a very expensive solution.""They need to offer free replacements until the end of life for devices.""An area for improvement in Cisco Ethernet Switches is its command-line interface. It works differently than expected if you want to do some implementation. However, it works if it's a simple integration.""I don't like that you have to have a license of 10 years to use the switch. I don't understand that policy.""Cisco could also open the API up to work closely with other systems."

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"There should be more public tools for configuration and comparing products.""The solution’s stability could be improved.""Lacks decent cloud management.""H3C Ethernet Switches could improve by widening their product range.""The only improvement needed is the significantly better lead time for delivery compared to other American products. In terms of technology, there isn't much difference, especially since X3 is a subsidiary of XP, and they use the same technology. However, the delivery time is notably better.""GUI needs to merge with CLI."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Not inexpensive. Price will vary widely depending on the chosen product and size of the deployment."
  • "Pricing for this product is high but the cost is worth it if you can afford it."
  • "The pricing is reasonable, and for small business it is acceptable."
  • "The price of this solution is good."
  • "This is an expensive solution, but you are paying for stability."
  • "The last time I bought a 24-port switch, which was a while ago, I paid about five or six thousand Euros. In this part of the world, that's quite expensive for us."
  • "These switches are expensive, but they are an excellent buy and definitely have value for the investment."
  • "We are happy with the pricing from Cisco."
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  • "H3C Ethernet Switches are priced at around $500 per unit, which is very cheap and one of the most competitive prices out there."
  • "H3C Ethernet Switches are reasonably priced."
  • "The pricing is very affordable, making it a not-so-expensive choice. On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I would rate it a seven."
  • "H3C Ethernet Switches is targeted for SMBs because it's cheaper compared to Huawei switches."
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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 »
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    Top Answer:H3C Ethernet Switches is a cheap solution.
    Top Answer:The solution’s stability could be improved.
    Top Answer:We use H3C Ethernet Switches to connect between PCs and servers.
    Ranking
    1st
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    32,935
    Comparisons
    29,657
    Reviews
    32
    Average Words per Review
    388
    Rating
    8.9
    14th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    2,536
    Comparisons
    1,986
    Reviews
    6
    Average Words per Review
    307
    Rating
    8.3
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    Also Known As
    Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches
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    Overview
    Cisco Ethernet Switches scale to meet the needs of networks of all sizes. They are Secure, Reliable and Seamless.

    H3C S5560 High Performance Ethernet Switch is the latest development of Gigabit speed Layer 3 Ethernet switch. This powerful and highly secure series switch is built based on industry-leading high performance hardware architecture and H3C Comware V7 platform. It supports diversified services, high capacity GE access port as well as high density 10GE uplink, which meet the requirements for high density campus access and high performance aggregation.

    Sample Customers
    Linz AG
    Ying Wa College, Centro Digital Pictures
    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider12%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Educational Organization10%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Retailer8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise36%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise55%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Ethernet Switches vs. H3C Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco Ethernet Switches vs. H3C Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Cisco Ethernet Switches is ranked 1st in Ethernet Switches with 128 reviews while H3C Ethernet Switches is ranked 14th in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews. Cisco Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while H3C Ethernet Switches is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Cisco Ethernet Switches writes "It's a solidly stable product from a leader in the field". On the other hand, the top reviewer of H3C Ethernet Switches writes "Connects wired devices such as computers, laptops, routers, servers, and printers to a LAN". Cisco Ethernet Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and Brocade Ethernet Switches, whereas H3C Ethernet Switches is most compared with Huawei Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and NETGEAR Switches. See our Cisco Ethernet Switches vs. H3C Ethernet Switches report.

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