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We performed a comparison between H3C 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 H3C Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"To date, it has proven to be highly reliable. We have encountered no issues or challenges with it thus far.""A good high-performance solution.""H3C Ethernet Switches is a cheap solution.""Offering a five-year warranty, compared to competitors' one-year warranties, is a unique advantage of H3C switches.""H3C Ethernet Switches have a fast delivery time.""The best feature of H3C Ethernet Switches is their reliability.""We can configure the switch stack on the internet. Other vendors do not offer this facility. It is fast and easy to manage."

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"We found the installation process to be simple.""I would rate the stability a solid ten out of ten.""The most valuable feature is that they all have PoE. It's one of the most important things that we need in the EdgeSwitch.""The solution is scalable.""We get a lifetime warranty for the solution so whenever the switches get faulty, you can get a replacement.""These switches are very stable, to date I have not experienced any issues.""You can scale the product as needed.""The scalability is very good."

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Cons
"There should be more public tools for configuration and comparing products.""GUI needs to merge with CLI.""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.""The solution’s stability could be improved.""H3C Ethernet Switches could improve by widening their product range.""To enhance H3C switches for the next release, improving the user interface is crucial.""Lacks decent cloud management."

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"Authentication and other security features are not easily satisfied using the lower-end switches.""The solution is a bit expensive.""It would be ideal if the product offered more security.""HPE Ethernet Switches must ensure that the updates and patching are done regularly. When we have new software updates, we can resolve issues quickly.""I would like to see more updates for the solution.""Installation could be made more secure.""The product could always use better technical support.""The solution is very comparable to Huawei, however, it could be more scalable. Huawei is easier to scale."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "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: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
    14th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    2,536
    Comparisons
    1,986
    Reviews
    6
    Average Words per Review
    307
    Rating
    8.3
    10th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,432
    Comparisons
    4,131
    Reviews
    27
    Average Words per Review
    370
    Rating
    8.2
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    HP Ethernet Switches
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    Overview

    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.

    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.

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    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Retailer8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Educational Organization7%
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    Healthcare Company8%
    University6%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Educational Organization5%
    Company Size
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    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise60%
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    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise46%
    Buyer's Guide
    H3C Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about H3C Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    H3C Ethernet Switches is ranked 14th in Ethernet Switches with 7 reviews while HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 96 reviews. H3C Ethernet Switches is rated 8.4, while HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of H3C Ethernet Switches writes "Connects wired devices such as computers, laptops, routers, servers, and printers to a LAN". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HPE Ethernet Switches writes "Allows to monitor all the switches online so we can see what is happening and offers good security features ". H3C Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and NETGEAR Switches, whereas HPE Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Meraki MS Switches and Huawei Ethernet Switches. See our H3C Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches report.

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