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We performed a comparison between Cisco Linksys 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 Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"It's stable and we never have to worry about it.""it's a stable solution. We have not experienced any bugs or issues. Many data centers and enterprise data centers prefer Cisco to any other product because they are very stable.""The solution is very flexible.""Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are stable since no issues have been reported.""For a home or small business, the solution offers a very good web interface.""The installation process is straightforward.""The most valuable feature of Cisco routers is that they are robust.""Integration is much easier than with competitor products because it allows for segmentation inside the network."

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"It's fairly lightweight, they don't require a lot of maintenance.""I like that these switches are reliable, and the support is good.""The solution can scale.""You can scale the product as needed.""It's straightforward to set up.""The performance is great.""These switches are very stable, to date I have not experienced any issues.""The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability."

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Cons
"There is a four-month wait list for certified switches and licenses in Libya because they must be shipped from Dubai.""They just need to simplify the learning curve.""Endpoints need to be improved.""The solution's support can use improvement because they are not very good at following up.""In the next release I would really love to see a list option.""Scalability is an area that can be improved.""They could work on the pricing and make it more affordable for everyone.""Another area of improvement is scalability."

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"It's gone up in price in the last 12 months.""The ability to stack, as well as a unified operating system, would be extremely beneficial.""The solution would be easier to set up if its GUI could improve or if it had a wizard.""We'd like better support for situations where we need troubleshooting.""HPE Ethernet Switches must ensure that the updates and patching are done regularly. When we have new software updates, we can resolve issues quickly.""They should have more control tools for controlling the bandwidth.""Technical support needs improvement, as the response time could be better.""The only improvement I can think of is that it could be better with less updates."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It's an affordable price for small companies using on-premises networks where cloud services are too expensive for them."
  • "If you look at the product portfolio from Cisco, it's quite expensive."
  • "The price of this solution is high, but it depends on the number of units that you want to order."
  • "I think that pricing should be more competitive. While the Cisco product is good, the pricing is not competitive. People will end up going with other cheaper solutions such as Arista."
  • "Cisco switches are a little expensive when it comes to the price."
  • "The price of Linksys products is pretty reasonable."
  • "The licensing cost is not bad and is actually very competitive within the product category."
  • "Pricing should be more competitive. There are other switches that are cheaper."
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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:The product is reasonably priced. It is flexible. We can pay for it monthly or annually.
    Top Answer:The solution is very stable and easy to use.
    Top Answer:Subscription is okay for me. I take a three-year subscription. My contract is three years.
    Top Answer:I would like to see more updates for the solution.
    Ranking
    10th
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,539
    Comparisons
    4,250
    Reviews
    30
    Average Words per Review
    379
    Rating
    8.4
    11th
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,320
    Comparisons
    4,008
    Reviews
    29
    Average Words per Review
    369
    Rating
    8.3
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    Linksys Ethernet Switches
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    Overview
    Linksys Ethernet Switches bring greater reliability and coverage to your home network.

    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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    Linz AG
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company18%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Retailer11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    REVIEWERS
    Healthcare Company8%
    University6%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Educational Organization5%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise32%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise52%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise46%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 11th in Ethernet Switches with 96 reviews. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is rated 8.0, while HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches writes "An advanced, sophisticated solution that allows for segmentation within networks". 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 ". Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches and Aruba Switches, whereas HPE Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS Switches. See our Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches report.

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