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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
"I like their after-sales support more than anything because it's very good.""Tech support has always been good.""Cisco's support is number one in the world.""The most valuable feature of the solution is the performance of the product.""One valuable feature is that you can string a number of switches together, and the fact that there are various methods to connect them, such as by stacking.""It's all-encompassing and can help you in all these different areas. If people realize that they want something that's going to work, that's pretty foolproof, then Cisco's always worth the investment.""It is very scalable.""It is easy to configure and troubleshoot."

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"Offering a five-year warranty, compared to competitors' one-year warranties, is a unique advantage of H3C switches.""The best feature of H3C Ethernet Switches is their reliability.""To date, it has proven to be highly reliable. We have encountered no issues or challenges with it thus far.""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.""A good high-performance solution.""H3C Ethernet Switches is a cheap solution."

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Cons
"Cisco should strive to improve the software for its switches.""It would be nice if they had higher wattage for PoE+.""One thing we did have to work around is, on the broadcast side, we're reliant on the PTP protocol, precision time protocol, and the Cisco switches in general, don't support that.""The interface and dashboard could look better.""Integration with third-party products could be improved.""Cisco could also open the API up to work closely with other systems.""The technical support should be improved.""To keep up with the market, the solution should have better evolution and innovation."

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

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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
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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 39 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    32,050
    Comparisons
    28,814
    Reviews
    32
    Average Words per Review
    388
    Rating
    8.9
    16th
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    2,548
    Comparisons
    1,983
    Reviews
    5
    Average Words per Review
    329
    Rating
    8.2
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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%
    Retailer8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Educational Organization7%
    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.
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    Cisco Ethernet Switches is ranked 1st in Ethernet Switches with 128 reviews while H3C Ethernet Switches is ranked 16th in Ethernet Switches with 7 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 Mellanox Switches, whereas H3C Ethernet Switches is most compared with Huawei Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches. See our Cisco Ethernet Switches vs. H3C Ethernet Switches report.

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