We performed a comparison between 3Com H3C 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."They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand."
"The reliability of the solution has been the best feature."
"The hardware side is a very big advantage. We use it 24/7 and we haven't had any problems so far with the switches."
"They're straightforward and stable."
"The installation is quite straightforward."
"You can scale the product as needed."
"The speed is very fast."
"I like that HPE's management functions are GUI-based, so it doesn't rely on command lines."
"The solution performs well for its price."
"HPE is very reliable because it has a lifetime warranty, so the switches didn't give us any problems."
"It's fairly lightweight, they don't require a lot of maintenance."
"I value that there is a clear place to find a MAC table with HPE Ethernet Switches."
"We get a lifetime warranty for the solution so whenever the switches get faulty, you can get a replacement."
"The configuration of 3Com H3C Switches could be better."
"When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions."
"The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication."
"The cost and the integration with other solutions could be better."
"I think there's nothing that needs to be improved because the company is no longer in existence."
"The solution’s licensing could be improved."
"Some users might look for high-speed switching like Cisco or Nexus switches, which can handle larger volumes. HPE's current offerings aren't as robust in that area, but they could improve."
"The installation can be quite complex. However, that may not be the fault of HP and is rather more related to the way our infrastructure is arranged."
"The solution would be easier to set up if its GUI could improve or if it had a wizard."
"We haven't had any issues with this switch in the past 10 years. That's the reason we're still keeping them alive."
"We have had some rare occasions with glitches, so the stability can be improved."
"We would always be happier if the price were reduced."
"I would like to see more updates for the solution."
3Com H3C Switches is ranked 23rd in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews while HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 96 reviews. 3Com H3C Switches is rated 8.0, while HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of 3Com H3C Switches writes "Reliable platform with a straightforward installation process ". 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 ". 3Com H3C Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, whereas HPE Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center. See our 3Com H3C Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches report.
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