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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
"The most important feature related to this solution is that most of the time, it covers all of what we need for our projects.""The most valuable feature of this solution is the support.""The solution is very flexible.""The deployment of the solution is quite fast.""I like the firewall. It integrates with AWS. I can use the Cisco product on an AWS server.""It's stable and we never have to worry about it.""This product is fine and works well in the background.""The initial setup is easy."

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"The most valuable features of this solution are the interface and configuration. It's very easy to use.""A very robust solution.""It is a stable product.""The solution is very stable and easy to use.""We can easily replace components without incurring significant costs in an error or failure.""I like that HPE's management functions are GUI-based, so it doesn't rely on command lines.""The solution's interface is helpful, and you can see the traffic.""HPE Ethernet Switches have a lifetime warranty. I am using an old version of the solution, but I have heard the new models have incorporated a lot of new features, such as remote setup."

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Cons
"It's an old tool that needs to be more competitive with other solutions that are available on the market such as HP, or Dell.""In the next release I would really love to see a list option.""The simplicity of management could be improved so the object-based switch management is possible.""Linksys support is subpar.""We haven't had any issues with the solution.""We are expecting one software that can run across all of Cisco hardware, software, and Cisco Switch router, similar to what Juniper has.""Their performance should be improved.""Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches’s stability and pricing needs improvement."

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"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.""Installation could be made more secure.""If there is any fluctuation in power then we will face an outage with our POE switches, so this is something that should be improved.""I would like to see more updates for the solution.""The solution lacks certain protocols and has a limited warranty.""The solution's throughput should be increased because we often get stuck when it comes to IPTV streaming.""The technical support does not match up to the standard of Cisco.""This solution needs to support software-defined networking."

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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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    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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