HPE Ethernet Switches vs Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches comparison

Cancel
You must select at least 2 products to compare!
Comparison Buyer's Guide
Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between HPE Ethernet Switches and Juniper EX Series 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 HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Featured Review
Quotes From Members
We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"These switches are very stable, to date I have not experienced any issues.""The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability.""I value that there is a clear place to find a MAC table with HPE Ethernet Switches.""It is a scalable solution.""We use HPE Ethernet Switches to provide solutions for the hotel, their guests, and IPTV.""The solution is very stable and easy to use.""What I like the most is the management system integrated with the HP system.""It's fairly lightweight, they don't require a lot of maintenance."

More HPE Ethernet Switches Pros →

"Junos OS is extremely flexible and easy to pick up.""Juniper Switches' best feature is its flexibility.""The scalability is excellent. It's one of the aspects of the solution that is quite good.""The Juniper Ethernet switch feature I find the most valuable is reliability.""We have found the product to be scalable.""It is a highly stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine to ten out of ten.""Juniper is the best when it comes to the core layer.""I like the VLAN capabilities, and the Junos interface is easy to use."

More Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches Pros →

Cons
"Configuration can be complex.""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.""The ability to stack, as well as a unified operating system, would be extremely beneficial.""The security of the solution always has room for improvement.""It would be ideal if the product offered more security.""VLAN can be improved, but I have to check that with the company expert. I have different switch models, but they don't have all the same interface. I don't know whether lower-level switches don't have the same interface as the better quality ones. I might have two different model types.""Technical support needs improvement, as the response time could be better.""We have some problems with the performance of our HPE Ethernet Switches because they are old."

More HPE Ethernet Switches Cons →

"The management tools are limited in their abilities, and suffer from upgrade problems.""The price is in the intermediate range. It is not overly expensive, but also not cheap. It could stand improvement.""Juniper Ethernet Switches' tech support is hard to reach and slow.""Their web GUI interface needs to be a lot better, especially when compared to HP. The command line is good, but you have to know how to get around it. The GUI is clunky and very slow.""The only issue that we have with Juniper Ethernet Switches is the firmware because it is not stable.""Wireless and monitoring definitely could be improved.""One potential drawback of the Juniper EX Series has been that those without experience using a command-line interface (CLI) may find it intimidating. However, Junos is working on improving this by offering tools, such as Juniper Mist with Wired Assurance and Apstra. Additionally, the graphical user interface (GUI) could be improved as it has been considered lackluster across the board in Junos.""All Juniper documentation is terrible."

More Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches Cons →

Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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."
  • More HPE Ethernet Switches Pricing and Cost Advice →

  • "Support prices and licensing scheme need to be improved to allow some features to be purchased at lower costs, for example, RPM​."
  • "We purchased the box for a one-time charge, and we are paying a yearly support fee of several hundred Euros."
  • "The maintenance cost is approximately €2,000 ($2,200 USD) per year, including support, for our entire fleet."
  • "This solution is cheaper than Cisco or HP switches."
  • "The Juniper switches are less expensive than competing brands."
  • "Juniper costs less than the competition. As a comparison, Cisco is 33% more."
  • "The pricing for the support is very high."
  • "It's was $100,000 per year."
  • More Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches Pricing and Cost Advice →

    report
    Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Ethernet Switches solutions are best for your needs.
    772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.
    Comparison Review
    Questions from the Community
    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.
    Top Answer:Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known… more »
    Top Answer:If compared to Cisco, this is a well priced solution. Compared to HP, it is a little bit overpriced. Overall, they are priced in the middle compared to competitors.
    Top Answer:Juniper EX model is ok for the campus network as the ex4300 is EOL in a few years and the new ex4400 is the standard. Now for the QFX model, 5k/10k in CRB mode IP fabric Ethernet switching is horrible… more »
    Ranking
    11th
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,320
    Comparisons
    4,008
    Reviews
    29
    Average Words per Review
    369
    Rating
    8.3
    9th
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    8,570
    Comparisons
    6,587
    Reviews
    26
    Average Words per Review
    377
    Rating
    7.8
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    HP Ethernet Switches
    Juniper Ethernet Switches
    Learn More
    Overview

    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.

    Juniper Ethernet Switches are made up of the EX Series product line. These EX Series Ethernet Switches provide branch, campus and data center networks with access, aggregation and core layer switching solutions. The end result is secure, fast and efficient application and data delivery.

    Today's enterprise networks increasingly demand mobile access, optimal availability, virtualization, and unified communications. The Juniper Ethernet Switches EX Series caters for all of these requirements, ensuring business continuity, network flexibility and maximum productivity.

    Juniper EX Series switches are AI-driven, operated and managed using the Mist AI cloud from Juniper. This gives EX customers simplified operations with insights, anomaly detection and automated troubleshooting, empowering IT teams to deliver the best user experience across the wired network.

    Sample Customers
    Emirates Palace Hotel
    BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Healthcare Company8%
    University6%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Educational Organization5%
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider32%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise46%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise52%
    Buyer's Guide
    HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 11th in Ethernet Switches with 96 reviews while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 65 reviews. HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2, while Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. 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 ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches writes "Provides campus switches and access switches that are simple to deploy, but the code isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design". HPE Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, Meraki MS Switches and Huawei Ethernet Switches, whereas Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Arista Networks Platform and Meraki MS Switches. See our HPE Ethernet Switches vs. Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches report.

    See our list of best Ethernet Switches vendors.

    We monitor all Ethernet Switches reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.