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We performed a comparison between Broadcom StrataConnect and HPE Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"They have some of the fastest speeds available."

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"The solution offers lifetime warranties.""It's stable. We never have any issues.""The main features of the solution I have found to be the interface and unique features other solutions do not have. Additionally, they have a lifetime warranty on the hardware.""The most valuable feature is the IRF.""HPE Ethernet Switches are scalable, and their software is also quite sturdy.""You can scale the product as needed.""I like that HPE's management functions are GUI-based, so it doesn't rely on command lines.""These switches are very stable, to date I have not experienced any issues."

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Cons
"Broadcom's biggest issue is that they don't like to share information."

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"They should have more control tools for controlling the bandwidth.""Technical support needs improvement, as the response time could be better.""Configuration can be complex.""The only improvement I can think of is that it could be better with less updates.""It would be helpful to have training available for this solution.""There is a limitation of capability.""HPE Ethernet Switches must ensure that the updates and patching are done regularly. When we have new software updates, we can resolve issues quickly.""Installation could be made more secure."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It's approximately $1,000,000.00 if you want to get a license for the software."
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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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    Top Answer:Switching to HPE Ethernet Switches greatly improved our network. We used to have both Cisco and HPE Ethernet Switches. Our network performance has increased by 300 percent.
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    Ranking
    28th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    287
    Comparisons
    164
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    10th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,533
    Comparisons
    4,224
    Reviews
    25
    Average Words per Review
    376
    Rating
    8.3
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    StrataConnect
    HP Ethernet Switches
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    Overview

    StrataConnect switches support 1 Gigabit, 2.5 Gigabit, 5 Gigabit, 10 Gigabit, and 25 Gigabit I/O speeds covering switch bandwidths from tens of gigabits to hundreds of gigabits. StrataConnect switches integrate optional CPU, Copper PHYs or high-speed SerDes with built-in buffering, traffic management, and L2-L4 processing enabling complete “system-on-a-chip” solutions. The StrataConnect line is designed for low power, optimized Layer 2 switching, and simplicity of design ideal for SMB, SME, industrial, embedded, control plane, and layer 2 data plane switch applications. Market-leading switch products are enabled by pairing FASTPATH turnkey software with StrataConnect switches via a low touch, rapid time-to-market model.

    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
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    Computer Software Company22%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Educational Organization8%
    REVIEWERS
    University7%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise47%
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    Broadcom StrataConnect is ranked 28th in Ethernet Switches while HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 94 reviews. Broadcom StrataConnect is rated 9.0, while HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Broadcom StrataConnect writes "Scales well, reliable, and has good support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HPE Ethernet Switches writes "They're solid and can last for up to 15 years". Broadcom StrataConnect is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches and Mellanox 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.

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