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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: March 2024).
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Pros
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are pretty good overall.""In a previous use case, we deployed Linksys Switches for blocking unwanted signals within a premises with the help of their clean air technology. This was one of the notable advantages of Linksys Switches over Cisco.""The most valuable feature of Cisco routers is that they are robust.""It is a scalable solution.""I have found the solution has great standards and compatibility across all vendors.""What matters most to me is the security of the product, and Cisco does a pretty good job.""Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is a stable solution.""The most valuable feature is basic networking functionality."

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"We found the installation process to be simple.""The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability.""It's straightforward to set up.""I like that HPE's management functions are GUI-based, so it doesn't rely on command lines.""It's stable. We never have any issues.""Stable and scalable.""The initial setup is straightforward. The steps are simple, and you can always contact support if needed. Overall, it's easy.""We can easily replace components without incurring significant costs in an error or failure."

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Cons
"Having the option for a web-based interface would be an improvement over being forced to use the CLI.""The solution's price could be better.""Some experts say that the price may be lower or that the ethernet switches are complex to set up and manage, maybe because of limited port density, supports, and quality of service, like capabilities.""This product does not generate reports, so I would like to see something with better reporting.""The licensing could be simplified.""The drawbacks come from support. The tools are rare, but to find someone knowledgeable with Cisco, is a problem.""Their price is quite high compared to their competitors.""The manageability could be improved."

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"Technical support needs improvement, as the response time could be better.""It would be better if they improve the implementation of SD-WAN.""The solution would be easier to set up if its GUI could improve or if it had a wizard.""The solution could improve by having more integration options.""A lower price would be an improvement because we always want to reduce our costs.""The pricing could be better.""Authentication and other security features are not easily satisfied using the lower-end switches.""The solution’s licensing could be improved."

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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: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.
    Top Answer:HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution. The solution does the job well for its price. You have to pay a lot more money for higher features, but then you are probably better off looking at… more »
    Top Answer:Sometimes, we encounter the need for new technologies, especially when we require higher bandwidth. If we can't find what we need with HPE Ethernet Switches, we explore options from other vendors like… more »
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    379
    Rating
    8.4
    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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    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 Company9%
    Government8%
    REVIEWERS
    University7%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise32%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise53%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise47%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,740 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 94 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 "They're solid and can last for up to 15 years". Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches and Huawei Ethernet 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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