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 higher-end switches. HPE Ethernet Switches are designed for smaller size businesses.
We have to pay for a yearly license for HPE Ethernet Switches. The solution's pricing is lower than Cisco's. The solution does not include any extra costs in addition to the standard licensing fees.
HPE Ethernet Switches used to have a lifetime warranty for some of the products. We have to see only the security part when considering licenses because the licenses upgrade.
The solution is quite expensive. I can't speak to the exact cost of the solution. In one year, we pay a lot for it. We just bought new switches for $500 last year, and now, the same switch is $800. It's gone up in price in the last 12 months. They are also hard in terms of getting switches. They are not available now. There are no additional costs over and above licensing.
As a technician, I am not certain of pricing, but I believe HPE is less expensive than Aruba and UniFi and that is why certain clients have chosen them as their solution.
I like HPE switches because you get a perpetual license with the hardware. The initial cost is about the same as other switches, but it starts beating the competitors after three or four years because you don't have to pay for additional annual licensing costs. We also pay for a support contract as well. It's optional, but you don't get software updates without the contract.
IT at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
Real User
2021-04-15T11:19:39Z
Apr 15, 2021
One of its greatest selling features is its price. It's very cheap - much cheaper than Cisco. That, coupled with its general comparable capabilities to other items on the market make it a very attractive option.
Director at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Reseller
2021-01-22T20:05:09Z
Jan 22, 2021
You do need to pay quite a bit for the license. The pricing could be a little bit less, to be honest. As a product that's made in Taiwan, you would assume it would be cheaper than it is.
System Engineering Manager at pronet-engineering GmbH
Reseller
2019-10-24T04:52:00Z
Oct 24, 2019
There is no license for this solution. We need a license for having a management solution, but the switch does not need a license. There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series. If a customer has an issue with a switch and has to return to HPE, they can have it replaced within thirty days. To our customers, we offer a contract service to have an exchange within the next day.
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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 higher-end switches. HPE Ethernet Switches are designed for smaller size businesses.
The list price is high. We do not buy at the list price. HPE costs almost the same as Cisco.
We have to pay for a yearly license for HPE Ethernet Switches. The solution's pricing is lower than Cisco's. The solution does not include any extra costs in addition to the standard licensing fees.
We have a yearly license. The solution could be cheaper.
HPE Ethernet Switches used to have a lifetime warranty for some of the products. We have to see only the security part when considering licenses because the licenses upgrade.
The solution's price is much more reasonable as long as it is not in Cisco's central interface.
The tool's pricing is very cheap.
The solution is quite expensive. I can't speak to the exact cost of the solution. In one year, we pay a lot for it. We just bought new switches for $500 last year, and now, the same switch is $800. It's gone up in price in the last 12 months. They are also hard in terms of getting switches. They are not available now. There are no additional costs over and above licensing.
The price of the solution is expensive. I rate the price of HPE Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten.
The licensing cost is set up annually or every three years.
The pricing is okay. However, there are cheaper options (like Huawei). I'd rate the affordability a four out of five.
As a technician, I am not certain of pricing, but I believe HPE is less expensive than Aruba and UniFi and that is why certain clients have chosen them as their solution.
I like HPE switches because you get a perpetual license with the hardware. The initial cost is about the same as other switches, but it starts beating the competitors after three or four years because you don't have to pay for additional annual licensing costs. We also pay for a support contract as well. It's optional, but you don't get software updates without the contract.
I can't speak to the exact licensing costs.
I don't handle the actual licensing. I can't speak to the exact costs.
The product itself is less expensive than, for example, Cisco.
All the solutions have a license for the QSFP. Additionally, there is a one-time license fee to increase the interface speed.
There are no licensing costs for this solution. It's lifetime, so it's okay.
The licensing cost is yearly, and there aren't any additional costs on top of the standard fee.
HP switches are priced well.
There are no licensing fees, the price of the product is all that is required.
Price wise, it is a more expensive solution.
We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required.
They are affordable and less expensive than Cisco. Their price was the decider at the time.
One of its greatest selling features is its price. It's very cheap - much cheaper than Cisco. That, coupled with its general comparable capabilities to other items on the market make it a very attractive option.
The price is fair.
You do need to pay quite a bit for the license. The pricing could be a little bit less, to be honest. As a product that's made in Taiwan, you would assume it would be cheaper than it is.
The pricing is very good.
There are no licensing costs for this solution.
The pricing is very reasonable. However, it could still be lower to make it more affordable to mid-range organizations.
This is an expensive product. Some features can be added after purchase, which comes at an additional cost.
This is not an expensive solution.
The pricing is a bit lower than Cisco switches.
Licensing fees are on a yearly basis.
There is no license for this solution. We need a license for having a management solution, but the switch does not need a license. There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series. If a customer has an issue with a switch and has to return to HPE, they can have it replaced within thirty days. To our customers, we offer a contract service to have an exchange within the next day.