HPE Ethernet Switches Reviews

Our primary use case for HPE Ethernet Switches is in various business segments. I focus on the oil and gas segment, and I also work with private segment medium-sized organizations. My team handles small and medium businesses. Overall, we cover a range that includes small, medium, and large enterprises.

HPE Ethernet Switches are very much covered on the security front due to their ClearPass technology, which is exceptional. They are highly scalable and stable, which is vital for large enterprises that require reliable performance. Additionally, HPE Ethernet Switches offer a cost-saving advantage as they are approximately 40% cheaper than comparable Cisco solutions. The integration of the switches is very straightforward, making them an attractive choice for many organizations.

HPE Ethernet Switches have room for improvement in the initial setup and integration process, especially when incorporating them into an existing infrastructure with competitor products. It's a challenging task which could be better streamlined.

I have approximately three to four years of experience with HPE Ethernet Switches.

HPE Ethernet Switches are very reliable and have high stability. They are almost on par with Cisco in terms of reliability.

HPE Ethernet Switches are highly scalable. On a scale from one to ten, I would give them a minimum of nine.

The customer service and support for HPE are good. We attach SKUs that offer an advanced replacement of the hardware in the worst-case scenario. The services like Care Pack for HP are sufficient, and customers are happy.

Positive

In our networking solutions, we primarily used Cisco before heavily promoting HPE products, especially Aruba, after it was acquired by HP. Our switch was to offer more cost-effective solutions while maintaining high-quality performance.

The initial setup of HPE Ethernet Switches can be a bit of a challenge for beginners, especially for those shifting from Cisco to Aruba. It may take a bit more time initially, but it's not too complex for those familiar with Aruba.

When compared to Cisco, Aruba is about 40% cheaper. However, Huawei would be even cheaper than Aruba. We can't compare HPE Ethernet Switches with Huawei directly because of different price ranges.

We evaluated Cisco and are aware of Huawei solutions, especially considering the pricing differences.

I wholeheartedly recommend HPE Ethernet Switches to others. On a scale of one to ten, I rate the overall solution a nine. While the integration and initial setup could be improved, the solution offers excellent scalability, reliability, and value for the price.

We are a customer of HPE Ethernet Switches. We are end users of these solutions. Approximately 500 users are using this solution in my organization.

It is a nice and robust tool where we use HPE Ethernet Switches. It is a lower switch, and we have received good warranty support with HPE switches.

The security features of the HPE Ethernet Switches are good. The UI mode is available, and we can easily configure the access list and SNMP. All these configurations can be done here. Users can enable the Layer 3 features.

The price should be reduced in comparison to Cisco, as sometimes we cannot use the HPE one at the core level, where generally public users are using Cisco. The price of HPE core switches and Cisco core switches are coming in at the same level.

I have approximately four to five years of experience working with HPE Ethernet Switches.

The initial setup of HPE Ethernet Switches was not particularly easy, but it was a good experience with no issues. If somebody has technical knowledge about any core switches or any other Cisco brand, they can configure and use it.

The stability rating is eight out of ten.

For scalability, I would rate it at eight out of ten.

The technical support deserves a rating of eight out of ten.

Positive

The deployment took at least a few hours.

The price of HPE Ethernet Switches is reasonable and less than other OEM brands.

I have worked with HPE Ethernet Switches, MikroTik Azure, and HP.

I have experience working with HPE Ethernet Switches.

I would rate HPE Ethernet Switches as eight out of ten, where one is the worst solution and ten is the best solution.

I would recommend other people to use HPE Ethernet Switches.

Our primary use case for the switches is for a small business we run. It's mostly in the office, but we also have a plant where we run a lot of monitoring equipment.

There have been no significant improvements to our network performance as the switches we are using are quite old and we have not been able to take advantage of any new features.

At present, there are no specific valuable features as the switches are really old.

Based on my experience, I am quite happy with the switches at the moment and do not see any immediate room for improvement.

These switches have been in use for easily 11 years.

The stability of the solution has been strong. We had one incident where an electric overload occurred, and it still managed to stay operational. We only had to replace some of the SFP modules.

Their customer service and support are quite good. As with any other company, some companies have different levels of skills, but as a whole, when we call on the more experienced staff, we receive answers.

Positive

We are currently using HPE switches and have worked with them most of my life. We are now evaluating replacing switches as we have brought a new supplier on board who is looking at H3C and Huawei because they are slightly cheaper.

We are busy looking at and evaluating replacement switches, aiming to decide between H3C, Huawei, and HP switches.

I would recommend this product to other people. I am very happy with HPE Network Equipment.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

Primarily, we use the product for network and VLAN segmentation across our hospitality property. It forms the backbone of our network, providing connectivity to devices like TVs, phones, access points, and even electrical switches within guest rooms.

The product's most valuable feature is the ease of configuration. It saves a lot of time.

They could provide platform integration with other management tools for better reporting.

It would be great if certain features, like licensing, were included in the base price of the switches.

I've been using HP Ethernet switches for nine years.

The product has been very stable. I rate the stability a ten out of ten.

We currently manage around 62 switches. They're operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

I'd rate the scalability nine out of ten; it's supported our network expansion plans.

The technical support team has been helpful. They respond to the queries immediately. 

Positive

HPE Ethernet Switches support offerings and competitive pricing were decisive factors for us.

The initial setup is easy. It takes approximately 20 minutes to deploy. 

I rate the process a nine. 

The product's ease of management and swift support responses have yielded significant returns. 

We spend about 4000 EUR annually, depending on our purchasing schedule for the solution.

The product has streamlined our smart hospitality services, allowing us to control room amenities like TVs and lights more efficiently.

I advise others to consider the included lifetime support and minimal need for additional licensing costs.

So far, I've not faced any problem with the switches. Secondly, I can see HPE is providing frequent upgrades to address some security issues.

I can get some data about the traffic going through the switches and the performance of the switch through the application.

I like that we can monitor the switches 24/7, and we also get a couple of reports about the user or connected devices for prioritization and overall QoS prioritization. That's been useful to us.

At the moment, they really put more features in Aruba Central, so the subscription cost is a bit high, and we may need to bring it down.

We integrated with AI. In terms of troubleshooting, it automatically captures issues and tells us if there's a problem with Wireshark. It also gives us some suggestions on where the possible problem and error is occurring. That's all.

The cost is a bit high.

It is a bit complex to configure, so there could also be some points for improvement in the configuration part.

I have been working with this solution for past three years.

I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.

I would rate the scalability an eight out of ten. We faced challenges with configuration.

My company is an enterprise. There are around 300+ users.

The subscription to Aruba Central is a subscription-based application. So the cost to subscribe is high. They may need to bring it down so there will be a lot of users engaged with Aruba Central.

The complexity depends on the required configuration. If it's a very complex configuration, troubleshooting is required, and it's a bit difficult. With a simple configuration, it's easy.

Secondly, to assign the management IP and to make a trunk port with the native VLAN is difficult. That part is a bit complex compared to other switches.

For complex configurations, I required third-party certified help.

The cost is high.

Cisco would be a close competitor to HPE. Cisco Meraki. We chose HPE mainly because of the cost. The hardware cost and the lifetime warranty were the key factors.

Overall, I would rate it an eight out of te. I would recommend it to others.

Price is an area for improvement. Cisco is very competitive on price, considering future business. HPE Ethernet Switches and Aruba need to think about their pricing. Aruba's price was 25 percent higher than Cisco's in a recent Central Bank project in Sri Lanka.

I have been using the product for 15-20 years. 

The solution is stable. 

Scalability is good. If the client requests it, we can do cascading and use separate physical networks for guest, admin, and security.

The initial setup of HPE Ethernet Switches is straightforward, not complex. But as a service integrator, we can't see if we've logged a project in the partnership portal. We have to rely on the distributor's work.

Most of my past deployments were SaaS and cloud. The new one will be cloud-based. Implementing a big hotel project with 250 rooms can take around one year or one and a half years.

HPE Ethernet Switches offer a good return on investment. They offer a lifetime warranty, which is good. Cisco SMB level only declares a one-year warranty, and for the enterprise level, you need to get a service pack, which costs extra.

I use HPE Ethernet Switches for my clients. They choose them mainly because of brand standards and international designers' proposals. In Sri Lanka and the Asia-India region, HPE and Cisco are major service providers. Function-wise, Cisco and HPE are almost equal, but price is a factor, especially for hospitality clients.

My clients for HPE Ethernet Switches are usually enterprise businesses. 

As a designer and consultant, I can't rely on just one product. HPE, Cisco, and Aruba all have proprietary features. I choose based on customer expectations and requirements. All are good, not bad.

I'd rate HPE Ethernet Switches more than five out of ten.

We use them for network traffic, web servers, and a variety of other things. They've been working very well for us. 

It has been very reliable for us compared to other Chinese products.

I'm a power user, so reliability is crucial. The HPE equipment hasn't failed on me, unlike some other brands like Huawei, which I find more sensitive. 

HPE is very rugged, and we haven't encountered any issues with them. It's a solid product.

The performance is good, but it definitely depends on the user and how they utilize the equipment. So, it relies heavily on the IT team. 

For our needs, it's good enough and sufficient. We have more availability and even additional nodes, so we haven't faced any issues.

The price could be cheaper. There is room for improvement in pricing. One box shouldn't require additional installations. We need a package deal with licenses that are usable for different tasks. Right now, we need a license for every additional feature, which adds up. 

Ideally, some built-in licenses would be great. Because by buying extra HPE licenses, the product becomes expensive. The box itself is cheap, but the licenses become very expensive.

I have been using it for eight years. 

The stability is good. We've been using them for the past two years without any single point of failure.

I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.

It is a scalable solution. I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten because it depends on various factors like the network, users, and administrators. But for my work and performance, it's more than enough.

There are around 40 to 50 end users using this solution in our company. We do have plans to increase the usage because as the company grows, user numbers will also increase.

The customer service and support are good. Whenever we have any questions, the answers are always readily available. 

The initial setup is straightforward. 

We use the in-house team. Around 12 people in the deployment team, including managers, admins, engineers, and developers. We even have some interns.

The deployment is simple.

For deployment, we always use HPE recommendations for infrastructure, racks, cooling, and power. 

We always do our installations and implementation based on HPE recommendations, so we didn't face any problems. 

Our network is not very big; it just has 50 nodes, so we didn't face any problem. 

The box itself is cheap, but when we have to install new features, it becomes very expensive. 

My network is quite large. Currently, I'm working with educational institutions researching various switch brands, including HPE, Dell, Lenovo, Cisco, and even some Chinese brands.

While other products might offer similar features, I find HPE to be the most reliable. HP servers, switches, and routers are generally superior, in my opinion.

Cisco is dominant in my country. Most users prefer them over HP. However, HP is gaining traction. I use Layer 3 switches, and Cisco performs well, too. But for me, it lacks a certain guarantee of reliability that I find with HP. Overall, it's a good product.

I only recommend two products. It is mainly HPE. Sometimes, the other one is Huawei. 

Overall, I would rate the solution a seven out of ten because there is room for improvement in pricing.

Based on my experience with various switches over the past six years, I recommend going for a reliable product with good service backup. 

While cheap products might offer initial efficiency, they tend to hang up when data usage goes up and goes down. Then, down the people need to switch to a different solution.

It's better to invest in scalable, affordable, and well-supported switches like HPE in the first go.  

One use case was using the Wi-Fi switches to integrate with Broadcom X security. They integrate well, and we haven't had any issues.

We use tools to monitor all the switches online so we can see what is happening.

So, it improved the data center operations. HPE Ethernet Switches have good security features on the switches themselves. I recommend these switches to others because they are empathetic to users and our internal network.

The switches are very important in our hospitals, which is a critical environment for our patients. They provide time-effective management and meet our needs.

The management and configuration of HPE are very easy.

The cost could be better. HPE has to study it carefully with other vendors in the market, like Cisco or Juniper.

I have been using it for more than 12 years. 

The product is really stable. We are very satisfied with the product. 

It is scalable. You can integrate it with other switches, like Cisco or other brands, easily.

I have about 250 users. We don't have an increase in users recently. We are a small hospital.

The customer service and support are fast. When we open a ticket, they answer directly, sometimes on the same day, even though our contract is for next-business-day support.

I didn't use other brands from other vendors. I only use switches from HPE, and they are really good.

For me, it was not complicated because I am familiar with networking.

It is quite easy to manage. If there is a problem, I can easily figure it out.  

The management is very effective for us to work on these switches.

Subscription is okay for me. I take a three-year subscription. My contract is three years.

I have a Wi-Fi system that I've been using for a few months. It's very nice and covers all you need. Most of the features are included in that system. It is the HPE Aruba switches with the access points.

Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.

The primary use case is LAN switching. Users connect to these switches to access other corporate resources.

We deployed them for LAN switching across the organization. They do quite well in terms of both functionality and configuration.

HPE switches have supported our data center connectivity and improved our office network operations.

They do quite well when it comes to switching. We also use their wireless products, but the integration between them can vary. However, the switching functionality and configuration are both very good. 

They facilitate easy connectivity between data centers and between data centers and campus networks. They are an integral part. 

It was very easy to integrate the HPE switches with our existing network infrastructure.

Compared to other vendors, their support really stands out. They're always willing to help with expansion support needs and understand customer concerns well. They're eager to help, which I always adore and admire about HPE. 

Additionally, their products are very stable and easily scalable.

HPE Ethernet Switches are very reliable. While some smaller products might not have dual power supplies, they typically offer redundant power supplies and CPUs depending on the model and requirement. Overall, they are quite reliable.

Some users might look for high-speed switching like Cisco or Nexus switches, which can handle larger volumes. HPE's current offerings aren't as robust in that area, but they could improve.

So, HPE could offer higher-end products for data center and LAN connectivity.

I have been using it for six years. I use the latest version. 

HPE Ethernet Switches are quite stable. The version releases are good, and they patch any security vulnerabilities they find. They could even offer further improvements in that area.

HPE Ethernet Switches are scalable. 

We have around 3,000 end users. If the need arises, we plan to increase the number of users in the future.

The customer service and support are very good; they are HPE's USP. 

We did use Cisco. HPE performs well for LAN switching, Wi-Fi, and even some routing. However, when it comes to WAN switching, Cisco is generally preferred.

While HPE's routing capabilities are good, Cisco might be preferable for complex routing scenarios.

The initial setup is straightforward.

The steps are simple, and you can always contact support if needed. Overall, it's easy.

The deployment process includes racking and stacking, connecting to uplinks and enabling downlinks, configuring for interconnectivity and data center connections, and then configuring all ports (uplink and downlink).

We did it in-house. For maintenance, a team of five should be sufficient for 3,000 users. We have around three to four engineers and one manager.

The ROI is quite good. The value is quite high in terms of reliability. We don't have much incidents with the devices. 

The support is included with the product.

I would recommend using this product. Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. 

It is quite a reliable product with all the features and is quite easy to implement.

Moreover, the troubleshooting operations are quite easy.  

We have an enterprise infrastructure. We are using HPE Ethernet Switches for activation on the access layer. They are placed on our sites. The technical staff use the tool.

The solution performs well for its price.

The management of the tool must be improved. The add-on tools and management of Cisco are better than those of HPE.

I have been using the solution for three years.

The tool is stable. We can rely on it. The stability depends on which models we use. If we use the 7500 series for our enterprise, the stability would be ten out of ten. Hardware errors are quite rare.

The tool is scalable for our requirements.

The initial setup is quite easy.

The list price is high. We do not buy at the list price. HPE costs almost the same as Cisco.

We also use Cisco. Cisco and HPE are similar when it comes to access and activation.

The network is managed by the command line and monitored by several systems. We have our integrations for provisioning the switches. We use standard features of the tool for the access layer. There’s nothing special. The product has a software-defined access system, but we do not use it. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.