3Com H3C Switches vs Arista Networks Platform comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Arista are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #27, while Arista is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.4. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 1.1% mindshare in ES, compared to Arista’s 3.1% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Arista users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Arista Networks Platform and 3Com H3C Switches compete in the network solutions market, with Arista having the upper hand in large-scale data centers due to its performance and scalability, while 3Com H3C provides a cost-effective solution for small to medium-sized businesses.

Features: Arista Networks Platform offers advanced cloud networking capabilities, robust scalability, and high-speed performance. It is praised for its single operating system, making management seamless. Additionally, it supports open standard features and allows integration without compatibility issues. 3Com H3C Switches are known for their ease of configuration, making them user-friendly for specific network environments. They are reliable, trusted for their durability, and feature VLAN support for diverse applications.

Room for Improvement: Arista Networks Platform could improve in simplifying the integration process for new hosts, enhancing user interface features further, and broadening third-party feature support. 3Com H3C Switches could benefit from expanding advanced feature sets, improving international customer service channels, and enhancing their cloud integration capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Arista Networks Platform ensures a streamlined deployment with comprehensive documentation and support, ideal for complex infrastructures. 3Com H3C Switches offer straightforward implementation appealing to smaller IT teams, with customer service sufficient for straightforward needs. Both platforms focus on stability and responsive support.

Pricing and ROI: Arista Networks Platform demands a higher upfront investment, justified by its extensive features and scalability, promising good returns in demanding scenarios. 3Com H3C Switches are positioned as a budget-friendly option, providing a reasonable ROI for companies valuing cost-effectiveness over a broad feature set.

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Categories and Ranking

3Com H3C Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

27th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Arista Networks Platform

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

13th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Center Networking (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of 3Com H3C Switches is 1.1%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Arista Networks Platform is 3.1%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Arista Networks Platform	3.1%
3Com H3C Switches	1.1%
Other	95.8%

Ethernet Switches

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AdnanAli1

Manager at Necsol

Has improved operational response times and reduced downtime across departments

There is no negative impact, but to some extent their software side needs improvement because most people are familiar with iDRAC for the Dell product. Their software product is quite different and is new software. You have to take some time to learn their programming and other things such as installation of the media, Windows or office applications, or anything else. It is not complex. It is because it is a new thing and we had to face a little more problem for the installation at first. But now after some time, it has become easy for us because we have been working with Dell and listening about Dell for a long time, about decades. 3Com H3C Switches has occupied our market and has been working now for the last two to three years. 3Com H3C Switches has gained this much reputation and the brand is at its peak. It will be a matter of time and with the passage of time the learning stage will improve.

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Nimit Puvar

A VP Enterprise Sales at Ashtech Infotech (India) Pvt.Ltd.

Automation and visibility have simplified data center operations and improved network control

I see some areas for improvement, particularly with pricing. I think that not all features that are needed are already in Arista. AI power is required nowadays. AI would be needed for understanding data traffic flowing in my network. Sometimes I have a vision of what data traffic is flowing in my network and I want to capture that data. Using AI, I can understand how my entire organization operates and what kind of applications are being used, what the peak times are, where there is a bottleneck if any exists. This kind of report should automatically generate and provide clear-cut visibility.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Their customer service is instant with a tracking system and follow-ups for human access."

"The reliability of the solution has been the best feature."

"The hardware side is a very big advantage. We use it 24/7 and we haven't had any problems so far with the switches."

"The user interface is upgraded to the latest GUI technology, allowing configurations like VLAN to be done through the interface rather than the command line, making it more efficient."

"They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand."

"Total cost of ownership and consolidation of the switches is very good."

"3Com H3C Switches products are available at a low price, and the second most important factor is their services, availability of parts, and warranty claims, with main service centers in all major cities of Pakistan."

"They're straightforward and stable."

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"If someone uses Arista Networks Platform, I believe they are secured."

"They support open standard features."

"The solution is very stable."

"We find the CloudVision switching feature of this solution really useful."

"Arista Networks Platform offers straightforward deployment, and has good features. Support for the platform is also good."

"The most valuable feature is the Linux shell, which is useful for troubleshooting or capturing traffic."

"The solution has good load latency. They're the market leader in this aspect right now."

"It provides telemetry and visibility for many metrics that are not supported by most of the other vendors. Out of the box, no third party solutions are needed."

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Cons

"The company should come up with new security features and new management and log recording systems, helping customers to analyze issues and prevent future incidents."

"The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication."

"To some extent their software side needs improvement because most people are familiar with iDRAC for the Dell product."

"The configuration of 3Com H3C Switches could be better."

"I think there's nothing that needs to be improved because the company is no longer in existence."

"When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions."

"The cost and the integration with other solutions could be better."

"We found some security holes in some of their switches, but overall it's fairly stable."

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"Arista Networks is currently less popular as they were initially more focused on data centers than campus networks. They should expand further into campus networks."

"They should have a more stable code."

"The overall price of the Arista Networks Platform is expensive. It should be reduced."

"A smoother transition between ISPs during failover would improve the user experience by reducing unnecessary notifications and interruptions."

"The CVP management platform needs to be improved."

"They should expand further into campus networks."

"Arista Networks Platform should focus on improving the compatibility or integration with Cisco solutions."

"They need to enhance their code and their EOS. They need to improve some security features, and there are quite a number of bugs in their system. So, they need to work on that piece. In the next release, we need to have a modular feature. Instead of providing an integrated solution, they should go for something modular. They need to come up with modular highly scalable models. Even at the chassis layer, I want to see some improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."

"The cost could be improved, but it is cheaper than the others."

"Arista is very expensive. Not everybody is in a position to spend $70,000 to $80,000 for one switch."

"Arista Networks Platform was cheaper than Cisco. I have heard that the product is affordable for enterprise-sized companies."

"It is pretty pricey for a networking platform. It is on par with Cisco."

"Specific tools definitely require a license for the subscription. But we are not using these tools in our environment. In terms of licensing, you need to spend approximately $10,000 per month."

"I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten where ten is high price and one is low price."

"Network devices are generally expensive. However, during the evaluation, Arista was the most inexpensive vendor."

"Cost wise, Arista Networks Platform is more expensive than other networking solutions."

"There is an annual license required to use the Arista Networks Platform."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

Computer Retailer

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	12

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for 3Com H3C Switches?

Price is the major factor. You cannot say it is much better because all servers and all products have a few things in common, which are the processor, storage, and RAM and other things. Mostly the ...

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What needs improvement with 3Com H3C Switches?

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What advice do you have for others considering 3Com H3C Switches?

I personally did not work over the management, but I supplied to some of my other clients. I would rate this review a 9 overall.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arista Networks Platform?

I do not handle the pricing for Arista Networks Platform as other departments handle the costing. I am a network engineer in my company.

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What needs improvement with Arista Networks Platform?

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What is your primary use case for Arista Networks Platform?

We are still using Arista Networks Platform as system integrators. We sold the product and my customer is using this product. Mostly we sold Arista Networks Platform in data centers where customer ...

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Overview

3Com Baseline switches provide cost-effective layer 2 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ethernet switching for LANs that do not need management capabilities. Simple to install and economical to own, they feature wirespeed performance on fixed-configuration, rack-mountable platforms.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Arista Networks Platform is a stable and reliable solution for data center features, specifically for non-blocking switches used for spine-leaf connectivity with servers hooked to these switches. It also provides multi-layer switches for client networks, particularly in the banking sector.

Arista products are preferred for their stability, good hardware, ease of adoption and configuration, responsive and helpful support, and high throughput ratings. The solution has helped prevent screen loss and business outages in the media industry and is designed for next-generation data centers.

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Sample Customers

British Columbia Assessment Authority, DreamWorks, DRV

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