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3Com H3C Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

3Com H3C Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
26th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
104
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of 3Com H3C Switches is 1.3%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 3.9%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HPE Ethernet Switches3.9%
3Com H3C Switches1.3%
Other94.8%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

AA
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.
KK
General Manager at Zenith Business Solutions
Security, reliability, and cost-effectiveness drive success across different business scales
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.

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."
"Total cost of ownership and consolidation of the switches is very good."
"The reliability of the solution has been the best feature."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the durability."
"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 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 installation is quite straightforward."
"They're straightforward and stable."
"It used to be cheap for access switching - I'm not sure if that's still the case today."
"The devices are scalable and they have good performance."
"The solution performs well for its price."
"They are affordable and very stable, and they also have good performance."
"These switches are very stable, to date I have not experienced any issues."
"These switches are great because they're very easy to set up and to implement as part of network infrastructures."
"HP has great support; customer service means a lot in our business."
"It's easy to use for switch management."
 

Cons

"When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions."
"The cost and the integration with other solutions could be better."
"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."
"The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication."
"The configuration of 3Com H3C Switches could be better."
"To some extent their software side needs improvement because most people are familiar with iDRAC for the Dell product."
"If I had to go back in time, I might go with HP."
"The solution could improve by having more integration options."
"The management of the tool must be improved."
"Installation could be made more secure."
"It would be nice to have a common OS across models so that they could be managed together."
"The solution’s licensing could be improved."
"VLAN can be improved, but I have to check that with the company expert. I have different switch models, but they don't have all the same interface. I don't know whether lower-level switches don't have the same interface as the better quality ones. I might have two different model types."
"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."
"I am not sure if I can manage our new requirements through these because they are too old."
 

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."
"HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution."
"The license cost is yearly."
"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
"This is not an expensive solution."
"There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."
"We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required."
"We have to pay for a yearly license for HPE Ethernet Switches."
"They are affordable and less expensive than Cisco. Their price was the decider at the time."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Computer Retailer
7%
Construction Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business62
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise31
 

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 ...
What needs improvement with 3Com H3C Switches?
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...
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.
What do you like most about HPE Ethernet Switches?
The solution is very stable and easy to use.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Ethernet Switches?
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.
What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?
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 cha...
 

Also Known As

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HP Ethernet Switches
 

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Sample Customers

British Columbia Assessment Authority, DreamWorks, DRV
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