Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches vs HPE ProCurve comparison

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches vs. HPE ProCurve

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Categories and Ranking

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch L...

Ranking in LAN Switching

11th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

4.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

HPE ProCurve

Ranking in LAN Switching

6th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches is 4.1%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE ProCurve is 10.7%, down from 12.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

LAN Switching Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HPE ProCurve	10.7%
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches	4.1%
Other	85.2%

LAN Switching

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reviewer2048676

App. Manager at a political organization with 501-1,000 employees

Reliable network access has improved daily connectivity and simplified graphical management

The specific network design is done by another company, and we just manage the access switches, in fact, the local access switches on the LAN. I don't think there is much prioritization in our network for the moment. I don't think that the users see much about it; it's transparent for users. Whether there is a Cisco switch or an Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switch, the user doesn't care. We are not expert users, but we are users for maintaining and keeping the situation alive, not experts of network switch programming. I'm not an expert of the switches to say what's missing. For smaller sites with 10 persons or so, it's sometimes not so easy to choose Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches.

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Bronson Tillie

ICT and Managed Services Consultant at Wyntec

Experience seamless integration and responsive tech support for smooth operations

Amazon RDS is easy to use. It is somewhat pricier but manageable. It has easy tasks and integrates smoothly with frontend components. When using IDE services such as PgAdmin, the installation steps are straightforward. The availability is also high, which is why we use it. It offers easy scalability and migration between different configurations. RDS performs well overall. The main consideration is pricing, which is higher compared to alternatives such as DigitalOcean. For backup and restore operations, it takes slightly longer - approximately 2-3 minutes compared to 2 minutes with other providers. There are also more steps to follow compared to other service providers. The installation process is straightforward with no complex requirements. Users can directly select their desired database, memory requirements, and port numbers without complications.

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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

"These OmniSwitches are very manageable and easy to configure."

"The most valuable feature is the ease of configuration."

"With Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches everything comes from one vendor. It operates very smoothly."

"One of the main advantages of the solution is that the configuration is straightforward, offering various configuration options through CLI or web interfaces. I'm satisfied with the customer service and support. The solution is good and people should know about it."

"Overall, this is a good product and there are many benefits to using Alcatel-Lucent."

"OmniSwitch LAN Switches' performance is very good."

"Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches provide stable work with no issues, with less downtime and fewer maintenance windows."

"I rate the technical support an eight or a nine out of ten. So far, they've been very professional and helpful, especially when we need to raise a case for any issue."

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"It has a lifetime warranty, that includes lifetime updates."

"The user interface is simple to use."

"It has an excellent menu system where you can use both the CLI and a menu system and the GUI version. They have three options for manipulating, updating, and changing the switch, which we like."

"The stability of the solution is very good."

"The most valuable features of HPE ProCurve are its lifetime warranty, robust design, and beneficial administration management of WiFi networks."

"The most valuable features are the price and the warranty."

"HPE ProCurve's most valuable feature is that it is user-friendly."

"It is easy to deploy."

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Cons

"There are some issues with the network firmware being deleted from the switches."

"n general, the way the product is put together is not well done."

"For smaller sites with 10 persons or so, it's sometimes not so easy to choose Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches."

"There are some issues with the network firmware being deleted from the switches."

"There is no OEM support in India so RMAs need to be sent to France, which takes a long time if the hardware is faulty."

"A customer expressed dissatisfaction with the color of the switches, preferring black over the current color, which is close to white. While the color is not a personal concern, my earlier preference was for all products to be extendable in one large stack since some equipment limits stacking to four elements instead of eight."

"There is no OEM support in India so RMAs need to be sent to France, which takes a long time if the hardware is faulty."

"I would like to see better third-party integration with third-party systems."

"It has been very stable, except for the last couple years. We had more than one broker switch fail, which is rare."

"They should learn from other vendors, such as Cisco. They all have a few specific routing features. HPE doesn't have any cheap BGP solution."

"The only things that might need improvement would be the administrative tools and the graphical interface."

"A few areas included in the network performance managers can be integrated into the solution's dashboard since it is the only area with a few concerns."

"The only thing that I can find wrong with the product is the web interface."

"The product could improve scalability and support for advanced networking features."

"It might be best if it offers better scalability."

"These switches can be made more stable and robust."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution’s price is at a moderate level."

"The license is purchased one time only, it is a perpetual license with no renewal."

"OmniSwitch LAN Switches are cheaper than Cisco's switches."

"The price is okay. It's comparable to similar switches."

"HPE ProCurve price could improve. We have a three-year warranty."

"There is no need to pay for the solution's license."

"I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, with one being very cheap and ten being very expensive."

"The cost of HPE ProCurve is good."

"The licensing for HPE ProCurve is a one-time cost, though it's varied somewhat. What my company purchased was usually between $3,500 and $5,000 one-time cost."

"It provides quite good value for money."

"The solution is more expensive than other vendors. There is hardware and software that needs to be purchased in some circumstance. The software can sometimes be expensive."

"ProCurve's pricing is its strongest point. The value proposition is quite good, and we have seen a return on investment."

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Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	2

By reviewers
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Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	11

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches?

What is your primary use case for Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches?

I still work with Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches. We work with internet switches, but we also use LAN switches from Alcatel-Lucent. All the switches on the sites or across sites are Alcatel...

What advice do you have for others considering Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches?

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches work well for us. I would rate this solution a 9 out of 10.

What do you like most about HPE ProCurve?

It is easy to deploy.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE ProCurve?

We know DigitalOcean is more economical compared to AWS through conversations with DevOps teams. In AWS, as RDS tables and memory usage increase, the prices increase accordingly. For market-related...

What needs improvement with HPE ProCurve?

Sometimes the machines get stuck or disconnected, requiring a restart. When connection issues occur, we need to contact the DigitalOcean service team to restart or reboot the system. There are issu...

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Also Known As

Alcatel Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches, OmniSwitch, OmniSwitch LAN Switches

ProCurve, HP ProCurve

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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

HP Networking (HP ProCurve) products enable a cost-effective network that's agile, flexible, and fully interoperable. Boost availability, performance, monitoring, and productivity with HP network software, services, and support.

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Sample Customers

Advocate Health Care, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lodi, Centre Hospitalier Carcassonne, Certis Cisco Security, China Tianchen Engineering Corporation Co. LTD, City of Frankfurt, Dongseo University

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School, DY 4 Systems, EdgeWing, Edmonton Public Schools District, Halton Catholic District School Board, Hartwick College, Hatch Associates, Huntingdon College, Roseville Joint Union High School District, Saddleback Valley Unified School District, One Superior Place

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches vs. HPE ProCurve