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Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches vs HPE ProCurve comparison

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the LAN Switching category. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is ranked #11, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.3. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise holds a 4.2% mindshare in LS, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 11.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

HPE ProCurve and Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch are competitors in the LAN switch market. While HPE ProCurve impresses with competitive pricing and customer support, Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch shines with premium features.

Features: HPE ProCurve is known for its reliability, intuitive management interface, and comprehensive security. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch provides advanced scalability, automation capabilities, and cutting-edge security protocols.

Room for Improvement: HPE ProCurve could enhance advanced automation and expand its feature set beyond basic management. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch can work towards simplifying its configuration process, improving user interface intuitiveness, and reducing deployment complexity.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HPE ProCurve offers a straightforward deployment process with abundant support resources. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch, although complex due to its advanced features, provides detailed customer support to aid in seamless integration.

Pricing and ROI: HPE ProCurve generally has a lower initial setup cost, offering attractive ROI for budget-conscious businesses. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch, while higher in cost, provides strong ROI through superior performance and scalability benefits.

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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
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE ProCurve
Ranking in LAN Switching
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches is 4.2%, up from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE ProCurve is 11.6%, down from 12.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
LAN Switching Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
HPE ProCurve11.6%
Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches4.2%
Other84.2%
LAN Switching
 

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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

"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."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of configuration."
"OmniSwitch LAN Switches' performance is very good."
"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."
"With Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches everything comes from one vendor. It operates very smoothly."
"These OmniSwitches are very manageable and easy to configure."
"Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches provide stable work with no issues, with less downtime and fewer maintenance windows."
"The most valuable features are the price and the warranty."
"It is stable, and it fulfills our needs. We have all the functions we need, so we're totally satisfied."
"It is easy to deploy."
"This is a very reliable solution."
"HPE ProCurve has plenty of features."
"The network management solutions that they have is great."
"The user interface is the most valuable aspect of the solution for us."
"The most valuable features of HPE ProCurve are the reports, lifetime warranty, and CLI."
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Cons

"n general, the way the product is put together is not well done."
"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."
"For smaller sites with 10 persons or so, it's sometimes not so easy to choose Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch LAN Switches."
"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 are some issues with the network firmware being deleted from the switches."
"There is one proprietary function they lack, and I can't remember what it was called, but it monitors the ports, and then every 10 seconds if the port is down, it can divert the traffic somewhere else."
"I would like to see some kind of packet tracer where people can study how the switch is operating."
"The solution doesn't have web-based management, which is why we've moved to a different solution."
"HPE ProCurve is very complex for junior engineers and beginners. You need a lot of experience in managing switches in order to use this switch."
"HPE ProCurve's web interface is old, and I have to log in on each device separately, making them the product's shortcomings that need improvement."
"The pricing model could be improved in HPE ProCurve."
"The solution's pricing could be made cheaper."
"The CLI is a bit confusing. It is not the easiest to manage, especially if you come from a Cisco environment."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license is purchased one time only, it is a perpetual license with no renewal."
"The price is okay. It's comparable to similar switches."
"OmniSwitch LAN Switches are cheaper than Cisco's switches."
"The solution’s price is at a moderate level."
"HPE ProCurve products are reasonably priced."
"HPE ProCurve is competitively priced, with a difference of approximately 30 to 35% compared to other vendors"
"HPE ProCurve price could improve. We have a three-year warranty."
"The purchasing cost a few years ago for two units was approx €5,000."
"I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, with one being very cheap and ten being very expensive."
"This is an expensive switch."
"The product is reasonably priced."
"The cost of HPE ProCurve is good."
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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider
10%
Educational Organization
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise11
 

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What do you like most about HPE ProCurve?
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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
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