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Broadcom StrataXGS vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Broadcom StrataXGS
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
25th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
3.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
104
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Broadcom StrataXGS is 0.9%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 2.7%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

WILLIAM SANITATE - PeerSpot reviewer
Useful multi-processes, software compatibility, and flexible
The initial setup of Broadcom StrataXGS is complex. However, if you use reference design by Broadcom it can be easy. If you use something else that is not in the reference design you can start to have timing or other problems. If you are not using their hardware, such as Intel, the support might not be there.
Dinesh Upadhyay - PeerSpot reviewer
Experience years of robust features and strong technical support
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Broadcom StrataXGS is the multi-processes and software compatibility providing flexibility. There are plenty of options to choose from."
"I have found the most valuable feature is stability."
"These switches are very stable, to date I have not experienced any issues."
"It's stable and performing well."
"The solution is easy to set up and easy to use, unlike, for example, Cisco, which is more complex."
"I wholeheartedly recommend HPE Ethernet Switches to others."
"Switching to HPE Ethernet Switches greatly improved our network. We used to have both Cisco and HPE Ethernet Switches. Our network performance has increased by 300 percent."
"The speed is very fast."
"We use HPE Ethernet Switches to provide solutions for the hotel, their guests, and IPTV."
 

Cons

"The support could improve."
"The security of the solution always has room for improvement."
"If there is any fluctuation in power then we will face an outage with our POE switches, so this is something that should be improved."
"The technical support does not match up to the standard of Cisco."
"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."
"Installation could be made more secure."
"The solution could improve by having more integration options."
"Authentication and other security features are not easily satisfied using the lower-end switches."
"It would be ideal if the product offered more security."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Broadcom StrataXGS is high, but other solutions such as Cisco are more expensive."
"The licensing cost is yearly, and there aren't any additional costs on top of the standard fee."
"I like HPE switches because you get a perpetual license with the hardware. The initial cost is about the same as other switches, but it starts beating the competitors after three or four years because you don't have to pay for additional annual licensing costs."
"They are affordable and less expensive than Cisco. Their price was the decider at the time."
"This is an expensive product."
"The price could be more competitive."
"The licensing cost is set up annually or every three years."
"We have to see only the security part when considering licenses because the licenses upgrade."
"We just bought new switches for $500 last year, and now, the same switch is $800. It's gone up in price in the last 12 months."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
21%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Legal Firm
5%
Computer Software Company
11%
Educational Organization
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
 

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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?
The price of HPE Ethernet Switches is reasonable and less than other OEM brands.
What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?
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 ...
 

Also Known As

StrataXGS
HP Ethernet Switches
 

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Sample Customers

State Bank of India, Hill International, Coty
Emirates Palace Hotel
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