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Broadcom StrataXGS vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

Broadcom StrataXGS
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
28th
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
11th
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 June 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Broadcom StrataXGS is 0.8%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 3.7%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HPE Ethernet Switches3.7%
Broadcom StrataXGS0.8%
Other95.5%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

WILLIAM SANITATE - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President Of Engineering at O & S Services LLC
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.
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

"The most valuable feature of Broadcom StrataXGS is the multi-processes and software compatibility providing flexibility. There are plenty of options to choose from."
"It offers standard security such as 802.1x, RADIUS/TACACS authentication, port-security, DHCP snooping and much more."
"HP has great support; customer service means a lot in our business."
"They are affordable and very stable, and they also have good performance."
"PoE and VLAN allow for flexibility in our enterprise network because we can add VoIP and wireless access points if needed."
"HP switches are probably the best quality product for the price."
"The graphical userface is very good and quite easy to run with."
"Support is timely, too, and it's easy to get to a live person."
"They are effective, we have some fairly simple requirements, we can do the things that we need to do, it gets the job done, the interfaces are more user-friendly than they were ten years ago, it is simple to operate, and they have the feature sets that we require."
 

Cons

"The support could improve."
"We haven't had any issues with this switch in the past 10 years. That's the reason we're still keeping them alive."
"Configuration could be improved, it is sometimes quite complex."
"They should release more updates for the solution."
"The solution could improve by having more integration options."
"The scalability is limited."
"The installation can be quite complex."
"So with the tiered structure for technical support, there are some inefficiencies."
"They need to improve the GUI interface for the switches, the access layer switch in particular, with complete details so we can track each and every port."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Broadcom StrataXGS is high, but other solutions such as Cisco are more expensive."
"This is not an expensive solution."
"HPE costs almost the same as Cisco."
"The price of the solution is expensive."
"There are no licensing costs for this solution."
"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."
"It would be great if certain features, like licensing, were included in the base price of the switches."
"The cost is a bit high."
"The tool's pricing is very cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
20%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Legal Firm
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business62
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise32
 

Questions from the Community

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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...
What is your primary use case for HPE Ethernet Switches?
Our primary use case for HPE Ethernet Switches is in various business segments. I focus on the oil and gas segment, and I also work with private segment medium-sized organizations. My team handles ...
 

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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