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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
8th
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 July 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 2.6%, up from 2.5% 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."
"We also get a couple of reports about the user or connected devices for prioritization."
"The solution is easy to set up and easy to use, unlike, for example, Cisco, which is more complex."
"The most valuable feature in HPE Ethernet Switches is programmability and analytics."
"The technical support for this solution has improved from what it was."
"The most valuable feature is the IRF."
"The solution performs well for its price."
"I like that HPE's management functions are GUI-based, so it doesn't rely on command lines."
"he stability is very good on this solution. There have been no bugs, glitches or crashes."
 

Cons

"The support could improve."
"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."
"It's gone up in price in the last 12 months."
"Technical support needs improvement, as the response time could be better."
"A lower price would be an improvement because we always want to reduce our costs."
"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."
"We have had some rare occasions with glitches, so the stability can be improved."
"Sometimes, we encounter the need for new technologies, especially when we require higher bandwidth. If we can't find what we need with HPE Ethernet Switches, we explore options from other vendors like Cisco."
"The management of the tool must be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Broadcom StrataXGS is high, but other solutions such as Cisco are more expensive."
"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
"The pricing is very good."
"HPE costs almost the same as Cisco."
"The price could be more competitive."
"We have to pay for a yearly license for HPE Ethernet Switches."
"HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution."
"The price of the solution is expensive."
"The licensing cost is yearly, and there aren't any additional costs on top of the standard fee."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
24%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Legal Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
Educational Organization
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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Midsize Enterprise
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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?
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

StrataXGS
HP Ethernet Switches
 

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Sample Customers

State Bank of India, Hill International, Coty
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