Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL] vs HPE ProCurve comparison

"Its throughout and compatibility are the most valuable."

"The solution's most valuable feature is its good integration with solutions from other vendors."

"PowerConnect Switches' stability is satisfactory."

"The solution’s technical support is good."

"The tool is reliable, and it stands up well. The solution works fine and lasts a long time."

"We have these switches installed in an environment with hardware from many other vendors, and so far, so good."

"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that it is a stable and reliable product covered with good warranties and prices that ensure deep discounts for partners."

"The technology is good and the interface is simple. We haven't had any bugs, disconnections or delays."

"The product's stability is good. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"In my experience, the scalability has been good."

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

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

"The network management solutions that they have is great."

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

"Its easy manageability is most valuable. It's easy to manage."

"We have found the solution to be entirely stable."

"There should be more port options in this switch. Currently, it has 24 or 48 ports. However, some of our customers require only 8 ports, but I have to put a switch with 24 ports. They should provide smaller solutions and complimentary access point for companies like ours with a low quantity of work. The main issue with this product is branding. They should improve their branding and promote their brand more in Mexico. Customers are more aware of brands like Cisco as compared to Dell."

"The network features are not good."

"I can't think of what we would want in the next release."

"A user can take care of the product's installation part, but it may not seem to be an easy process."

"The pricing could always be a bit lower."

"The product price is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"The solution could provide more integration to focus on targeting the network as a whole rather than a unified environment. It is meant for a built environment, so integration with other third-party vendors will likely be necessary."

"A big issue with this product is that when our customer migrated the data center, one cluster blocked the whole network and because we had a new approach, some commands were not compatible with the new version."

"Our customers are focused on features and generally, they would like to have a more feature-rich solution."

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

"Procurve would work better if it had more options like the web environment."

"I don't have any recommendations for areas of improvement."

"There should be faster interfaces on the switch, such as 25 gigabits."

"The CLI is a bit confusing. It is not the easiest to manage, especially if you come from a Cisco environment."

"If we're aiming for an improvement, focus on enhancing security features in HPE ProCurve, particularly in terms of filtering."

"The solution should offer different gigabit interfaces. Right now, they have ten gigabits. However, for our needs, we only need one gigabit. We don't need 24 or 48 ports. We only need eight to ten. HPE should introduce into their portfolio some smaller and more compact options."

"If you want to purchase a new Dell PowerConnect Switch, you will pay up to $1,600, but I bought them used. I bought the four Dell PowerConnect Switches that I used for $1,000."

"The product is cheaper than Cisco and licensing is yearly. We have to pay additional costs for support."

"This solution is much cheaper than comparable products by Cisco."

"Inexpensive"

"PowerConnect Switches are priced well."

"Pricing for Dell PowerConnect Switches is quite competitive compared to Cisco and HP pricing. Dell has cheaper pricing and the company is trying to push for sales for its switching infrastructure because right now, the current market is dominated by Cisco. In the US market, there's Cisco, HP, Juniper, and Arista which you can buy for data center switching meant for different kinds of enterprises and ISPs. Dell PowerConnect Switches, on the other hand, is a product for people who need smaller setups or individual switches, especially those looking for a cheaper product and basic switching, though you can also buy a complete suite packaged with the switches."

"The product has a low price for the features it provides."

"The solution is less expensive and more cost-efficient."

"The price of HPE ProCurve can be reasonable. However, it depends on the use case. They could improve the pricing model."

"There is a license required to use HPE ProCurve."

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

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

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

"The price could be more competitive."

"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."

"The cost of HPE ProCurve is good."