Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL] vs HPE ProCurve comparison

"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."

"Dell PowerConnect Switches are easy to configure."

"The most valuable feature of Dell PowerConnect Switches for me is the throughput. I also like that the product has more compatibility with Dell infrastructure, especially with EMC and new generation Dell servers. Dell PowerConnect Switches can also easily integrate with Dell servers, and this is another pro."

"The product is reliable."

"The tool is very user-friendly, with features catering to beginners and advanced users. For beginners, there are models with interactive and easy-to-navigate GUIs that aid in initial deployment and updates. For advanced users, there is the option to use the CLI."

"The product is cheap."

"The solution’s technical support is good."

"When the price is competitive the customers tend to choose the cheaper brand and then look at the features. So having a competitive price is a plus."

"HPE ProCurve has plenty of features."

"This is a very reliable solution."

"The pricing is quite competitive."

"HPE ProCurve offers a very good value proposition compared to that of other switches and is very energy-efficient."

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

"The most valuable features of HPE ProCurve are the reports, lifetime warranty, and CLI."

"One of the biggest things in HPE ProCurve that I like, though not necessarily a feature, is the HPE warranty because it's probably better than any of the other vendors that we deal with, as it has a lifetime replacement. Feature-wise, the web interface of HPE ProCurve is typically pretty good and I like that as well."

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

"The network features are not good."

"Because of the stackings you lose some boards and switches."

"The pricing could always be a bit lower."

"The solution's ROI for generic networking is not extraordinary."

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

"I would like to see better scalability and more features on these switches in the future."

"The configuration should be improved."

"We've only been using the solution for half a year. We haven't run into any issues, but maybe over time, that may change. It's too soon to tell. Offhand, there aren't any features that are lacking."

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

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

"The product could be cheaper."

"The pricing model could be improved in HPE ProCurve."

"The product could improve scalability and support for advanced networking features."

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

"The user interface (UI) could be better."

"HPE ProCurve could improve by making their command more similar to other solutions, such as the access codes. There should be a standard. Additionally, if the configurations could be done from the cloud would be a benefit and the port uplink speed should improve."

"If one is the cheapest price and ten is the most expensive, I rate the product price as an eight or nine. The tool is not cheap."

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

"The price of these switches is okay."

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

"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."

"Cheaper than its competitors"

"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."

"On a scale of one to ten, if one means it is a cheap solution, and ten means it is a very expensive tool, I rate the product's price as seven. The tool is a bit pricey."

"HPE ProCurve products are reasonably priced."

"You buy the switch and that's it."

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

"The price could be more competitive."

"The licensing for HPE ProCurve is a one-time cost, though it's varied somewhat. What my company purchased was usually between $3,500 and $5,000 one-time cost."

"It provides quite good value for money."

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

"HPE ProCurve is competitively priced, with a difference of approximately 30 to 35% compared to other vendors"