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HPE ProCurve vs Juniper QFabric comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

HPE ProCurve
Ranking in LAN Switching
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Juniper QFabric
Ranking in LAN Switching
11th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of HPE ProCurve is 10.5%, down from 12.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper QFabric is 5.2%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
LAN Switching Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HPE ProCurve10.5%
Juniper QFabric5.2%
Other84.3%
LAN Switching
 

Featured Reviews

BT
ICT and Managed Services Consultant at Wyntec
Experience seamless integration and responsive tech support for smooth operations
Amazon RDS is easy to use. It is somewhat pricier but manageable. It has easy tasks and integrates smoothly with frontend components. When using IDE services such as PgAdmin, the installation steps are straightforward. The availability is also high, which is why we use it. It offers easy scalability and migration between different configurations. RDS performs well overall. The main consideration is pricing, which is higher compared to alternatives such as DigitalOcean. For backup and restore operations, it takes slightly longer - approximately 2-3 minutes compared to 2 minutes with other providers. There are also more steps to follow compared to other service providers. The installation process is straightforward with no complex requirements. Users can directly select their desired database, memory requirements, and port numbers without complications.
OusaidAbaz - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Network Architect at novonordisc
Ensures reliable operation and consistent performance but lifecycle management need improvement
QFabric simplified our data center network architecture by reducing configuration complexity compared to Cisco devices. It required fewer CLI commands, making configuration quicker and easier, especially for scalable deployments. QFabric improved scalability in our data center by simplifying the addition of new switches to existing configurations. The process was straightforward to manage. Implementing QFabric can affect overall IT infrastructure costs differently based on configuration needs. For small businesses with stable configurations, costs remain unchanged. However, for scalability and expansion, additional configuration and time may increase costs. My advice for those using Juniper is to ensure staff are well-trained and certified in Juniper technologies, such as JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, or JNCIE. With these skills, you can effectively manage and troubleshoot Juniper solutions, minimizing potential issues and maximizing performance. Overall, I would rate Juniper QFabric as a seven out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product is robust."
"The network management solutions that they have is great."
"The most valuable features are the price and the warranty."
"It is easy to deploy."
"It has an excellent menu system where you can use both the CLI and a menu system and the GUI version. They have three options for manipulating, updating, and changing the switch, which we like."
"The stability is good and the performance is reliable for small businesses."
"The solution is fast and inexpensive, and ProCurve is easy to manage."
"This is a very reliable solution."
"QFabric supports redundancy and includes all of the enterprise and service provider features that customers would want in data center or service provider network."
"It is a pretty good and robust solution, it works pretty well in terms of scalability, and their technical support is amazing."
"The solution is easy to use and has good performance."
"The most valuable feature of QFabric for network performance is its stability."
"The solution is stable."
"The vendor maintains the product well."
"It is known for being agile, flexible, and cost-effective when working with various vendors."
"Juniper QFabric has various advantages including scalability, simplicity, performance, and flexibility."
 

Cons

"Our customers are focused on features and generally, they would like to have a more feature-rich solution."
"There should be faster interfaces on the switch, such as 25 gigabits."
"One of the weakest points of this solution is its on-premise. We are not able to do all we need to with the CLI."
"HPE ProCurve's web interface is old, and I have to log in on each device separately, making them the product's shortcomings that need improvement."
"A few areas included in the network performance managers can be integrated into the solution's dashboard since it is the only area with a few concerns."
"Procurve would work better if it had more options like the web environment."
"The pricing model could be improved in HPE ProCurve."
"If we're aiming for an improvement, focus on enhancing security features in HPE ProCurve, particularly in terms of filtering."
"It was rather complex when I built one up as a POC a while ago."
"Improvements could be made to QFabric's life cycle management, particularly in maintaining stable versions and extending product support."
"The disruptive upgrade was an issue for us."
"The installation is not easy, you will need to have some technical knowledge."
"The stability needs to be improved."
"The price for Juniper QFabric could improve."
"The pricing structure could be more budget-friendly."
"It would be nice if Juniper provided the system integrator with training, similar to that of Cisco."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of this product is cheap."
"This is an expensive switch."
"HPE ProCurve is competitively priced, with a difference of approximately 30 to 35% compared to other vendors"
"The price of HPE ProCurve is very good."
"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."
"There is a license required to use HPE ProCurve."
"The product has a good price compared to other solutions."
"In terms of price, the QFabric solution is going to be probably in the middle of the road for a fabric solution."
"The pricing is high."
"The price is relatively high, but it offers an advantage over its competitors by providing better performance and functionality."
"The price for Juniper QFabric could improve. There are subscription, maintenance, and add-on feature fees."
"Juniper QFabric is a high-level solution but it could be less expensive."
"The pricing is high and it is possible to find better pricing option solutions on the market, but the licensing model is quite flexible."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Educational Organization
7%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

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Also Known As

ProCurve, HP ProCurve
QFabric
 

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Sample Customers

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School, DY 4 Systems, EdgeWing, Edmonton Public Schools District, Halton Catholic District School Board, Hartwick College, Hatch Associates, Huntingdon College, Roseville Joint Union High School District, Saddleback Valley Unified School District, One Superior Place
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