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We performed a comparison between 3Com H3C Switches and Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed 3Com H3C Switches vs. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand.""The installation is quite straightforward.""They're straightforward and stable.""The reliability of the solution has been the best feature.""The hardware side is a very big advantage. We use it 24/7 and we haven't had any problems so far with the switches."

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"The deployment of the solution is quite fast.""Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are pretty good overall.""Administration can be done using the web-based interface.""The most valuable feature of Cisco routers is that they are robust.""The most valuable feature of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is it is easy to manage.""Ease-of-use and ease-of-management are good qualities of this product.""The most important feature related to this solution is that most of the time, it covers all of what we need for our projects.""It's very easy to configure URLs."

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Cons
"The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication.""The configuration of 3Com H3C Switches could be better.""When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions.""The cost and the integration with other solutions could be better.""I think there's nothing that needs to be improved because the company is no longer in existence."

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"The price of the solution should be lower and it should have better security and scalability.""Their price is quite high compared to their competitors.""In the next release I would really love to see a list option.""Linksys switches are expensive but scalable.""In the future, I would like to see more focus on software-defined networking solutions.""Cisco Linksys could be more secure. It could also add a controller to control all the devices, like the access points and so on.""Having the option for a web-based interface would be an improvement over being forced to use the CLI.""Linksys support is subpar."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The cost could be improved, but it is cheaper than the others."
  • "3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."
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  • "It's an affordable price for small companies using on-premises networks where cloud services are too expensive for them."
  • "If you look at the product portfolio from Cisco, it's quite expensive."
  • "The price of this solution is high, but it depends on the number of units that you want to order."
  • "I think that pricing should be more competitive. While the Cisco product is good, the pricing is not competitive. People will end up going with other cheaper solutions such as Arista."
  • "Cisco switches are a little expensive when it comes to the price."
  • "The price of Linksys products is pretty reasonable."
  • "The licensing cost is not bad and is actually very competitive within the product category."
  • "Pricing should be more competitive. There are other switches that are cheaper."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The installation is quite straightforward.
    Top Answer:3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten.
    Top Answer:The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication.
    Top Answer:The product is reasonably priced. It is flexible. We can pay for it monthly or annually.
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    23rd
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    365
    Rating
    7.0
    9th
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    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
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    Rating
    8.4
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    Linksys Ethernet Switches
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    Overview
    3Com Baseline switches provide cost-effective layer 2 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ethernet switching for LANs that do not need management capabilities. Simple to install and economical to own, they feature wirespeed performance on fixed-configuration, rack-mountable platforms.
    Linksys Ethernet Switches bring greater reliability and coverage to your home network.
    Sample Customers
    British Columbia Assessment Authority, DreamWorks, DRV
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    University7%
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    Manufacturing Company18%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
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    Computer Software Company12%
    Retailer11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise32%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise52%
    Buyer's Guide
    3Com H3C Switches vs. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about 3Com H3C Switches vs. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    3Com H3C Switches is ranked 23rd in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews while Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews. 3Com H3C Switches is rated 8.0, while Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of 3Com H3C Switches writes "Reliable platform with a straightforward installation process ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches writes "An advanced, sophisticated solution that allows for segmentation within networks". 3Com H3C Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches and Huawei Ethernet Switches, whereas Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches and Aruba Switches. See our 3Com H3C Switches vs. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches report.

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