Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

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We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center and HPE Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
17th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
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HPE Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
11th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
96
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Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the market share of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is 1.5% and it increased by 19.8% compared to the previous year. The market share of HPE Ethernet Switches is 2.3% and it decreased by 17.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Simon Pelletier - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 10, 2023
A stable solution that is worth the money and easy to manage
Based on my use cases, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center was a great product that was easy to manage and work with while being a powerful tool Identifying devices and managing VLAN routing are areas where the solution has improved the functioning of my organization. It was easy to work in the…
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BM
Aug 9, 2022
They're solid and can last for up to 15 years
The GUI still doesn't cover everything. The basic stuff can be done in the GUI, but you still need to use the CLI to implement the advanced features. That's the biggest complaint. Some things still need to be configured in the command line interface. I would rather not use the CLI for anything. I would also like to see a more centralized private management console for the series of devices. Most solutions are adopting centralized cloud-based management, but my client base believes cloud solutions are too insecure. You've got a few dozen switches, so it would be nice to have the ability to manage them on a "single pane of glass." Everybody's doing that in the cloud. They want to charge you for the cloud, and you have no idea who has access to your network. That creates another attack vector because the switches are always phoning home. They can be hijacked, but everybody thinks that's what they want because they can manage it from anywhere. They like the convenience. However, I've been in the business for a long time, so I know it's going to come back to haunt them. It's just a matter of time before it happens.
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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 stable."
"I like the solution's technical support. I rate the technical support a ten out of ten."
"The product's most valuable feature is its ability to manage switches from one central point."
"The single pane of glass that helps us manage everything through FortiManager is the most important feature."
"An affordable and stable solution for small-medium companies."
"I have found the solution to be scalable."
"The initial setup was simple."
"The interface is very straightforward."
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"Switching to HPE Ethernet Switches greatly improved our network. We used to have both Cisco and HPE Ethernet Switches. Our network performance has increased by 300 percent."
"What I like the most is the management system integrated with the HP system."
"The best feature of this solution is the lifetime warranty."
"We get a lifetime warranty for the solution so whenever the switches get faulty, you can get a replacement."
"We can easily replace components without incurring significant costs in an error or failure."
"The performance is great."
"The simplicity of the commands is most valuable. The commands are the same for several devices."
"HPE Ethernet Switches have a lifetime warranty. I am using an old version of the solution, but I have heard the new models have incorporated a lot of new features, such as remote setup."
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Cons

"FortiSwitch should improve the FortiGate map. The diagram cannot move automatically to show the switch. The map does not map the physical location. It cannot move or touch the diagram."
"The tool is not easy to use."
"The solution can improve by upgrading QSFP+, it is very limited and must be supported more than it is now. If we need FortiSwitches to support all the QSFP ports our budgets would have to be very large."
"Before using FortiSwitch, you need several certifications."
"The FortiSwitch product was initially quite complex."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center needs to improve its UI and stability."
"With IT products, there is always room for improvement."
"We need to understand a bit more about certifications and knowledge for understanding capabilities. The solution should make that more clear to its users."
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"The quality of the service needs improvement."
"Some users might look for high-speed switching like Cisco or Nexus switches, which can handle larger volumes. HPE's current offerings aren't as robust in that area, but they could improve."
"HPE Ethernet Switches must ensure that the updates and patching are done regularly. When we have new software updates, we can resolve issues quickly."
"We have some problems with the performance of our HPE Ethernet Switches because they are old."
"The solution is a bit expensive."
"The solution would be easier to set up if its GUI could improve or if it had a wizard."
"The scalability is limited."
"They should release more updates for the solution."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cost-wise, Fortinet solutions are cheaper than those offered by Cisco."
"The tool's pricing is lower than Cisco's."
"The solution is not expensive."
"The solution's pricing is a little high. The solution deserves the current price it receives from its users."
"The product is less expensive than one of its competitors."
"We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution, which is expensive."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is expensive."
"It is reasonably priced."
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"The tool's pricing is very cheap."
"The licensing cost is set up annually or every three years."
"There are no licensing costs for this solution."
"I believe HPE is less expensive than Aruba's and UniFi and that is why certain clients have chosen them as their solution."
"There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."
"The price of the solution is expensive."
"I like HPE switches because you get a perpetual license with the hardware. The initial cost is about the same as other switches, but it starts beating the competitors after three or four years because you don't have to pay for additional annual licensing costs."
"We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
21%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
21%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
5%
 

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Large Enterprise
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?
The initial setup was simple.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?
The tool's pricing is lower than Cisco's.
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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?
Cisco is better in terms of price, scalability, and ease of management. Regarding resources, they are available in Pakistan to manage these systems.
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What do you like most about HPE Ethernet Switches?
The solution is very stable and easy to use.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Ethernet Switches?
Subscription is okay for me. I take a three-year subscription. My contract is three years.
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What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?
I would like to see more updates for the solution.
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Comparisons

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Compared 18% of the time
Huawei Ethernet Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center Logo
Huawei Ethernet Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center
Compared 10% of the time
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center Logo
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center
Compared 7% of the time
MikroTik Routers and Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center Logo
MikroTik Routers and Switches vs Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center
Compared 5% of the time
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Cisco Ethernet Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches
Compared 15% of the time
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches Logo
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches
Compared 12% of the time
H3C Ethernet Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches Logo
H3C Ethernet Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches
Compared 10% of the time
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Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches
Compared 10% of the time
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3Com H3C Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches
Compared 3% of the time
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Overview

With 10 or 40 GE access ports and a high-throughput backbone, FortiSwitch Data Center Switches are ideal for the top-of-rack (ToR) server or firewall-aggregation applications. The high-speed switching fabric is also well suited for enterprise network core or backbone network installations.

HP has created the most open, integrated and software-defined networking portfolio and ecosystem of its kind – driving simplification with networks that understand, adapt to and protect your business applications in real-time. Only HP extends the momentum of software-defined networking everywhere–from the mobile edge to the heart of data centers.

 

Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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