We performed a comparison between 3Com H3C Switches and Cisco 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."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."
"They're straightforward and stable."
"They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand."
"The installation is quite straightforward."
"The reliability of the solution has been the best feature."
"The command-line interface is easy to use."
"What we love about the Cisco switches is that they are very reliable. You can deploy them and go to sleep, and you can be sure that nothing is going to go wrong. Our initial equipment was installed by a Chinese manufacturer named Fiberhome a couple of years ago. Their switches were called S engines. They worked, but some days, you just wake up, and the switch has popped up. It was a lot of crisis. Therefore, we are in the process of trying to take out all their switches and replace them with Cisco switches. We are getting good results in terms of reliability and even technical support."
"The performance of Cisco Ethernet Switches is better."
"We only deal with Cisco products, they are very good."
"The main features of this solution are performance and ease of use."
"I have found the solution to have good scalability. Cisco is the pioneers on switching technology, they are very good."
"The quality of service is one of the main reasons we use Cisco in our organization. It's quite high and very reliable. The switches also end up working for a long time, so there's less need to replace them as often as others. We have some switches in our company that has been running since 2006, for example. They are quite old, but they still work."
"The initial setup is really easy."
"I think there's nothing that needs to be improved because the company is no longer in existence."
"The cost and the integration with other solutions could be better."
"When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions."
"The configuration of 3Com H3C Switches could be better."
"The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication."
"Network setup is quite complicated, particularly if you're implementing in a non-technical environment."
"Currently, we have to wait up to eight months for a switch."
"The initial setup can be simplified."
"Cisco has a lot of propriety protocols compared to other products, such as Arista Networks."
"Cisco is not user-friendly. It would be best if you had a technical expert. The graphical user interface is more like a command line, and most functionalities are on the command line."
"Very highly priced in comparison to other similar products."
"Because of the cyber attacks, they should focus more on VoIP."
"The management of the solution could improve."
3Com H3C Switches is ranked 23rd in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews while Cisco Ethernet Switches is ranked 1st in Ethernet Switches with 128 reviews. 3Com H3C Switches is rated 8.0, while Cisco Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of 3Com H3C Switches writes "Reliable platform with a straightforward installation process ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Cisco Ethernet Switches writes "It's a solidly stable product from a leader in the field". 3Com H3C Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, whereas Cisco Ethernet Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches. See our 3Com H3C Switches vs. Cisco Ethernet Switches report.
See our list of best Ethernet Switches vendors.
We monitor all Ethernet Switches reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.