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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
"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.""The reliability of the solution has been the best feature.""They're straightforward and stable.""The installation is quite straightforward.""They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand."

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"This solution is stable it runs without any interruptions.""It is a scalable solution.""The product offers a very professional experience.""The solution is very flexible.""I use the tool because of its performance, reliability, and security.""The product is great for networking.""Administration can be done using the web-based interface.""Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is stable."

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

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"Endpoints need to be improved.""The user interface needs a lot of improvement.""The licensing could be simplified.""You do need a bit of knowledge about the solution. There's a small learning curve involved when implementing the product.""If possible, we'd like to see support in our country, but it will be difficult as we are located in Iran.""They need to develop better UI. Other products have a nice GUI.""The sales support could improve, they are not supplying the solution on time. For some projects, we have had to wait many months.""The product’s price is a bit high."

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  • "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.
    Ranking
    25th
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    1,933
    Comparisons
    1,523
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    365
    Rating
    7.0
    10th
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,539
    Comparisons
    4,250
    Reviews
    30
    Average Words per Review
    379
    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%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company18%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Retailer11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise57%
    REVIEWERS
    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 25th in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews while Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th 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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