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3Com H3C Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

3Com H3C Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
26th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
10th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of 3Com H3C Switches is 1.2%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 2.5%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

SherifHanna - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable platform with a straightforward installation process
We use the platform for video surveillance and security features The product is reliable and works fine for critical operations as well. The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication. We have been using 3Com H3C Switches for two years. I rate the platform's…
LuisSilva6 - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides ease of management and has an easy initial setup process
Primarily, we use the product for network and VLAN segmentation across our hospitality property. It forms the backbone of our network, providing connectivity to devices like TVs, phones, access points, and even electrical switches within guest rooms The product's most valuable feature is the ease…

Quotes from Members

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

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 installation is quite straightforward."
"The reliability of the solution has been the best feature."
"They're straightforward and stable."
"They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand."
"I value that there is a clear place to find a MAC table with HPE Ethernet Switches."
"These are the basic access layer switches used for connectivity among users, and they are cost-effective."
"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."
"The solution is easy to set up and easy to use, unlike, for example, Cisco, which is more complex."
"The product's stacking technology is stable and works well."
"The HPE Ethernet switches have very low latency."
"I like that these switches are reliable, and the support is good."
"The graphical userface is very good and quite easy to run with."
 

Cons

"I think there's nothing that needs to be improved because the company is no longer in existence."
"When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions."
"The cost and the integration with other solutions could be better."
"The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication."
"The configuration of 3Com H3C Switches could be better."
"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."
"It would be helpful to have training available for this solution."
"The cost could be better. HPE has to study it carefully with other vendors in the market, like Cisco or Juniper."
"The quality of the service needs improvement."
"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.""
"The solution's throughput should be increased because we often get stuck when it comes to IPTV streaming."
"We have some problems with the performance of our HPE Ethernet Switches because they are old."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."
"The cost could be improved, but it is cheaper than the others."
"HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution."
"This is not an expensive solution."
"The licensing cost is yearly, and there aren't any additional costs on top of the standard fee."
"I believe HPE is less expensive than Aruba's and UniFi and that is why certain clients have chosen them as their solution."
"All the solutions have a license for the QSFP. Additionally, there is a one-time license fee to increase the interface speed."
"We have to see only the security part when considering licenses because the licenses upgrade."
"It is a more expensive solution."
"We have to pay for a yearly license for HPE Ethernet Switches."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
University
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
18%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about 3Com H3C Switches?
The installation is quite straightforward.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for 3Com H3C Switches?
3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten.
What needs improvement with 3Com H3C Switches?
The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication.
What do you like most about HPE Ethernet Switches?
The solution is very stable and easy to use.
What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?
Based on my experience, I am quite happy with the switches at the moment and do not see any immediate room for improvement.
 

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HP Ethernet Switches
 

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Sample Customers

British Columbia Assessment Authority, DreamWorks, DRV
Emirates Palace Hotel
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