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Cisco FabricPath vs HPE ProCurve comparison

Cisco and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the LAN Switching category. Cisco is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.2, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.2. Cisco holds a 1.6% mindshare in LS, compared to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 12.2% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.
Cisco FabricPath
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95% willing to recommend
HPE ProCurve
Read 38 HPE ProCurve reviews
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  • 1,926 Comparison Views
97% willing to recommend
 

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Executive Summary
We performed a comparison between Cisco FabricPath and HPE ProCurve based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two LAN Switching solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco FabricPath
Ranking in LAN Switching
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE ProCurve
Ranking in LAN Switching
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Cisco FabricPath is 1.6%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE ProCurve is 12.2%, down from 14.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Wajid Khattak - PeerSpot reviewer
Makes multi-layer networking easy and increases network efficiency
The tool makes it easy to manage multi-layer networking and increases network efficiency. I haven't faced any challenges in integrating it into our existing infrastructure.  Cisco FabricPath's pricing is expensive.  I have been using the product for eight years.  I rate the solution's stability…
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Sandeep Rajguru - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers reliability and helps with vulnerability assessment
I use HPE ProCurve network in our organization. I can say that the product has improved the network flexibility in our company since I haven't seen any challenges from the last seven to eight years. The most valuable product for network management revolves around the area of VSB, also known as virtual switch bonding, which can quickly attach two or three switches or make them come together to quickly form a single switch. From a security perspective, my company does vulnerability assessment. From a security perspective, my company does vulnerability assessment. Following the hardening guidelines, the switches are configured according to the hardening parameters. The tool's reliability and uptime match our company's needs. My company enjoyed configuring the switches a lot, especially since we saw similarities between Cisco's and HPS's configuration processes. HPE ProCurve is user-friendly. We have a different product for network management, so my company doesn't use HPE ProCurve since we have already collaborated with some third-party products. I recommend the product to those who plan to use it. I recommend the product to those who plan to use it, especially since I have been using it without any issues for many years. I rate the tool a nine out of ten.
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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

"FabricPath's best features are routing, OSPS, ethernet, and performance."
"The most beneficial feature of Cisco FabricPath for network performance is its reliability."
"It's very stable."
"The best features of Cisco FabricPath is performance and reliability."
"The tool makes it easy to manage multi-layer networking and increases network efficiency. I haven't faced any challenges in integrating it into our existing infrastructure."
"The product's most valuable feature is its ports."
"We can also enhance our service line with disaster recovery."
"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable soltuion."
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"The initial setup was straightforward."
"Its easy manageability is most valuable. It's easy to manage."
"One of the biggest things in HPE ProCurve that I like, though not necessarily a feature, is the HPE warranty because it's probably better than any of the other vendors that we deal with, as it has a lifetime replacement. Feature-wise, the web interface of HPE ProCurve is typically pretty good and I like that as well."
"The product is robust."
"The most valuable features of HPE ProCurve are the reports, lifetime warranty, and CLI."
"The product's stability is good. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The user interface is simple to use."
"ProCurve is easy to configure and to know how to create each connection and configuration."
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Cons

"It's important to note that the graphical interface often relies on Java, and compatibility with different versions of Java can be a factor."
"Lack of security features for which we need to use another solution."
"They should consider upgrading the memory feature of the product."
"The documents could improve for Cisco FabricPath. There are times when the relevant information is not present in the different sections of the documents, such as deployment. The documents should be more detailed and enhanced."
"While Cisco products are excellent, the problem is the cost. Cisco products are product, Cisco products are very expensive. I rate Cisco FabricPath three out of 10 for affordability."
"The pricing could be adjusted to make it easier to sell to clients."
"The product lacks AI...The initial setup of Cisco FabricPath was a bit complex."
"I would like one management console to control the network."
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"Our customers are focused on features and generally, they would like to have a more feature-rich solution."
"The solution doesn't have web-based management, which is why we've moved to a different solution."
"A few areas included in the network performance managers can be integrated into the solution's dashboard since it is the only area with a few concerns."
"We do occasionally have issues with the solution and need to change out the switches sometimes. This can be due to the fan, but, in most cases, it's because the power supply was broken."
"The solution's pricing could be made cheaper."
"The pricing model could be improved in HPE ProCurve."
"The product could be cheaper."
"HPE ProCurve could improve by making their command more similar to other solutions, such as the access codes. There should be a standard. Additionally, if the configurations could be done from the cloud would be a benefit and the port uplink speed should improve."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing for this product is good."
"The pricing of Cisco FabricPath can be quite high depending on the architecture, but it's justified by the stability it offers."
"I rate it seven out of ten on pricing as it's a bit expensive. It would be better if the price were lower, but we prioritize quality over cost."
"It is very expensive."
"FabricPath is very reasonably priced."
"The solution falls under the pricier category, but it provides value for the price charged."
"The price of Cisco FabricPath could be reduced, it is expensive in the market here in Sri Lanka. The solution is subscriptions based, if the customer wants any future integrations, or if there are any future enhancements they will have to pay. There are different license options available, such as one or three years purchases."
"Cisco is expensive but offers good-quality features, so I would rate it high on the pricing scale."
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"The price of HPE ProCurve is very good."
"ProCurve's pricing is its strongest point. The value proposition is quite good, and we have seen a return on investment."
"This is an expensive switch."
"I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, with one being very cheap and ten being very expensive."
"The price of HPE ProCurve can be reasonable. However, it depends on the use case. They could improve the pricing model."
"The licensing for HPE ProCurve is a one-time cost, though it's varied somewhat. What my company purchased was usually between $3,500 and $5,000 one-time cost."
"The product is reasonably priced."
"It provides quite good value for money."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
38%
Government
17%
Financial Services Firm
8%
University
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
Educational Organization
13%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cisco FabricPath?
The tool makes it easy to manage multi-layer networking and increases network efficiency. I haven't faced any challenges in integrating it into our existing infrastructure.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco FabricPath?
The pricing of Cisco FabricPath can be quite high depending on the architecture, but it's justified by the stability it offers.
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What needs improvement with Cisco FabricPath?
Cisco FabricPath can be integrated into data centers and remote sites. For example, in a bank, we can extend the architecture to remote branches by implementing switches connected to the first and ...
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What do you like most about HPE ProCurve?
It is easy to deploy.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE ProCurve?
HPE ProCurve is competitively priced, with a difference of approximately 30 to 35% compared to other vendors like Cisco. This makes it a viable option for businesses with limited budgets, particula...
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What needs improvement with HPE ProCurve?
The product could improve scalability and support for advanced networking features. Including advanced interfaces like QSFP and enhanced support for AI-driven network solutions would make it more c...
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Also Known As

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ProCurve, HP ProCurve
 

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Overview

Cisco FabricPath is a Cisco NX-OS software innovation combining the plug-and-play simplicity of Ethernet with the reliability and scalability of Layer 3 routing. Using FabricPath, you can build highly scalable Layer 2 multipath networks without the Spanning Tree Protocol. Such networks are particularly suitable for large virtualization deployments, private clouds, and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. The benefits of Cisco FabricPath include: Minimal commands per switch ease configuration and operation, Autodiscovery simplifies addition of new links and switches, Provision additional network bandwidth without impacting network, Supports one-, two-, or three-tier architectures, VLAN extensibility across the data center.
HP Networking (HP ProCurve) products enable a cost-effective network that's agile, flexible, and fully interoperable. Boost availability, performance, monitoring, and productivity with HP network software, services, and support.
 

Sample Customers

Bellevue, Calligaris, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Management Science Associates, Multi-Customer, Oediv, Roper St. Francis, SNAM
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School, DY 4 Systems, EdgeWing, Edmonton Public Schools District, Halton Catholic District School Board, Hartwick College, Hatch Associates, Huntingdon College, Roseville Joint Union High School District, Saddleback Valley Unified School District, One Superior Place
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