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Cisco Nexus vs HPE A-Series [EOL] comparison

Cisco and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Data Center Networking category. Additionally, 96% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.
Cisco Nexus
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96% willing to recommend
HPE A-Series [EOL]
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    100% willing to recommend
     

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    We performed a comparison between Cisco Nexus and HPE A-Series [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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    Categories and Ranking

    Cisco Nexus
    Average Rating
    8.4
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.6
    Number of Reviews
    106
    Ranking in other categories
    LAN Switching (3rd), Data Center Networking (5th)
    HPE A-Series [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.0
    Number of Reviews
    1
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
     

    Featured Reviews

    Vinayak Lokare - PeerSpot reviewer
    Enhancing data center network efficiency with reliable security integrations and good switching
    Cisco Nexus provides a reliable switching platform for our data centers. It allows us to run dynamic routing protocols and helps improve network efficiency with features like MPLS. Additionally, it supports integration with third-party security tools, which is advantageous for our network architecture. Security-wise, we utilize Cisco's solutions while exploring other vendor options too.
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    Mohamed-Mousa - PeerSpot reviewer
    Stable and scalable with a good user interface
    Overall, everything related to the interface is very good Some follow up from our user-partners would be useful. Letting users know what is up and coming or providing better documentation would be helpful. Overall, the solution could offer its users better support. I've been using the solution…
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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

    "We now have one box that does multiple services."
    "This is a powerful device and I can get good bandwidth."
    "The most valuable features of this solution are scalability and throughput."
    "Its easy management is most valuable. It is easy to use, easy to manage, stable, and very reliable."
    "This solution has given us the ability to use Cisco ISE for security."
    "Cisco Nexus is very safe and stable. I've been here 8 months. We have some devices that have been out for 11 years."
    "The most valuable feature of this solution is that it scales well. It supports a lot of servers. We don't have to come up with different designs for anything. That's the best part about it."
    "The flexibility, how accurately the VPCs operate as well as the redundancy built into it with the VPCs are the most valuable features."
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    "The solution is very stable."
     

    Cons

    "The initial setup wasn't simple or user-friendly."
    "There is some room for improvement when it comes to the frequency on the network."
    "In my company, we encountered some challenges since the network was not stable. The network is unstable, making it an area where improvements are required."
    "There is an ongoing problem with the limitation of the TCAM table, which is that it doesn't have enough memory to allow you to be really granular with your policy."
    "The operating system needs to be improved. There should be stability in the operating system, and it should not have as many vulnerabilities."
    "One of the problems we have is that there is no confirmation for when you try to test a system command."
    "One of our switches died last week and we were able to RMA it. Within four hours it arrived on time and worked."
    "The technical support for this solution needs to be improved."
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    "Some follow up from our user-partners would be useful. Letting users know what is up and coming or providing better documentation would be helpful. Overall, the solution could offer its users better support."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "This is a very expensive product."
    "The problem with Cisco, from what I see, is that their costs are much higher."
    "Every Cisco product is more expensive than competitors on the market, which is just a fact, but from my perspective, it is worth it."
    "Cisco's licensing structures can be complex across different technologies, for example, unified communications."
    "Costs more than most, but the reliability pays for the difference."
    "The solution is relatively expensive when compared with Cisco Catalyst."
    "Our licensing costs for this solution are approximately $200 USD per month."
    "We have a virtual license."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Computer Software Company
    21%
    Financial Services Firm
    9%
    Manufacturing Company
    8%
    Government
    6%
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    Questions from the Community

    What do you like most about Cisco Nexus?
    The product's initial setup phase is very easy.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Nexus?
    All solutions are very expensive and not an economy solution.
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    What needs improvement with Cisco Nexus?
    All solutions are very expensive and not an economy solution. The solution is on-premises and stable. We haven't tried integration with the network software.
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    Compared 9% of the time
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    Compared 5% of the time
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    Product Reports

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    July 2025
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    Also Known As

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    A-Series, HP A-Series
     

    Overview

    The Cisco Nexus family of switches is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the next-generation data center. Not simply bigger or faster, these switches offer the following characteristics: infrastructure that can be scaled cost-effectively and that helps you increase energy, budget, and resource efficiency, transport that can navigate the transition to 10 Gigabit Ethernet and unified fabric and can also handle architectural changes such as virtualization, Web 2.0 applications, and cloud computing and operational continuity to meet your need for an environment where system availability is assumed and maintenance windows are rare if not totally extinct.
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    Sample Customers

    Advanced Medical Transport, Banco de Guayaquil, Baylor Scott & White Health, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, Calligaris, Children's Hospital Colorado, City of Biel, Del Papa Distributing, Department of Justice, Dimension Data, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Hertz, K&L Gates , LightEdge, Lone Star College System, Management Science Associates, Mindtree, NBC Olympics, Quest, Sony Corporation, The Department of Education in Western Australia, Valley Proteins
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    July 2025
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