Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL] vs HPE ProCurve comparison

"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that it is a stable and reliable product covered with good warranties and prices that ensure deep discounts for partners."

"The security is the most valuable aspect of this solution. It also has good storage and resource handling."

"The solution's most valuable feature is its good integration with solutions from other vendors."

"The product is cheap."

"The tool is reliable, and it stands up well. The solution works fine and lasts a long time."

"The technology is good and the interface is simple. We haven't had any bugs, disconnections or delays."

"Dell PowerConnect Switches are very easy to configure with the GUI. Dell supports the solution even though it has been discontinued."

"Its throughout and compatibility are the most valuable."

"The network management solutions that they have is great."

"Inter-VLAN is a great feature."

"The product's stability is good. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"It has a lifetime warranty, that includes lifetime updates."

"HPE ProCurve is used to connect servers and storage in the data center."

"ProCurve is easy to configure and to know how to create each connection and configuration."

"It is easy to deploy."

"The most valuable features are the price and the warranty."

"Because of the stackings you lose some boards and switches."

"The IOS software that is used on the switches could be improved."

"I expect it to be a zero-touch or a plug-and-play device. To some extent, it is, but we need to know the architecture, and we need to know what exactly we are doing. It is not so easy to implement. It depends on what exactly we are doing and it is still not a plug-and-play or zero-touch device. In the upcoming version, they can make it zero-touch, where we can just power it on and start using it. They can have some templates for different scenarios, such as when you are using it for the data center or adding it to your existing infrastructure."

"I would like to see better scalability and more features on these switches in the future."

"The network features are not good."

"You have to build the stackable interface by yourself in Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL], making it an area that can be considered for improvement."

"The configuration should be improved."

"The one issue you face in the industry there is always some planned obsolescence in these switches."

"The product could be cheaper."

"HPE ProCurve's web interface is old, and I have to log in on each device separately, making them the product's shortcomings that need improvement."

"I would like to see some kind of packet tracer where people can study how the switch is operating."

"If we're aiming for an improvement, focus on enhancing security features in HPE ProCurve, particularly in terms of filtering."

"The solution should offer different gigabit interfaces. Right now, they have ten gigabits. However, for our needs, we only need one gigabit. We don't need 24 or 48 ports. We only need eight to ten. HPE should introduce into their portfolio some smaller and more compact options."

"The only things that might need improvement would be the administrative tools and the graphical interface. The GUI could be improved on the administrative interface, for example."

"Since we transfer from one gigabit to ten gigabits of information, in a future release, it would benefit to have more high-speed ports."

"It might be best if it offers better scalability."

"Inexpensive"

"Pricing for Dell PowerConnect Switches is quite competitive compared to Cisco and HP pricing. Dell has cheaper pricing and the company is trying to push for sales for its switching infrastructure because right now, the current market is dominated by Cisco. In the US market, there's Cisco, HP, Juniper, and Arista which you can buy for data center switching meant for different kinds of enterprises and ISPs. Dell PowerConnect Switches, on the other hand, is a product for people who need smaller setups or individual switches, especially those looking for a cheaper product and basic switching, though you can also buy a complete suite packaged with the switches."

"In my opinion, it is a product that is priced somewhere in the middle, making it a well-priced solution in the middle. It is not a very cheap product."

"This solution is much cheaper than comparable products by Cisco."

"The solution is less expensive and more cost-efficient."

"Its price is okay. Sometimes, it is lower than a Cisco solution."

"Dell PowerConnect switches are cheaper than Cisco switches. Cisco's higher capacity switches (100 or 200 gigs) are super-expensive. With the higher capacity, the price of the switches and the price of the architecture go high. Dell is cheaper and modular. So, I don't need to invest 100% upfront. I can invest as I progress. That is an option because the chassis will not be populated with all the pluggables. I have a choice because it is modular. I can go for 25 gigs today, and after four months, I can go for 100 gigs, and after that, I can go for 200 gigs. I have a choice when it is not a fixed switch."

"On a scale of one to ten, if one means it is a cheap solution, and ten means it is a very expensive tool, I rate the product's price as seven. The tool is a bit pricey."

"ProCurve's pricing is its strongest point. The value proposition is quite good, and we have seen a return on investment."

"I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, with one being very cheap and ten being very expensive."

"HPE ProCurve is competitively priced, with a difference of approximately 30 to 35% compared to other vendors"

"It provides quite good value for money."

"HPE ProCurve products are reasonably priced."

"There is no need to pay for the solution's license."

"There is a license required to use HPE ProCurve."

"This is an expensive switch."