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Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL] vs HPE ProCurve comparison

Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the LAN Switching category. Additionally, 90% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.
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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerConnect Switches ...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE ProCurve
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
LAN Switching (5th)
 

Featured Reviews

MOHAMEDELSHERIF - PeerSpot reviewer
You can cluster two switches together to increase redundancy in the environment
You can carry on a project without any consultation. Since the VxRail solution is experiencing significant growth and demand, integrating Dell PowerConnect switches becomes crucial. This integration enhances the VxRail server by offering three distinct solutions. Thus, this gives Dell PowerConnect an edge over Cisco. If you want to connect your virtualized environment and networks to your physical environment and users. In that case, Dell PowerConnect Switches, with VxRail, is the best choice for integrating such features into the hypervisor environment. This product is mainly targeted to virtualization environments. Therefore, Dell has considered this product's scalability, reliability, and robustness. If someone wants the server with VxRail as a free solution, I recommend going with the Dell PowerConnect. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
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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

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Pros

"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 most valuable feature of Dell PowerConnect Switches for me is the throughput. I also like that the product has more compatibility with Dell infrastructure, especially with EMC and new generation Dell servers. Dell PowerConnect Switches can also easily integrate with Dell servers, and this is another pro."
"The product is reliable."
"The product is cheap."
"It's easy to set up. We can put it in production in a couple of minutes."
"Dell PowerConnect Switches have a VTL feature similar to Cisco's VSS. With VTL, using this technology, you can cluster two switches together to increase redundancy in the environment."
"We have these switches installed in an environment with hardware from many other vendors, and so far, so good."
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"Its easy manageability is most valuable. It's easy to manage."
"The solution is fast and inexpensive."
"HPE ProCurve is very complex for junior engineers and beginners. You need a lot of experience in managing switches in order to use this switch."
"The network management solutions that they have is great."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"HPE ProCurve offers a very good value proposition compared to that of other switches and is very energy-efficient."
"The most valuable feature of HPE ProCurve is its ease of use and implementation."
"In my experience, the scalability has been good."
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Cons

"The CLI for Dell PowerConnect Switches is sometimes confusing, especially with the LAN, but for the GUI it is simple."
"A user can take care of the product's installation part, but it may not seem to be an easy process."
"The solution's ROI for generic networking is not extraordinary."
"You have to build the stackable interface by yourself in Dell PowerConnect Switches [EOL], making it an area that can be considered for improvement."
"A big issue with this product is that when our customer migrated the data center, one cluster blocked the whole network and because we had a new approach, some commands were not compatible with the new version."
"Dell is sometimes slow to provide updates to firmware."
"The pricing could always be a bit lower."
"An area for improvement would be that it's very hard to configure if you're not familiar with the UI or CLI of the product. The UI itself could also be improved."
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"These switches can be made more stable and robust."
"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."
"Procurve would work better if it had more options like the web environment."
"If you make a change and you disconnect yourself from the switch, you will create an issue."
"The product must provide something similar to Cisco’s command-line interface."
"The product could be cheaper."
"There is one proprietary function they lack, and I can't remember what it was called, but it monitors the ports, and then every 10 seconds if the port is down, it can divert the traffic somewhere else."
"One of the weakest points of this solution is its on-premise. We are not able to do all we need to with the CLI."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the pricing as a seven or eight."
"If you want to purchase a new Dell PowerConnect Switch, you will pay up to $1,600, but I bought them used. I bought the four Dell PowerConnect Switches that I used for $1,000."
"If one is the cheapest price and ten is the most expensive, I rate the product price as an eight or nine. The tool is not cheap."
"The initial cost was high but since they have lasted for over ten or twenty years they are worth it."
"The product is cheaper than Cisco and licensing is yearly. We have to pay additional costs for support."
"This solution is much cheaper than comparable products by Cisco."
"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."
"Inexpensive"
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"HPE ProCurve price could improve. We have a three-year warranty."
"The product has a good price compared to other solutions."
"The cost of HPE ProCurve is good."
"The purchasing cost a few years ago for two units was approx €5,000."
"HPE ProCurve is competitively priced, with a difference of approximately 30 to 35% compared to other vendors"
"We are a public company, so we are obliged to take the best offer from the vendors. They gave us the best price for the needs we had. It was considerably less than Cisco. It had maybe 40% lower cost."
"You buy the switch and that's it."
"There is no need to pay for the solution's license."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
16%
Government
10%
Educational Organization
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
8%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dell PowerConnect Switches?
Dell PowerConnect Switches have a VTL feature similar to Cisco's VSS. With VTL, using this technology, you can cluster two switches together to increase redundancy in the environment.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerConnect Switches?
The solution is cheaper than Cisco.
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What needs improvement with Dell PowerConnect Switches?
Some proprietary commands available in Cisco are preferred by users accustomed to Cisco systems. These users might hesitate to switch because they want to continue using familiar commands and see t...
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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

PowerConnect Switches
ProCurve, HP ProCurve
 

Overview

PowerConnect Switches family offers a set of flexible, manageable and comprehensive switch solutions supporting up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and optimized Internet iSCSI (iSCSI) performance with Dell Storage solutions, ideal for enterprise and campus LAN environments alike.

Dell Technologies
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.
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Sample Customers

Amerijet Holdings Inc., CGD Securities, MavenWire, Tulane University
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