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HPE Ethernet Switches vs Luxul Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

HPE Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
103
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Luxul Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
27th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
AV Over IP Switching (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 2.4%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Luxul Switches is 0.6%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

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…
PK
Rock-solid connectivity and WiFi coverage
It's a hardwired solution so our customers do not have to use a mesh network — I really dislike that. It causes too much delay, etc. As with any product, there is always room for improvement. A good router is not cheap. A good switch is not cheap. Let's say somebody develops a new frequency — 7GHz. Well, in that case, you'd need a special router. I have some customers who request Cat7 for their homes. That's way too much. So I'd say, "What are you going to run over here? Let's just run fiber optics. Then the customer will respond, "Well, I read somewhere and other people have told me that if you're going to wire your house, go with Cat7." I'd say, "Sir, you're not going to even utilize Cat5e." I use Cat5e, and believe it or not, I can pump at 10 gigabits per second with Cat5e. The same was true with ePoE — now we have ePoE+. Some switches with ePoE cannot supply as much juice as the modern ePoE+, which requires much more power. The basic switch doesn't have the capacity to deal with that. The documentation could be improved; it's quite basic. It pretty much just covers some basic IP information, defense, and how to change the administrator password — that's pretty much it. I am a dealer, I shouldn't have to contact support for basic answers.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution performs well for its price."
"The solution is very, very stable."
"It is a stable product."
"They are affordable and very stable. They also have good performance."
"It's stable. We never have any issues."
"The solution's interface is helpful, and you can see the traffic."
"I'm a power user, so reliability is crucial. The HPE equipment hasn't failed on me, unlike some other brands like Huawei, which I find more sensitive."
"The graphical userface is very good and quite easy to run with."
"Remote access to the router is a huge time saver."
"The ePoE+ is great."
"The solution is less expensive than other options."
 

Cons

"The solution is very comparable to Huawei, however, it could be more scalable. Huawei is easier to scale."
"There is some improvement needed for the power supply of the solution."
"It would be better if they improve the implementation of SD-WAN."
"Installation could be made more secure."
"I would like to see more updates for the solution."
"Price is an area for improvement. Cisco is very competitive on price, considering future business. HPE Ethernet Switches and Aruba need to think about their pricing. Aruba's price was 25 percent higher than Cisco's in a recent Central Bank project in Sri Lanka."
"The installation can be quite complex. However, that may not be the fault of HP and is rather more related to the way our infrastructure is arranged."
"The only improvement I can think of is that it could be better with less updates."
"Documentation and access to it could be greatly improved."
"The documentation could be improved; it's quite basic."
"You do need to be an IT person in order to handle the initial setup. An AV person would struggle a bit."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"They are affordable and less expensive than Cisco. Their price was the decider at the time."
"We have to see only the security part when considering licenses because the licenses upgrade."
"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
"The price could be more competitive."
"There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."
"It would be great if certain features, like licensing, were included in the base price of the switches."
"It is a more expensive solution."
"I believe HPE is less expensive than Aruba's and UniFi and that is why certain clients have chosen them as their solution."
"The price completely depends on the environment. There are no additional fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Educational Organization
8%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
11%
Healthcare Company
10%
Educational Organization
9%
Retailer
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HPE Ethernet Switches?
The solution is very stable and easy to use.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Ethernet Switches?
When compared to Cisco, Aruba is about 40% cheaper. However, Huawei would be even cheaper than Aruba. We can't compare HPE Ethernet Switches with Huawei directly because of different price ranges.
What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?
HPE Ethernet Switches have room for improvement in the initial setup and integration process, especially when incorporating them into an existing infrastructure with competitor products. It's a cha...
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Sample Customers

Emirates Palace Hotel
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