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HPE Ethernet Switches vs NVIDIA Mellanox comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

HPE Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
100
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NVIDIA Mellanox
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
20th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 2.5%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NVIDIA Mellanox is 1.9%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

TE
Jun 25, 2024
Perform quite well and last for a long time
I have been working with HP ProCurve Switches for about 20 years. I used to be an employee at a company that was a reseller for HP and obtained some networking certifications, such as Master HPE. For the last ten years, I have been working as an engineer with customers, setting up networks and…
RK
Oct 22, 2021
Stable, easy to use, and offers a unique RDMA feature
We primarily use the solution for a network switch.  Mellanox provides a feature called RDMA. This feature is very special and only Mellanox can provide it. For example, Cisco cannot offer this. The solution is very stable.  It is a very easy-to-use product. The configuration is a bit different…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I have found the most valuable feature is stability."
"HPE Ethernet Switches are scalable, and their software is also quite sturdy."
"The initial setup of this solution is easy."
"The scalability is very good."
"The initial setup is straightforward. The steps are simple, and you can always contact support if needed. Overall, it's easy."
"What I like the most is the management system integrated with the HP system."
"The solution can scale."
"The most valuable features of this solution are the interface and configuration. It's very easy to use."
"The most valuable features of this solution are its functionality."
"It is a very easy-to-use product."
"The tool is very configurable because it runs on a Linux operating system."
"From what I've been told, a valuable feature of Mellanox switches is they're quite user-friendly."
"The most valuable features of Mellanox Switches are the size, power consumption, and the vast amount of features."
"The most valuable features of Mellanox Switches are the powerful hardware and the software is open. They're using Linux operating system. You can do and install many things, and it performs well."
 

Cons

"In the next release, I would like to see them include more features like the Aruba solution, to have more possibilities concerning the software design."
"The quality of the service needs improvement."
"HPE Ethernet Switches must ensure that the updates and patching are done regularly. When we have new software updates, we can resolve issues quickly."
"I would like to see more updates for the solution."
"There is room for improvement in the update process, especially the web UI update process."
"There is some improvement needed for the power supply of the solution."
"They should release more updates for the solution."
"They should continue to work on new features."
"The configuration is a bit different from Cisco, and therefore, for me at least, there's a bit of a learning curve."
"If you compare this solution with Cisco, utilization in Cisco is more popular and it is more friendly."
"The scalability is working fine at the moment, but there's always room for improvement. As of right now, I don't know of any improvements to suggest."
"Mellanox Switches could improve by adding some features that can make it easier for integrating the switches in some managing and monitoring platforms, such as Elastic or similar software for monitoring data with the data center in a more holistic way."
"Mellanox Switches were easier before Nvidia bought Mellanox and then their new version of the operating system changed. They started with Ennui, and now they only use Linux. If they returned to their previous CLI it would be a good option for starters. The new CLI is more difficult to use but more powerful than the older one. It has its advantages."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is a more expensive solution."
"We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required."
"This is not an expensive solution."
"HP switches are priced well."
"We have to see only the security part when considering licenses because the licenses upgrade."
"HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution."
"The box itself is cheap, but when we have to install new features, it becomes very expensive."
"We just bought new switches for $500 last year, and now, the same switch is $800. It's gone up in price in the last 12 months."
"The pricing is very competitive. The licensing costs are fine."
"It's an open-source solution."
"There is a license to use the switch ports of Mellanox Switches."
"The price of Mellanox Switches is reasonable compared to other solutions. The price and quality ratio was very good. There is a one-time license purchase that is needed."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
21%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Healthcare Company
6%
Computer Software Company
25%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
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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 needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?
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 hi...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mellanox Switches?
The solution is affordable. I rate the product’s pricing as two out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.
What needs improvement with Mellanox Switches?
The response time of the support could be faster.
What is your primary use case for Mellanox Switches?
We use the solution to lock switches, storage switches, and border gate switches.
 

Also Known As

HP Ethernet Switches
Mellanox Switches, Mellanox SN2700
 

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Sample Customers

Emirates Palace Hotel
CNPC, Korea Consumer Agency, Nutanix, Roxo Systems, StorPool, Atlantic.Net, INFN, StarWind, NYSE Technologies, Creative Consultants, ENKI
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