HPE Ethernet Switches Reviews

We use the product to provide users access to our local area network (LAN).

The platform is stable and easy to use.

The product needs improvement in terms of compatibility. There could be features for ransomware attack detection and enhanced anomaly detection to identify and mitigate anonymous traffic.

We have been using HPE Ethernet Switches for 14 years.

I rate the platform's stability a nine out of ten.

We have around 1000 users for HPE Ethernet Switches in our organization.

The technical support services are affordable. We have found it easy to access support when needed, and the response time has been fast. The support team is knowledgeable.

The initial setup was straightforward. The installation process typically took five to ten minutes. We designed our network infrastructure carefully, identifying the optimal locations for the switches. Once the placement was decided, deploying the switches was a simple task.

We implemented the platform with the help of our in-house team.

HP has significantly impacted our data center operations and business processes, primarily in terms of stability. We can easily replace components without incurring significant costs in an error or failure.

The security features have enhanced our network environment's overall safety and security. The scalability has been excellent for our business needs. We can easily extend our network as needed.

I would rate HP switches' ease of management and configuration as an eight.

Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.

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.

I have been using the product for 15-20 years. 

The solution is stable. 

Scalability is good. If the client requests it, we can do cascading and use separate physical networks for guest, admin, and security.

The initial setup of HPE Ethernet Switches is straightforward, not complex. But as a service integrator, we can't see if we've logged a project in the partnership portal. We have to rely on the distributor's work.

Most of my past deployments were SaaS and cloud. The new one will be cloud-based. Implementing a big hotel project with 250 rooms can take around one year or one and a half years.

HPE Ethernet Switches offer a good return on investment. They offer a lifetime warranty, which is good. Cisco SMB level only declares a one-year warranty, and for the enterprise level, you need to get a service pack, which costs extra.

I use HPE Ethernet Switches for my clients. They choose them mainly because of brand standards and international designers' proposals. In Sri Lanka and the Asia-India region, HPE and Cisco are major service providers. Function-wise, Cisco and HPE are almost equal, but price is a factor, especially for hospitality clients.

My clients for HPE Ethernet Switches are usually enterprise businesses. 

As a designer and consultant, I can't rely on just one product. HPE, Cisco, and Aruba all have proprietary features. I choose based on customer expectations and requirements. All are good, not bad.

I'd rate HPE Ethernet Switches more than five out of ten.

I use HPE Ethernet switches for managing network configurations, including configuring VLAN trunking. Additionally, I work with HPE 3PAR storage, HP ProLiant servers, and HPE BladeSystem.

The most valuable features of HPE Ethernet switches include configuring VLAN trunking and the overall ease of configuration.

I do not currently have specific ideas for improving the solution. However, integrating AI features could make it better.

I have experience using HPE Ethernet switches for over six years.

The stability of HPE Ethernet switches is excellent. I would rate it a nine on a scale of one to ten.

The customer support is very good and provides excellent assistance both on-site and remotely. I would rate it a ten out of ten.

Positive

HPE Ethernet switches are cost-effective as compared to Cisco switches.

The initial setup was easy. It took a couple of hours to deploy the switches.

HPE Ethernet switches are cheaper than Cisco products.

I would recommend HPE Ethernet switches due to their cost-effectiveness and excellent support.

I'd rate the solution ten out of ten.

We use HPE Ethernet switches for our networking setup. Most of our infrastructure is configured with them. Recently, there have been discussions about changing them, but we've been using them extensively.

Switching to HPE Ethernet Switches greatly improved our network. We used to have both Cisco and HPE Ethernet Switches. Our network performance has increased by 300 percent. 

Sometimes, we encounter the need for new technologies, especially when we require higher bandwidth. If we can't find what we need with HPE Ethernet Switches, we explore options from other vendors like Cisco.

The tool is scalable. 

The solution's technical support is good. 

We're not currently using Cisco. We used a mix of HPE Ethernet Switches and Cisco in the past but ultimately opted for HPE.

The solution's deployment is easier than Cisco's. Cisco deployment can be challenging primarily due to its complex configuration process. Accessing certain features may not be straightforward, which adds to the difficulty. In contrast, HPE Ethernet Switches are easier to navigate and configure. The tool's deployment time depends on the switches. Smaller ones, like the 24-volt or basic ones, may take less time. However, our experienced team typically takes around an hour or less to install and configure them.

Its maintenance depends on the size of our infrastructure. For our setup, which is quite large, we usually have around three to four people to maintain it.

The reliability of HPE Ethernet Switches, in terms of uptime and performance, is good. We have no concerns in this regard. I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten. You need to choose the right switching system for your network. The tool offers a wide range of modules, so it is important to select the ones that best serve their specific needs. For instance, if they require high bandwidth, they should opt for those designed for that purpose. Similarly, they should choose the appropriate switching system for a standard network.

We primarily use the solution for the switch mechanisms. 

We actually use these only as the situation calls for it. It depends on if the switches make sense for a company. They are good for IT companies and enterprises. 

The solution is stable and the performance is good.

You can scale the product as needed. 

It is a product that is very easy to set up and deploy.

The pricing is pretty good. 

It's not easy to find the devices. Companies often don't keep them in stock and only get them when there is a demand. 

It would be ideal if the product offered more security.

I've been dealing with HP for years now. It's been a while. 

The stability is good. The solution offers good performance and reliability. 

The solution is scalable and easy to expand. If a company needs to scale, it can do so.

We have maybe 1,000 people using the product in our company right now. 

I've dealt with technical support in the past and never have had issues with their level of service. I'm satisfied with them.

I'm also familiar with Cisco, which is a bit more expensive. 

It is easy to set up the product. It doesn't take long either. Deployment might take an hour. It's not a difficult process at all. A company wouldn't have any issues setting everything up.

The product itself is less expensive than, for example, Cisco. 

I'm just a customer and an end-user. I don't have a business relationship with HP. 

I'm not sure which version of the solution I'm using at this time. 

I'd recommend the solution to other people and other companies. 

I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.

I use HPE Ethernet Switches to connect virtual PBX or IP PBX to the voice infrastructure. There are some exceptions to what I will configure, which is to have the same connection for connecting the phone to the switch, and from the phone to the PC, using only one cable.

The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability.

The security of the solution always has room for improvement.

I have been using the solution for ten years.

The solution is stable.

The solution is scalable.

From the perspective of an integrator, HP's technical support is good.

The complexity of the deployment depends on the configuration required. One is to use the solution for a small company that has fifty employees, and we will put fifty phones, and another situation is when we install the solution for a company with more than two thousand employees.

The deployment for a large organization takes around four months.

The deployment is not difficult. For large customers, they use two different switches; HPE 2680 for the office and HPE 5406ZL for the distribution and core. These switches are capable of both layer two and layer three functions.

The implementation is completed with our help as the integrator.

I give the solution a nine out of ten.

I recommend HPE Ethernet Switches to others.

The solution's interface is helpful, and you can see the traffic. HPE Ethernet Switches is a reliable solution.

The solution lacks certain protocols and has a limited warranty. You have to pay extra to get more warranty on it.

I have been using HPE Ethernet Switches for ten years.

HPE Ethernet Switches is a stable solution, but it depends on your requirements.

I rate the solution a nine out of ten for stability.

The solution is scalable to a certain extent. You won't be able to do advanced networking on it. Around 100 users are using the solution in our organization.

The solution's technical support team will arrange for things to be changed or replaced.

The solution’s initial setup is straightforward.

We implemented the solution through an in-house team. To deploy the solution, you need to log on to the interface and configure whatever you need to configure. The solution can be deployed within minutes. The solution has a plug-and-play deployment process.

HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution. The solution does the job well for its price. You have to pay a lot more money for higher features, but then you are probably better off looking at higher-end switches. HPE Ethernet Switches are designed for smaller size businesses.

The solution can be deployed on-premises and on the cloud. Integrating the solution with our existing network infrastructure was very easy.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

We primarily use the solution for switching. We use it for our networks. We use it for the wireless network.

The dashboard is very good. It's easy to use. 

The product is easy to manage.

It's stable and reliable.

The solution can scale.

We've found support to be helpful.

It is not too hard to set everything up. 

The price could be lower. It's expensive.

The availability needs to be improved. We cannot get them right now. 

I've used the solution for four years. 

The solution is stable. I'd rate it ten out of ten. It is very stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. 

The solution can scale. I'd rate it eight out of ten. It's easy to extend. 

We've talked with technical support. They are helpful and responsive. We're happy with the level of support we get. 

Positive

I have previously used Cisco solutions. I prefer the HPE dashboard. 

We are an integrator and help our clients implement the solution.

Typically we need three people, including two engineers, to set up the solution. 

We can handle the initial setup. 

The solution is quite expensive. 

I can't speak to the exact cost of the solution. In one year, we pay a lot for it. 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. They are also hard in terms of getting switches. They are not available now. 

There are no additional costs over and above licensing. 

We are using the latest version of the solution. We use it daily. 

We do have some local, in-country restrictions we have to deal with.

I'd recommend the solution. However, we are finding they are not available at all. Therefore, we need to work with other options.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.