HPE Ethernet Switches Reviews

We have an enterprise infrastructure. We are using HPE Ethernet Switches for activation on the access layer. They are placed on our sites. The technical staff use the tool.

The solution performs well for its price.

The management of the tool must be improved. The add-on tools and management of Cisco are better than those of HPE.

I have been using the solution for three years.

The tool is stable. We can rely on it. The stability depends on which models we use. If we use the 7500 series for our enterprise, the stability would be ten out of ten. Hardware errors are quite rare.

The tool is scalable for our requirements.

The initial setup is quite easy.

The list price is high. We do not buy at the list price. HPE costs almost the same as Cisco.

We also use Cisco. Cisco and HPE are similar when it comes to access and activation.

The network is managed by the command line and monitored by several systems. We have our integrations for provisioning the switches. We use standard features of the tool for the access layer. There’s nothing special. The product has a software-defined access system, but we do not use it. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.

So far, I've not faced any problem with the switches. Secondly, I can see HPE is providing frequent upgrades to address some security issues.

I can get some data about the traffic going through the switches and the performance of the switch through the application.

I like that we can monitor the switches 24/7, and we also get a couple of reports about the user or connected devices for prioritization and overall QoS prioritization. That's been useful to us.

At the moment, they really put more features in Aruba Central, so the subscription cost is a bit high, and we may need to bring it down.

We integrated with AI. In terms of troubleshooting, it automatically captures issues and tells us if there's a problem with Wireshark. It also gives us some suggestions on where the possible problem and error is occurring. That's all.

The cost is a bit high.

It is a bit complex to configure, so there could also be some points for improvement in the configuration part.

I have been working with this solution for past three years.

I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.

I would rate the scalability an eight out of ten. We faced challenges with configuration.

My company is an enterprise. There are around 300+ users.

The subscription to Aruba Central is a subscription-based application. So the cost to subscribe is high. They may need to bring it down so there will be a lot of users engaged with Aruba Central.

The complexity depends on the required configuration. If it's a very complex configuration, troubleshooting is required, and it's a bit difficult. With a simple configuration, it's easy.

Secondly, to assign the management IP and to make a trunk port with the native VLAN is difficult. That part is a bit complex compared to other switches.

For complex configurations, I required third-party certified help.

The cost is high.

Cisco would be a close competitor to HPE. Cisco Meraki. We chose HPE mainly because of the cost. The hardware cost and the lifetime warranty were the key factors.

Overall, I would rate it an eight out of te. I would recommend it to others.

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.

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.

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.

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 offers a basic design. There's nothing advanced that we have done. Now, we are planning to upgrade with the central features from the S side, the S feature.

It's pretty easy to set up and implement. 

It's stable. We never have any issues. 

We have no issues with scaling. 

Their support plan needs to be better. We have a basic plan, so support is always delayed for us. We'd like it if they were more responsive, no matter the plan. 

We'd like better support for situations where we need troubleshooting.

We find that a solution like Juniper offers more features. HPE should compare themselves and see if they can also add such features to their offering. 

I've only been at the organization for six months, and have used this product for that period. The company has used this switch for maybe six years. 

The solution is stable, and the performance is good. It is reliable. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze. 

It's easy to scale the product. 

We're using the solution in a hospital, and there is a 1,000-plus line.

Technical support isn't as responsive as they need to be. Responses are always delayed. 

Neutral

The initial setup is very straightforward and simple. It's not overly complex or difficult. 

We have only two staff to deploy and maintain the solution and we have an outsourced company for the support contract.

The pricing is okay. However, there are cheaper options (like Huawei). I'd rate the affordability a four out of five. 

We have recently compared the solution with Huawei and Juniper. We looked at options to see which would be best for a proposal. We may change, or we may stick with HPE. Right now, Huawei is cheaper than HPE. 

We are customers. We have a support contract through partners.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. 

The product is good for hospitals and the healthcare industry since it's quite stable. I would easily recommend this product for healthcare-related scenarios.

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 devices with HP or Aruba solutions.

HPE Ethernet switches support some parts of our network infrastructure well, but other parts not so well.

HPE Ethernet switches perform quite well and last for a long time. They are robust and have a low frequency of breaking down or failing.

The initial support from HPE was not good. Also, the Aruba and HPE Comware operating systems are incompatible in many ways.

I have experience with HPE Ethernet Switches for about ten years.

I would rate the stability of HPE Ethernet switches a nine out of ten. 

I would rate the scalability of HPE Ethernet switches as fair - not bad, not very good, but somewhere in between.

Manageability could be improved. The clients using this solution are mainly small businesses.

The accessibility of support could be improved.

Positive

I have a long experience with HPE solutions, including ProCurve Switches, Aruba, and the legacy iLO portal or web solution.

On a scale of one to ten, I would rate my experience with the initial setup a six.

The solution is deployed on-premises, and the deployment usually takes a few days.

I would recommend HPE Ethernet switches. Overall, I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.