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Lutz Kirchner - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder & CEO / CIO at German Top Secure Data Processing GmbH
Real User
Top 10
Offers good performance and easy to deploy
Pros and Cons
  • "I would rate the stability a solid ten out of ten."
  • "There is room for improvement in the update process, especially the web UI update process."

What is our primary use case?

We use them as a core connection throughout the entire company. Our entire company network is run by those switches. So, it's for internal Ethernet. We use it for almost everything.

What is most valuable?

They are running very robustly, so they handle the default tolerance.

What needs improvement?

There is room for improvement in the update process, especially the web UI update process, is very, very slow. That should be improved.

In future releases, I would like to see zero downtime updates. Currently, when I do updates on a certain website, I have to restart the entire device, which makes it hard to keep network connectivity going.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for five years. 

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the stability a solid ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is definitely scalable. I would rate the scalability a nine out of ten. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We actually looked into three companies, HPE, Dell, and Ubiquiti, during our initial setup. We made our decision for HPE because the price value was quite competitive. Even though at some point, they were more expensive than Dell's tools, they had some advantages in terms of stability and availability as well.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was actually straightforward. The onboarding was quite easy. You just have to learn some command line codes, which are very well documented. So with some experience, it was an easy task to do.

The initial deployment took me about three months throughout the entire company. We're talking about thousands of switches.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We also have Ubiquiti. We use them in our branch offices as a connection throughout the office network because they are very easy to manage. It's one of the best UI experiences I've had in the past years.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend that you talk to the folks from HPE. They have real knowledge of what they are doing. They don't see you as a typical customer; they see you as a partner. So they went pretty far with engineering and ingenuity, which took me very, very far. They've made a difference for us to get this all up and running.

Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
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LuisSilva6 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of Information Technology at a hospitality company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 5
Simple commands, good scalability, and easy to use and install
Pros and Cons
  • "The simplicity of the commands is most valuable. The commands are the same for several devices."
  • "They should have more control tools for controlling the bandwidth."

How has it helped my organization?

We use these switches to distribute our network and control the traffic.

What is most valuable?

The simplicity of the commands is most valuable. The commands are the same for several devices. 

These switches are also easy to use.

What needs improvement?

They should have more control tools for controlling the bandwidth. They should also have more reporting and alerts for downtime.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for six years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It has good scalability. It can grow easily. 

Currently, 250 people are using it in my organization. We don't have any plans to increase its usage.

How are customer service and technical support?

We have experience with a gold partner. They are not HPE, but we have a good experience with them.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We have used Cisco switches.

How was the initial setup?

They're pretty easy to install. They don't require a lot of effort to install.

The installation duration depends on the configuration, but normally, it takes 30 minutes to one hour.

What about the implementation team?

Sometimes, I install it myself, and other times, I use a consultant and integrator. 

For their deployment and maintenance, we have a technical team of two managers.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others who want to start using it. I would rate HPE Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.

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Manager, Information Technology Security at Nesma
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Useful for network setup and improves performance
Pros and Cons
  • "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."

What is our primary use case?

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.

What is most valuable?

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. 

What needs improvement?

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.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The tool is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

The solution's technical support is good. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

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

How was the initial setup?

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.

What other advice do I have?

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.

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Vivek Makhijani - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at JEDI SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
Real User
Top 5
A scalable solution that is easy to use and has a very low failure rate
Pros and Cons
  • "HPE Ethernet Switches are scalable, and their software is also quite sturdy."
  • "The solution’s licensing could be improved."

What is most valuable?

HPE Ethernet Switches are scalable, and their software is also quite sturdy. The solution's security is up to the mark according to industry standards. HPE Ethernet Switches are very easy to use, and the MTBF or failure rate is very low.

What needs improvement?

The solution’s licensing could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

In my current organization, I have provided HPE Ethernet Switches to one or two customers, but in my previous organization, we have provided HPE Ethernet Switches to more customers. They entered the Indian market in 2008 and have a very good reputation.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate HPE Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten for stability.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support team of HPE Ethernet Switches is very good.

How was the initial setup?

The setup of HPE Ethernet Switches depends on the SoW, and it's not complex at all. The solution's initial setup is quite straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

L2 switches are deployed in half an hour to one hour. But L3 switches get deployed in one, two, or three days depending on the SoW.

Depending on the quantity, one or two L2 or L3 people are more than sufficient for the solution's implementation. Two people are required to implement L3 switches, and depending on the SoW, the job can be finished in one or two days.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

HPE Ethernet Switches used to have a lifetime warranty for some of the products. We have to see only the security part when considering licenses because the licenses upgrade.

What other advice do I have?

Since the Indian market is very price-sensitive, HPE Ethernet Switches are preferred from a commercial point of view. Cisco switches are more stable from a technical and commercial point of view, but commercially, HP is the choice for any enterprise. Since HPE Ethernet Switches have an SMB presence, SMB customers will buy them.

Overall, I rate HPE Ethernet Switches an eight or nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Integrator
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Engineer at Bit 2 Bit Communication SRL
Real User
Easy to deploy, stable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability."
  • "The security of the solution always has room for improvement."

What is our primary use case?

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.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability.

What needs improvement?

The security of the solution always has room for improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

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

How was the initial setup?

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.

What about the implementation team?

The implementation is completed with our help as the integrator.

What other advice do I have?

I give the solution a nine out of ten.

I recommend HPE Ethernet Switches to others.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer2319423 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network engineer / owner at a photography company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Top 5
Perform quite well and last for a long time

What is our primary use case?

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.

How has it helped my organization?

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

What is most valuable?

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.

What needs improvement?

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

For how long have I used the solution?

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

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

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

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

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.

How are customer service and support?

The accessibility of support could be improved.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

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

How was the initial setup?

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.

What other advice do I have?

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

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Sr Engineer at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Cloud onboarding is fast and has cooperative customer support
Pros and Cons
  • "We were able to onboard HPE Ethernet Switches easily to the cloud. It was fast and took only five minutes to complete."
  • "HPE Ethernet Switches must ensure that the updates and patching are done regularly. When we have new software updates, we can resolve issues quickly."

What is our primary use case?

We use HPE Ethernet Switches to connect access devices. 

What is most valuable?

We were able to onboard HPE Ethernet Switches easily to the cloud. It was fast and took only five minutes to complete. 

What 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. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for ten years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

HPE Ethernet Switches is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

Aruba's technical support is good and cooperative. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I used Cisco before HPE Ethernet Switches. We chose HPE because of our company's single-vendor policy. 

How was the initial setup?

The tool's deployment is straightforward and takes less than five minutes. To deploy the solution, you need to know the site's size and number of users. This is important since you need to know the model that needs to be purchased. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate HPE Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten. You must understand the product well so you won't waste money. You need to know the deployment to purchase the suitable model. There are different products which can result in high costs. 

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Integrator
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Aruna Udawatte - PeerSpot reviewer
Director -Digital Transformation at Convergence
Reseller
Top 5Leaderboard
An enterprise-level solution that can be used for internet networking, but its throughput should be increased
Pros and Cons
  • "We use HPE Ethernet Switches to provide solutions for the hotel, their guests, and IPTV."
  • "The solution's throughput should be increased because we often get stuck when it comes to IPTV streaming."

What is our primary use case?

HPE Ethernet Switches are used for internet networking and the hotel industry.

What is most valuable?

We are not using any specific features. We use HPE Ethernet Switches to provide solutions for the hotel, their guests, and IPTV.

What needs improvement?

The solution's throughput should be increased because we often get stuck when it comes to IPTV streaming.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using HPE Ethernet Switches for more than five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

HPE Ethernet Switches are not as stable as Cisco. I rate HPE Ethernet Switches a six out of ten for stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Around 250 users are extensively using HPE Ethernet Switches. We do not have plans to increase the solution's usage.

I rate HPE Ethernet Switches a six out of ten for scalability.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Before HPE Ethernet Switches, we used Juniper switches. We mainly switched from Juniper to HPE because of the local support HPE Ethernet Switches provide.

How was the initial setup?

Cisco Meraki has an easy initial setup. Aruba and HPE have a pretty configuration setup.

What about the implementation team?

The solution was implemented through our in-house engineers. It takes around 45 minutes to an hour to deploy the solution.

Our engineers use the same deployment process as with other products. We cannot get support from local HPE because they don't have local engineers. So most of the time, we get support from other countries or someone who specializes in those areas.

What was our ROI?

We will see a return on investment with HPE Ethernet Switches within one year.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We have to pay for a yearly license for HPE Ethernet Switches. The solution's pricing is lower than Cisco's. The solution does not include any extra costs in addition to the standard licensing fees.

What other advice do I have?

I am using the latest version of HPE Ethernet Switches.

One or two engineers are required for the solution's deployment and maintenance, but it depends on the customer site.

HPE Ethernet Switches are more suited for enterprise-level customers. However, Cisco is the best solution for data center-level customers.

Overall, I rate HPE Ethernet Switches a seven out of ten.

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