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We performed a comparison between 3Com H3C Switches and HPE Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed 3Com H3C Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The hardware side is a very big advantage. We use it 24/7 and we haven't had any problems so far with the switches.""They're straightforward and stable.""The installation is quite straightforward.""They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand.""The reliability of the solution has been the best feature."

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"The initial setup is straightforward. The steps are simple, and you can always contact support if needed. Overall, it's easy.""The simplicity of the commands is most valuable. The commands are the same for several devices.""The HPE Ethernet switches have very low latency.""It's fairly lightweight, they don't require a lot of maintenance.""The solution is highly stable.""The solution offers lifetime warranties.""We have scaled it without any issues.""HPE Ethernet Switches have a lifetime warranty. I am using an old version of the solution, but I have heard the new models have incorporated a lot of new features, such as remote setup."

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Cons
"I think there's nothing that needs to be improved because the company is no longer in existence.""The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication.""The configuration of 3Com H3C Switches could be better.""The cost and the integration with other solutions could be better.""When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions."

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"We'd like better support for situations where we need troubleshooting.""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.""Technical support needs improvement, as the response time could be better.""The solution could improve by having more integration options.""We have had some rare occasions with glitches, so the stability can be improved.""If there is any fluctuation in power then we will face an outage with our POE switches, so this is something that should be improved.""The pricing could be lowered.""The cost could be better. HPE has to study it carefully with other vendors in the market, like Cisco or Juniper."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The cost could be improved, but it is cheaper than the others."
  • "3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."
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  • "There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."
  • "Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
  • "This is not an expensive solution."
  • "This is an expensive product."
  • "There are no licensing costs for this solution."
  • "The pricing is very good."
  • "The price is fair."
  • "They are affordable and less expensive than Cisco. Their price was the decider at the time."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The installation is quite straightforward.
    Top Answer:3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten.
    Top Answer:The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication.
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    23rd
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    1,986
    Comparisons
    1,562
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    Average Words per Review
    365
    Rating
    7.0
    10th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,432
    Comparisons
    4,131
    Reviews
    27
    Average Words per Review
    370
    Rating
    8.2
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    HP Ethernet Switches
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    Overview
    3Com Baseline switches provide cost-effective layer 2 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ethernet switching for LANs that do not need management capabilities. Simple to install and economical to own, they feature wirespeed performance on fixed-configuration, rack-mountable platforms.

    HP has created the most open, integrated and software-defined networking portfolio and ecosystem of its kind – driving simplification with networks that understand, adapt to and protect your business applications in real-time. Only HP extends the momentum of software-defined networking everywhere–from the mobile edge to the heart of data centers.

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    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    University7%
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    Healthcare Company8%
    University6%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Computer Software Company21%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Educational Organization5%
    Company Size
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    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise31%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise46%
    Buyer's Guide
    3Com H3C Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about 3Com H3C Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    3Com H3C Switches is ranked 23rd in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews while HPE Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 96 reviews. 3Com H3C Switches is rated 8.0, while HPE Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of 3Com H3C Switches writes "Reliable platform with a straightforward installation process ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HPE Ethernet Switches writes "Allows to monitor all the switches online so we can see what is happening and offers good security features ". 3Com H3C Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, whereas HPE Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches. See our 3Com H3C Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches report.

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