We performed a comparison between 3Com H3C Switches and Cisco 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."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."
"The installation is quite straightforward."
"The reliability of the solution has been the best feature."
"They're straightforward and stable."
"They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand."
"Cisco is the world leader in these systems. The expertise they have is very good compared to others. We can trust Cisco from a technical perspective."
"As I am Cisco certified, I like the way that I can program them."
"The solution is basically issue-free."
"I like their after-sales support more than anything because it's very good."
"The most valuable feature is the simplicity of the central management system(CMS)."
"The most valuable features are network monitoring and management."
"The stability is 100%."
"The product offers very good customer support. It's likely the best in the industry."
"When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions."
"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 cost and the integration with other solutions could be better."
"The configuration of 3Com H3C Switches could be better."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches is a very expensive solution."
"It would be nice if they had higher wattage for PoE+."
"Switches should be made stackable, even if they are not of the same model."
"The NX-API REST is not very good and should be improved."
"The price of the solution could be reduced."
"The typical areas of concern for Cisco Ethernet Switches are not technical but cost including support costs. I’ve never liked the fact that end users cannot download security patches without a support contract. I’ve had trouble getting approval to renew Cisco support contracts due to the cost."
"The product could improve in the area of simulated switches."
"The price is an area with a shortcoming in the solution."
3Com H3C Switches is ranked 23rd in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews while Cisco Ethernet Switches is ranked 1st in Ethernet Switches with 128 reviews. 3Com H3C Switches is rated 8.0, while Cisco Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of 3Com H3C Switches writes "Reliable platform with a straightforward installation process ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Cisco Ethernet Switches writes "It's a solidly stable product from a leader in the field". 3Com H3C Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, whereas Cisco Ethernet Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches. See our 3Com H3C Switches vs. Cisco Ethernet Switches report.
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