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- HPE Networking Switches is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
8.2
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
82%
1 Rating
8.5
HPE Networking Switches
85%
6 Ratings
Support Rating
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
N/A
0 Ratings
8.3
HPE Networking Switches
83%
3 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
They are great for any data center or wiring closet but not so week suited for dusty environments as the cooling ports are large enough to let lots of dust inside.
Director of Information Technology
Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees
HPE Networking Switches
HPE Networking Switches are great for most any scenario. They are great with low network load and also high network load. They are not exactly the cheapest solution, so they aren't suited for budget conscious users. They are made to work 24/7 with no interruptions, and they have lived up to that promise for us.

Verified User
Professional in Information Technology
Consumer Goods Company, 51-200 employeesPros
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
- They are reliable.
- They have monitoring features built in.
- They stack.
Director of Information Technology
Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees
HPE Networking Switches
- Well priced. There's something for all budgets.
- Choice of managed and unmanaged models. Not all of our customers require (or want to pay for) managed switches, but many do.
- Tons of features on the higher end models.

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 1-10 employeesCons
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
- The ports are somewhat set back in the chassis making it hard to access the disconnect on the cables.
Director of Information Technology
Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees
HPE Networking Switches
- The Enterprise management software always seemed less intuitive than the default software.
- More of the parts could be supported across a wider variety of models.
- Add-on modules should be cheaper than buying a new switch with modules already installed. So they could really do to serve their customers better with pricing options.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Hospital & Health Care Company, 51-200 employeesPricing Details
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—HPE Networking Switches
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Support Rating
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
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HPE Networking Switches
HPE Networking Switches 8.3
Based on 3 answers
We have had very little experience with support and nothing for years really. But when we have needed support we always got what we needed in a timely fashion. Basically good support that you would expect from an enterprise class business. Definitely less hoops to jump through getting help or parts than their desktop or printer divisions.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Hospital & Health Care Company, 51-200 employeesAlternatives Considered
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
HP switches were used in our organization but many of those did not have as many of the features at the lower price point.
Director of Information Technology
Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees
HPE Networking Switches
HP is a Great balance of everything you need, from cost, quality, and manageability. I have worked with Cisco, Dell, and Ubiquiti, as well as many other brands. Each come with their own Pros and Cons, but are all good products. In the end, I go with HP because the product has never done me wrong. Perception is everything. Downtime makes people question the credibility of the IT managing the systems. HP has never put me in a bad spot where the quality of IT is questioned.
Director of Information Technology ★ Strengthening IT Operations through Processes and Programs
Beavers HoldingsFood Production, 201-500 employees
Return on Investment
Cisco Catalyst Digital Building Series Switches
- They have all lasted well beyond the 5 year depreciation cycle.
- They get reused in other projects because they are still a viable solution.
Director of Information Technology
Lighthouse Resources IncMining & Metals, 201-500 employees
HPE Networking Switches
- I really like the idea of paying for the switches one time and just pay for support going forward. The prices are on the high end but I think it is worth it. I wish they would include all the features in one go so we would not have to pay for every new feature.
Director, IMIT
Calgary Foothills Primary Care NetworkHospital & Health Care, 51-200 employees