Likelihood to Recommend Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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.
Read full review They work great as core switches, data center switches, top of rack switches. They can even serve as routers, their routing capability is great, except for where you need lots of routing processing power. I would not use many of them for branch office switches though, due to noise and slowness of bootup
Read full review Pros Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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. Read full review Very stable. Cost efficient Easy management Great Juniper 24*7 TAC support Different variants available for different requirements. Easy to replace faulty hardware Read full review Cons Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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. Read full review Virtual chassis new switch has overwritten existing config if not performed in a particular way. Applying a configuration to a range of interfaces could be done in a better way. Applying firewall rules to multiple security zones could be done a little more efficiently. Read full review Usability Hewlett Packard Enterprise
The Juniper EX Series Switches are very easy to configure and quick to deploy. The ability to make changes and troubleshoot issues is top-rated. I have never had trouble contacting support. They also have many knowledge articles on use. Always adding new features to the Juniper Mist Dashboard for easy visibility into your network
Read full review Support Rating Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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.
Read full review Many times when contacting Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches support, it seems that it is easiest for support to recommend a straight replacement (RMA) instead of taking time to walk through a solution on the faulty system. We find we get better help from a third-party consulting firm that has Juniper certified technicians or professionals on staff. They take the time to explain processes and workflow, which Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches support seems to shy away from.
Read full review Alternatives Considered Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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.
Jeff Allen Director of Information Technology ★ Strengthening IT Operations through Processes and Programs
Read full review The rollback, commit and confirm are the biggest players in the game. Juniper is the only one who has those features, so I believe they have a leg up in the game. The CLI is one of the easiest to work with.
Read full review Return on Investment Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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. Read full review From a user's point of view, the ease of configuration and management has been incredible. Much less time is spent maintaining Juniper than previous solutions. From a reseller's point of a view, Juniper is excellent. They treat small partners like us very well even if our volume is not huge. Juniper switches are part of our standard solution that has been great for our customers. Read full review ScreenShots