Item: HPE Networking Switches
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We have a few HPE Networking Switches deployed across our organization. They are used as the backbone switches in our main network. They are an more of an enterprise level switch for high traffic load, which is the reason we chose to use them at the points with the highest average load.

Pros and Cons

Easy to configure
Easy to manage
Fast network switching

Not always fully intuitive

Most Important Features

SSH support
SNMP support
VLAN support

Return on Investment

Quick setup process
Not budget friendly
Easy to manage

Alternatives Considered

D-Link Ethernet Switches, NETGEAR Ethernet Switches, HPE Aruba Ethernet Switches and Cisco Catalyst Switches

HPE Networking Switches are basically on the same level as the Cisco Catalyst Switches, although I find the HPE Switches to be much easier to setup and configure. Most Netgear and D-Link switches are unmanaged, so those won't work for our organization, plus the HPE Networking Switches are much faster for packet switching.

Key Insights

Do you think HPE Networking Switches delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with HPE Networking Switches's feature set?

Yes

Did HPE Networking Switches live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of HPE Networking Switches go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy HPE Networking Switches again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Barracuda Managed Workplace RMM, Webroot Business Endpoint Protection, Cisco Umbrella

Likelihood to Recommend

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.

HPE Networking Switches are a high-end product

Overall Satisfaction with HPE Networking Switches