3com vs HP
3com vs HP
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Hi
Posting to what is likely to be a biased forum. However...
We are looking at our network structure and have a choice of sticking with 3com with our new switch purchases or going for HP Procurve switches. We are also reviewing Netgear; which I have used in the past with little issue.
Could I have opinions on these please? Aside from Netgear I really do not have any opinion on HP vs 3com; beyond the market name and reputation of HP.
Posting to what is likely to be a biased forum. However...
We are looking at our network structure and have a choice of sticking with 3com with our new switch purchases or going for HP Procurve switches. We are also reviewing Netgear; which I have used in the past with little issue.
Could I have opinions on these please? Aside from Netgear I really do not have any opinion on HP vs 3com; beyond the market name and reputation of HP.
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We have users logging on and off every hour, so the data load is very high at these times. Once logged on we do have a lot of streaming demands but not constantly.
I am assuming this matches HP more than 3com?
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I dont know about HP but 3com will give you a pretty big bang for the buck. Most of thier enterprise line of routers and switches comes with a lifetime warranty and free firmware upgrades. Training may not be as abundant but it will be much easier to manage and learn
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On the other hand, I have used Cisco, HP & 3COM all in mixed LANs and I did very much like HP, although that was a generation of HP switches ago so I couldn't vouch for the latest ones.
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That's my recommendation. I'd stay away from HP Procurve only because I have had my share of problems with the support - support has been slow and/or unable/unwilling to quickly resolve issues.
3COM is very good if that is what you have as an alternative (if you can't consider any other vendors). One of my former employers had an all 3COM network for several years... in fact the core of their network had been all 3COM (same switches) for over 10 years when I got there. Although I can't say that I support having the equipment installed for that long (obviously one should replace the equipment every few years) that still tells me that the equipment is very reliable. What you get for your $ is a good product with really good support.
Hope that helps.
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Ok, all you Crisco lovers, tear me to pieces! I wanted to buy Cisco, but everytime I evaluate, I just cant do it. (when looking at price/ performance/ and ease of use)
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