Changing HP switches with equivalent Cisco switches?

[Simone C]

Good morning all,

I'd like to replace some of my current HP switches with new Cisco devices, and I'd like to know the best corrisponding model.

I have the following models at the moment:

HP 2530-24G
HP Procurve 2810-48G
HP 2530-48G PoE+
ARUBA 2530-24G
ARUBA 2530-24G PoE+
ARUBA 3810M
ARUBA 2540-24G PoE+
ARUBA 2540 24G PoE+ 4SFP+

Which Cisco devices should better replace these models?

Thanks and best regards.

[balaji.bandi · Accepted solution]

There is no correct answer for this, you need to look what is exiting port and module requirement.

Look for Cat 9K switches is the moving forward. If you looking lower models look for Cat 1K Switches.

Cat 9200 for Layer2, Cat 9300 for Layer 2 and Layer3 (both support PoE)

If you looking chasis, Look for Cat 9400 models

https://www.cisco.com/site/uk/en/products/networking/switches/campus-lan-access/index.html#~products

https://www.cisco.com/site/uk/en/products/networking/switches/campus-lan-access/index.html#~products

[Simone C]

Hello Balaji,

Thank you very much for your reply. I appreciate your suggestion and I think we're gonna replace most of the L2 Hp switches with Catalyst 9200 since there's currently a Cisco switch for L3.

Thanks you!

[balaji.bandi]

Sure if that is your requirement, Cat 9200 is good for Layer 2 and PoE (value for money)

Glad my suggestion helped you to choose right one.