HPE FlexFabric 534FLR-SFP+ - network adapter - PCIe 2.0 x8 - 10 Gigabit SFP+ x 2
$908.99
Mfg # 700751-B21
CDW # 3527567
Quick tech specs
- SFP+
- PCIe 2.0 x8
- for ProLiant DL360 Gen10
- Network adapter
- 10 Gigabit SFP+ x 2
- DL388p Gen8
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Are you looking for a 10Gb Ethernet adapter with configurable flexibility to prepare for the new hybrid server infrastructure? Increased data center workload demands are putting pressure on server I/O. The HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 534FLR-SFP+ Adapter increases throughput for the HPE ProLiant Gen8 DL and SL Server series by using the innovative HPE FlexibleLOM form factor to offer dual-ports in an SFP+ adapter configuration that includes new storage I/O functionality, making it a full Converged Network Adapter. This is the solution of choice for workload-intensive computing environments. If you are looking for a 10GbE Adapter, the FlexFabric 534FLR-SFP+ offers everything you need plus the advanced features included in the FlexFabric series to simplifying your network and storage topology.
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HPE FlexFabric 534FLR-SFP+ - network adapter - PCIe 2.0 x8 - 10 Gigabit SFP is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Zuhair Hasan from
Useful for network setup and improves performance
What is our primary use case?
We use HPE Ethernet switches for our networking setup. Most of our infrastructure is configured with them. Recently, there have been discussions about changing them, but we've been using them extensively.
What is most valuable?
Switching to HPE Ethernet Switches greatly improved our network. We used to have both Cisco and HPE Ethernet Switches. Our network performance has increased by 300 percent.
What needs improvement?
Sometimes, we encounter the need for new technologies, especially when we require higher bandwidth. If we can't find what we need with HPE Ethernet Switches, we explore options from other vendors like Cisco.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's technical support is good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We're not currently using Cisco. We used a mix of HPE Ethernet Switches and Cisco in the past but ultimately opted for HPE.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's deployment is easier than Cisco's. Cisco deployment can be challenging primarily due to its complex configuration process. Accessing certain features may not be straightforward, which adds to the difficulty. In contrast, HPE Ethernet Switches are easier to navigate and configure. The tool's deployment time depends on the switches. Smaller ones, like the 24-volt or basic ones, may take less time. However, our experienced team typically takes around an hour or less to install and configure them.
Its maintenance depends on the size of our infrastructure. For our setup, which is quite large, we usually have around three to four people to maintain it.
What other advice do I have?
The reliability of HPE Ethernet Switches, in terms of uptime and performance, is good. We have no concerns in this regard. I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten. You need to choose the right switching system for your network. The tool offers a wide range of modules, so it is important to select the ones that best serve their specific needs. For instance, if they require high bandwidth, they should opt for those designed for that purpose. Similarly, they should choose the appropriate switching system for a standard network.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-04-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dev-Patel from
Has a helpful user interface and provides good reliability
What is most valuable?
The solution's interface is helpful, and you can see the traffic. HPE Ethernet Switches is a reliable solution.
What needs improvement?
The solution lacks certain protocols and has a limited warranty. You have to pay extra to get more warranty on it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using HPE Ethernet Switches for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
HPE Ethernet Switches is a stable solution, but it depends on your requirements.
I rate the solution a nine out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable to a certain extent. You won't be able to do advanced networking on it. Around 100 users are using the solution in our organization.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's technical support team will arrange for things to be changed or replaced.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution through an in-house team. To deploy the solution, you need to log on to the interface and configure whatever you need to configure. The solution can be deployed within minutes. The solution has a plug-and-play deployment process.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution. The solution does the job well for its price. You have to pay a lot more money for higher features, but then you are probably better off looking at higher-end switches. HPE Ethernet Switches are designed for smaller size businesses.
What other advice do I have?
The solution can be deployed on-premises and on the cloud. Integrating the solution with our existing network infrastructure was very easy.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-03-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Fendi from
Cloud onboarding is fast and has cooperative customer support
What is our primary use case?
We use HPE Ethernet Switches to connect access devices.
What is most valuable?
We were able to onboard HPE Ethernet Switches easily to the cloud. It was fast and took only five minutes to complete.
What needs improvement?
HPE Ethernet Switches must ensure that the updates and patching are done regularly. When we have new software updates, we can resolve issues quickly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
HPE Ethernet Switches is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Aruba's technical support is good and cooperative.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used Cisco before HPE Ethernet Switches. We chose HPE because of our company's single-vendor policy.
How was the initial setup?
The tool's deployment is straightforward and takes less than five minutes. To deploy the solution, you need to know the site's size and number of users. This is important since you need to know the model that needs to be purchased.
What other advice do I have?
I rate HPE Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten. You must understand the product well so you won't waste money. You need to know the deployment to purchase the suitable model. There are different products which can result in high costs.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Integrator
Date published: 2023-09-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lutz Kirchner from
Offers good performance and easy to deploy
What is our primary use case?
We use them as a core connection throughout the entire company. Our entire company network is run by those switches. So, it's for internal Ethernet. We use it for almost everything.
What is most valuable?
They are running very robustly, so they handle the default tolerance.
What needs improvement?
There is room for improvement in the update process, especially the web UI update process, is very, very slow. That should be improved.
In future releases, I would like to see zero downtime updates. Currently, when I do updates on a certain website, I have to restart the entire device, which makes it hard to keep network connectivity going.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability a solid ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is definitely scalable. I would rate the scalability a nine out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We actually looked into three companies, HPE, Dell, and Ubiquiti, during our initial setup. We made our decision for HPE because the price value was quite competitive. Even though at some point, they were more expensive than Dell's tools, they had some advantages in terms of stability and availability as well.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was actually straightforward. The onboarding was quite easy. You just have to learn some command line codes, which are very well documented. So with some experience, it was an easy task to do.
The initial deployment took me about three months throughout the entire company. We're talking about thousands of switches.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We also have Ubiquiti. We use them in our branch offices as a connection throughout the office network because they are very easy to manage. It's one of the best UI experiences I've had in the past years.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend that you talk to the folks from HPE. They have real knowledge of what they are doing. They don't see you as a typical customer; they see you as a partner. So they went pretty far with engineering and ingenuity, which took me very, very far. They've made a difference for us to get this all up and running.
Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:partner
Date published: 2023-09-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Reidar Lænø from
A scalable and reliable solution that performs well and has no hardware errors
What is our primary use case?
We have an enterprise infrastructure. We are using HPE Ethernet Switches for activation on the access layer. They are placed on our sites. The technical staff use the tool.
What is most valuable?
The solution performs well for its price.
What needs improvement?
The management of the tool must be improved. The add-on tools and management of Cisco are better than those of HPE.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is stable. We can rely on it. The stability depends on which models we use. If we use the 7500 series for our enterprise, the stability would be ten out of ten. Hardware errors are quite rare.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool is scalable for our requirements.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is quite easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The list price is high. We do not buy at the list price. HPE costs almost the same as Cisco.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We also use Cisco. Cisco and HPE are similar when it comes to access and activation.
What other advice do I have?
The network is managed by the command line and monitored by several systems. We have our integrations for provisioning the switches. We use standard features of the tool for the access layer. There’s nothing special. The product has a software-defined access system, but we do not use it. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bharath Kumar Gajula from
Support really stands out, stable and easy to setup
What is our primary use case?
The primary use case is LAN switching. Users connect to these switches to access other corporate resources.
We deployed them for LAN switching across the organization. They do quite well in terms of both functionality and configuration.
How has it helped my organization?
HPE switches have supported our data center connectivity and improved our office network operations.
They do quite well when it comes to switching. We also use their wireless products, but the integration between them can vary. However, the switching functionality and configuration are both very good.
They facilitate easy connectivity between data centers and between data centers and campus networks. They are an integral part.
It was very easy to integrate the HPE switches with our existing network infrastructure.
What is most valuable?
Compared to other vendors, their support really stands out. They're always willing to help with expansion support needs and understand customer concerns well. They're eager to help, which I always adore and admire about HPE.
Additionally, their products are very stable and easily scalable.
HPE Ethernet Switches are very reliable. While some smaller products might not have dual power supplies, they typically offer redundant power supplies and CPUs depending on the model and requirement. Overall, they are quite reliable.
What needs improvement?
Some users might look for high-speed switching like Cisco or Nexus switches, which can handle larger volumes. HPE's current offerings aren't as robust in that area, but they could improve.
So, HPE could offer higher-end products for data center and LAN connectivity.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using it for six years. I use the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
HPE Ethernet Switches are quite stable. The version releases are good, and they patch any security vulnerabilities they find. They could even offer further improvements in that area.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
HPE Ethernet Switches are scalable.
We have around 3,000 end users. If the need arises, we plan to increase the number of users in the future.
How are customer service and support?
The customer service and support are very good; they are HPE's USP.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did use Cisco. HPE performs well for LAN switching, Wi-Fi, and even some routing. However, when it comes to WAN switching, Cisco is generally preferred.
While HPE's routing capabilities are good, Cisco might be preferable for complex routing scenarios.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
The steps are simple, and you can always contact support if needed. Overall, it's easy.
The deployment process includes racking and stacking, connecting to uplinks and enabling downlinks, configuring for interconnectivity and data center connections, and then configuring all ports (uplink and downlink).
What about the implementation team?
We did it in-house. For maintenance, a team of five should be sufficient for 3,000 users. We have around three to four engineers and one manager.
What was our ROI?
The ROI is quite good. The value is quite high in terms of reliability. We don't have much incidents with the devices.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The support is included with the product.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend using this product. Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.
It is quite a reliable product with all the features and is quite easy to implement.
Moreover, the troubleshooting operations are quite easy.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MohammadSalman from
An overall stable and scalable solution that can be run unmanaged
What is our primary use case?
The product can be used for integrated security in IT networks for small businesses with about 100 customers in one location. I can stack three of four switches in these cases.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable product is the unmanaged HP switch.
What needs improvement?
The price could be more competitive, and the product needs to improve its stability. Also, the solution would be easier to set up if its GUI could improve or if it had a wizard. Similarly, it would be easier to set up if the user manual could be more straightforward.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the product for three to four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product's stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the product's scalability an eight out of ten. Twenty-five to 30 users use the product.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is somewhat straightforward. It is straightforward for unmanaged switches but managed switches might need technical support. It takes half an hour to one hour to deploy. When deploying the switches, we must set the steps to make VLANs.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have a yearly license. The solution could be cheaper.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We use Fortinet and Cisco for larger businesses because we may lack information about the scalability of Aruba's and HP's higher-level products.
What other advice do I have?
I rate HPE Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten. I recommend users start with unmanaged switches and take managed switches later.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2023-10-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Samuel Cudjoe from
So reliable that they offer a lifetime warranty on their products
What is most valuable?
HPE is very reliable because it has a lifetime warranty, so the switches didn't give us any problems. We were planning on replacing our switches with new HP ProCurve switches.
The solution is very straightforward for HPE users. It is not difficult to configure.
What needs improvement?
The pricing could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've used HPE Ethernet Switches for about ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The switches have been stable since we put them in there. HPE gives a lifetime warranty on their switches because they know they're reliable. We have never had a single issue with HPE switches being offline or being upgraded and not working again.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is very scalable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We've used D-Link switches for smaller offices.
How was the initial setup?
It's a very straightforward solution because it is not that difficult to configure. HPE was much simpler to set up than FortiGate. It didn't take a long time to set up.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution in-house.
What was our ROI?
The product's pricing is high, but you always get your ROI. It has served me for ten years without trouble.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We transitioned to Fortinet due to a company policy that came in to change from HPE to Fortinet. However, at the HPE level, I don't think Fortinet is on the same level. You won't compare HP with Fortinet. If you're going to compare HPE, then you have to go to Cisco Enterprise. But we try to stay just a little bit below the very high-level enterprise systems that HPE and Cisco have.
What other advice do I have?
I rate HPE Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten. I recommend the product to everybody who wants to use it. HPE gives you a lifetime warranty on their switches, promising to fix them any time they break down. That tells you the product is reliable.
The pricing could be better, but I don't blame them for their price. HPE is not a small-business switch, especially the ProCurve switches, which are a bit expensive. Cisco prices are also not cheap, so I'm sure it's because of the competition. If HPE should make their prices a bit cheaper while Cisco keeps their price up there, it implies that Cisco is much more reliable than HPE. For competition's sake, reducing their price might not be something that can be done unless it can still be competitive at that level.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
IftekharShaikh from
Offers good availability even with additional nodes and efficiently handles network traffic but it is expensive
What is our primary use case?
We use them for network traffic, web servers, and a variety of other things. They've been working very well for us.
What is most valuable?
It has been very reliable for us compared to other Chinese products.
I'm a power user, so reliability is crucial. The HPE equipment hasn't failed on me, unlike some other brands like Huawei, which I find more sensitive.
HPE is very rugged, and we haven't encountered any issues with them. It's a solid product.
The performance is good, but it definitely depends on the user and how they utilize the equipment. So, it relies heavily on the IT team.
For our needs, it's good enough and sufficient. We have more availability and even additional nodes, so we haven't faced any issues.
What needs improvement?
The price could be cheaper. There is room for improvement in pricing. One box shouldn't require additional installations. We need a package deal with licenses that are usable for different tasks. Right now, we need a license for every additional feature, which adds up.
Ideally, some built-in licenses would be great. Because by buying extra HPE licenses, the product becomes expensive. The box itself is cheap, but the licenses become very expensive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using it for eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is good. We've been using them for the past two years without any single point of failure.
I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten because it depends on various factors like the network, users, and administrators. But for my work and performance, it's more than enough.
There are around 40 to 50 end users using this solution in our company. We do have plans to increase the usage because as the company grows, user numbers will also increase.
How are customer service and support?
The customer service and support are good. Whenever we have any questions, the answers are always readily available.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We use the in-house team. Around 12 people in the deployment team, including managers, admins, engineers, and developers. We even have some interns.
The deployment is simple.
For deployment, we always use HPE recommendations for infrastructure, racks, cooling, and power.
We always do our installations and implementation based on HPE recommendations, so we didn't face any problems.
Our network is not very big; it just has 50 nodes, so we didn't face any problem.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The box itself is cheap, but when we have to install new features, it becomes very expensive.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
My network is quite large. Currently, I'm working with educational institutions researching various switch brands, including HPE, Dell, Lenovo, Cisco, and even some Chinese brands.
While other products might offer similar features, I find HPE to be the most reliable. HP servers, switches, and routers are generally superior, in my opinion.
Cisco is dominant in my country. Most users prefer them over HP. However, HP is gaining traction. I use Layer 3 switches, and Cisco performs well, too. But for me, it lacks a certain guarantee of reliability that I find with HP. Overall, it's a good product.
What other advice do I have?
I only recommend two products. It is mainly HPE. Sometimes, the other one is Huawei.
Overall, I would rate the solution a seven out of ten because there is room for improvement in pricing.
Based on my experience with various switches over the past six years, I recommend going for a reliable product with good service backup.
While cheap products might offer initial efficiency, they tend to hang up when data usage goes up and goes down. Then, down the people need to switch to a different solution.
It's better to invest in scalable, affordable, and well-supported switches like HPE in the first go.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-02-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ashford Asante from
Offers good performance, scalable, robust, and offer good speeds with standard configurations but expensive license
What is our primary use case?
It is a product that provides a reliable link to your network.
What is most valuable?
I use the HPE switches because of their toolkit. In terms of performance, the features are reliable, and the management and backup options are good.
The security features are good. Overall, it is scalable, robust, and offers good speeds with standard configurations.
What needs improvement?
The price could be cheaper. That might depend on the vendor you are buying from. So present something.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working on this solution for a very long time.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability depends heavily on how you manage them. For our current needs, we have no plans to scale up.
There are around 17 users using this in my organization.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment process depends on what you are doing and how many segments you are going to put on that switch.
If you are connecting, for example, four different applications with different connectivity requirements, the deployment time will be affected.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing is expensive. We pay yearly.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate the solution a six out of ten. It is very robust and reliable. It's easy to get them up and running.
If you have IT experience, they're simple to manage and deploy. If not, you might need some external help.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-04-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
OguzKalayci from
Provides an ease of management and valuable security features
What is our primary use case?
We use the product to provide users access to our local area network (LAN).
What is most valuable?
The platform is stable and easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The product needs improvement in terms of compatibility. There could be features for ransomware attack detection and enhanced anomaly detection to identify and mitigate anonymous traffic.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using HPE Ethernet Switches for 14 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the platform's stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have around 1000 users for HPE Ethernet Switches in our organization.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support services are affordable. We have found it easy to access support when needed, and the response time has been fast. The support team is knowledgeable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. The installation process typically took five to ten minutes. We designed our network infrastructure carefully, identifying the optimal locations for the switches. Once the placement was decided, deploying the switches was a simple task.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the platform with the help of our in-house team.
What other advice do I have?
HP has significantly impacted our data center operations and business processes, primarily in terms of stability. We can easily replace components without incurring significant costs in an error or failure.
The security features have enhanced our network environment's overall safety and security. The scalability has been excellent for our business needs. We can easily extend our network as needed.
I would rate HP switches' ease of management and configuration as an eight.
Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-04-18T00:00:00-04:00