Agencies considering HP switches should be especially careful when they are considering VLANs that span multiple switches connected by the Cisco router network. Agencies considering the use of an HP switch as a collapsed backbone should consult with DOA to insure compliance with the Cisco router standard. Since the original standard was published, LAN Switch products have matured significantly and there have been significant market changes. Cisco is the market leader in LAN Switches with a continually growing market share. As the current state standard, Cisco has the greater presence in the State of Wisconsin.
Cisco has a wider variety of products.
HP was judged to have lower prices and a significant LAN Switch market presence, with some penetration of the University of Wisconsin-Madison market. HP has focused its attention on the IP-based Ethernet LAN Switch market and has demonstrated significant market growth in the last year. Please refer to our Policy and Statement of Intent for information regarding Compliance, Schedule, Agency IT Plans, the Statewide IT Plans, and Exception Handling.