Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform vs FatPipe SD-WAN comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Pl...
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
7th
Ranking in WAN Edge
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
WAN Optimization (1st)
FatPipe SD-WAN
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
16th
Ranking in WAN Edge
17th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category, the market share of Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is 5.5% and it decreased by 36.0% compared to the previous year. The market share of FatPipe SD-WAN is 1.0% and it increased by 49.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
Unique Categories:
WAN Optimization
20.0%
WAN Edge
5.3%
 

Featured Reviews

Suraj Krishna - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 20, 2023
Flexible, efficient, and responsive support
Silver Peak VX is used for WAN optimization The most valuable features of Silver Peak VX is the flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the long-distance performance of the application storage is easy and effective. This solution is suitable for small to medium-sized…
Akshay Kharkar - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 4, 2022
Beneficial technology, reliable, and simple deployment
Our client has a data center and all the applications servers and servers are in their data center. We design a solution, for all their branches. If they wanted to access the internet or the applications, they route traffic to their data center and then can access these applications with FatPipe…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable feature is the support for asymmetric lines."
"The most valuable features of Silver Peak VX are we can register our customers and they can receive free training and all the solutions features."
"First and foremost, it enables the customer to deploy high availability connections. This kind of solution enables them to deploy these HA connections for policies mostly automatically. It's a more automated approach than with other vendors."
"The most valuable feature of Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect is the boost."
"The file and data reduction capabilities are very good. Without it, we have a great deal of network congestion."
"It is a scalable solution."
"The tool is easy to configure due to the existing pre-configured templates. It is easy to manage compared to legacy systems, which takes time. We can complete a site within 30 minutes. The tool's best feature is outdoor onboarding. You need to bring the box to the site with the internet. It is a simple plug-and-play. The solution offers a zero-touch procedure."
"The most valuable feature of Silver Peak VX is the overall performance."
"The most valuable feature of FatPipe SD-WAN is it's based on SD-WAN technology."
 

Cons

"The support, which is the direct support from Aruba, has shortcomings and needs to be improved."
"The support from Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has declined since Aruba acquired them. The knowledge and speed of the agents could improve."
"There are some functional limitations that could improve."
"If compared with Cisco, then Aruba's pricing is very aggressive."
"The security can be improved, with the firewall for example, because they supply a basic one but not a UTM."
"Their WAN optimization in terms of wireless connectivity doesn't have a very good cellular capability."
"Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform’s stability and technical features need improvement."
"More technical sessions should be offered for deploying the solution."
"FatPipe SD-WAN can improve the price to scale the solution."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing for this product is good."
"The license could improve for Silver Peak VX."
"There is an annual license required to use Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high, I rate the pricing around five to six."
"The license for Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect is paid annually."
"The price of Silver Peak VX is expensive compared to competitors. There are licenses, renewals, and support that need to be paid."
"You have to negotiate when it comes to pricing and licensing."
"The licensing would be cheap if we compare it with the others, like Cisco."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
25%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Silver Peak NX?
The tool's most valuable feature is bandwidth optimization.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Silver Peak NX?
You can get both yearly and monthly options in licensing. It is not expensive.
What needs improvement with Silver Peak NX?
There were issues, but now it is improving.
What do you like most about FatPipe SD-WAN?
The most valuable feature of FatPipe SD-WAN is it's based on SD-WAN technology.
What needs improvement with FatPipe SD-WAN?
FatPipe SD-WAN can improve the price to scale the solution.
What is your primary use case for FatPipe SD-WAN?
Our client has a data center and all the applications servers and servers are in their data center. We design a solution, for all their branches. If they wanted to access the internet or the applic...
 

Also Known As

Silver Peak NX, Silver Peak VX, Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect
FatPipe Symphony, Symphony, FatPipe Symphony SD-WAN, Symphony SD-WAN
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Group Dekko, Kingston Technology, American Student Assistance, Ares Management, Charlotte Metro Credit Union, Colonial Savings, Community Bank, Denali Credit Union, Bed Bath & Beyond, Breweries of Cameroon, Carnival Australia, Coastal Beverages, Toshiba Electronics, Tru Blu Beverages, WAXIE Sanitary Supply, Charleston Area Medical Center, Community Health Plan, Healthcare Company, Mercy Health, Linklaters, Miles & Stockbridge, Thomson Snell & Passmore
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