Aruba Instant On Switches Reviews

The initial setup is simple.

The solution is stable.

This product line is very comparable to a Meraki product line with its functionality and its simplicity. to go anything more extensive.

The solution isn’t too scalable. That said, it is effective in what it does.

Room for improvement would be if they consolidated administration from multiple locations.

I’ve been dealing with the solution for probably three or four years.

The solution is stable and reliable with good performance. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn’t crash or freeze.

Typically this is going to be for a small to medium size installation. The scale on this is limited.

It could go up to thousands of people connecting to them concurrently. It's not typical. However, it is capable.

Each access point has a limited number of people that can connect to a radio. Any access point does that. However, scalability is how many access points you can cluster together. That cluster has a defined limit, and that's where your small businesses tend to fit in.

Support is done through the app on your phone. It's so stable I don't know of any TAC cases that have been created from it.

It’s very simple to set up.

It's always up-to-date. As a matter of fact, the administration is I predominantly do it by my cell phone. And you can do a full upgrade of your network off the cell phone. It is not tied to the Aruba Central Cloud. It's isolated from it. That said, I am able to administer it through the internet.

We sell it and integrate and implement it as needed.

I don't know that you'll see much of an ROI calculation for it for the company unless of course, they are managed service providers, and they're using it as a service model. The solution is typically infrastructure related.

The pricing is all-inclusive. When you buy the platform, the hardware, whether it's an Instant On access point or Instant On switch line, whatever, you get all the licensing that you need.

I’d rate the solution a ten out of ten.

The solution has a simple deployment and zero border.

The solution neither offers advanced features nor security.  It could have an MSP portal version.

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches as a partner for 2-3years.

The product is stable.

The solution is suitable for medium- to low customer segmentation because it directly addresses. The Instant portal is not available for MSP management, which would be very useful for MSP companies in managing inbound products like switches or access points. This is crucial because we manage many customers using Instant On products.

More than 20 users are using this solution.

The solution’s scalability is easy.

I rate the solution’s scalability a seven to eight out of ten.

The initial setup is simple and takes 15-30 minutes, depending on the sites.

We need to establish hosting, management IP, and uplink on the port. The management is on the cloud and remote.

If you are a company or a startup business, using this one is preferable because it's cheaper, simpler, faster to deploy, and doesn't require many functions.

You don't need the license.

If the company or the customer is a growing enterprise, we change the type of switches.

You need to work as you currently account for assessing the customer before you decide to use Instant On because they may over-expect the R&D feature or expect enterprise features. Its devices cannot supervise it and are only suitable for small to medium businesses. So, if any customer or company wants to grow to the high server, they also need to adjust the type of switches or provide better-advanced features.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

The tool's best part is the commercials. Its pricing is lower compared to other enterprise products. We pitch the product to customers who have budget constraints. Its implementation is plug-and-play. 

Some customers have made complaints about Aruba Instant On Switches' stability. 

I rate the tool's stability an eight out of ten. 

Aruba Instant On Switches is scalable for SMBs. If you need more scalability, then you need to buy enterprise products. 

Aruba Instant On Switches' support is good. You get a lifetime warranty for enterprise versions. 

Aruba Instant On Switches' has straightforward implementation. It can be completed in one to two days.

Aruba Instant On Switches is not expensive. 

I rate the product a nine out of ten. It offers peace of mind. You don't have to worry about anything after implementation. You can manage it easily with less manpower. 

The solution syncs network traffic and shares internet connections with clients.

The solution's scalability and pricing need improvement.

We have been using the solution for over seven years.

It is a stable solution. I rate its stability as a nine.

We have 30,000 solution users as our customers. It is a scalable solution. Although, it could be more dynamic while scaling the network for high bandwidth.

I rate its scalability as a seven.

The solution's customer service is good.

Positive

We used Juniper earlier. Its support, scalability, and stability were not up to the mark. Thus, we switched to Aruba.

The solution is easy to install. I rate the setup process as an eight. It takes two to three hours to complete and requires one person for execution. Also, it is easy to maintain and needs three executives for the process.

The solution could be less expensive. I rate its pricing a six.

The solution provides the best quality of service. I recommend it to others and rate it as a nine.

Aruba Instant On Switches is used to provide network connectivity for organizations that can't afford Cisco solutions.

The best thing about Aruba Instant On Switches is their cost.

The support needs improvement.

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches for a couple of years.

Aruba Instant On Switches is stable.

The initial setup is straightforward.

We pay an annual licensing fee.

I give Aruba Instant On Switches a nine out of ten.

The maintenance requires four people.

I recommend using Aruba Instant On Switches for organizations that are on a budget and cannot afford Cisco.

Aruba's hardware has advantages over other vendors.

Aruba's management solutions, like Aruba Central are valuable and offer consolidated management for all equipment, switches, and access points, either over the cloud or on-prem.

They should extend the marketing and talk about Aruba's success stories throughout the region.

I have been working with Aruba for around three years, and I use the latest version of the product.

We install wireless solutions such as Cisco and Aruba from the front end.

I rate the stability of the solution a nine out of ten.

I rate the scalability of the solution a nine out of ten.

I rate the initial setup an eight out of ten. Deployment is very simple. Though it takes a few hours, most of the time is taken up by escalating access points, and not in configuring or deploying the solution.

Aruba is a leader in Wi-Fi solutions. The stability of the system and the unified management solution are some features that Aruba has over other vendors. I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

We use the solution for a small number of users.

The solution's pricing is slightly cheaper than that of Cisco.

The solution’s initial setup is very complex. We need to limit the number of Aruba Instant On Switches to certain areas because they sometimes cut off the link. The solution has to be more stable.

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches since 2019.

Aruba Instant On Switches can be recommended for small-scale businesses.

I rate the solution a six out of ten for scalability.

The solution’s technical support is good.

Positive

The solution’s initial setup is very complex.

Aruba Instant On Switches is slightly cheaper than Cisco.

I would recommend Aruba Instant On Switches to users if they are familiar with Aruba. Otherwise, I suggest using Cisco.

Overall, I rate the solution a six out of ten.

This is a hardware solution. 

The product has a very nice design. The switches are well-designed and work very easily.

The solution is easy to install. It is easy to mount APs and access points and switches, and it is really easy to configure. The pre-configurations are good.

The dashboard for clients is very nice.

It is very stable. 

We can scale as needed. 

Configuring the switches can take some time. The startup and booting take some time. It's too slow.

We would like to see more documentation. Being more expensive than its competitors, Aruba should include more features, documentation being one of them.

I've used the solution for six months.

We haven't had any issues with the stability or performance. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

The solution is scalable. We can join two Aruba switches together and use many joints and hold up many access points. We can manage maybe 150 access points with two switches. 

We have about 700 users on the product right now. 

I'm not sure if we have plans to increase usage at this point. 

I don't have any experience with technical support. I've never asked for their help. 

We previously used Cisco switches. 

The implementation process is very simple and straightforward. Configuring one access point takes about 15 minutes. It does not take too long to deploy and test.

We only need two people to handle the initial setup.

I am able to implement the solution myself. I don't need any outside help. 

We do sometimes see an ROI.

While I cannot speak to the exact price, it may be a bit more than Meraki.

There are no extra costs beyond the main set price. 

We did look into other options before ultimately choosing Aruba. 

We're partners with Aruba.

We deployed the solution together with Aruba Wireless. 

I'd advise users to try out the product.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.