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Abdelrhman Ezz - PeerSpot reviewer
HPE-Aruba Solution Architect at TST For Integrated Solutions
Reseller
Top 5
Is easy to deploy and configure, but the tracking needs improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "It is easy for deployment and configuration."
  • "Tracking with instant switches needs improvement."

What is our primary use case?

It is used for small and medium-sized businesses. 

What is most valuable?

It is easy for deployment and configuration.

What needs improvement?

Tracking with instant switches needs improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches for eight years. 

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a highly stable solution. I rate the stability a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable solution. I rate the scalability a ten out of ten.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. The deployment takes five minutes time. I rate the setup a ten out of ten. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing is cheap. 

What other advice do I have?

Aruba Switches are easy to configure and very stable. I rate the overall solution a ten out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Managing Director at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Top 5
User-friendly, easy to install, and stable
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is plug-and-play and auto-configured."
  • "The price has room for improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution to provide internet access to our buildings.

What is most valuable?

The solution is user-friendly and stable.

What needs improvement?

There is always room to improve the coverage area.

The price has room for improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for over six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I give the stability a nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I give scalability ten out of ten.

How was the initial setup?

The solution is plug-and-play and auto-configured.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I give the price seven out of ten.

What other advice do I have?

I give the solution an eight out of ten.

We have around 195 agents on the switch.

Aruba Instant On Switches is easy to manage compared to other solutions.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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JEGAN N - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder at SYSTA NETWORKS
Real User
Top 5
Cost-effective solution with reasonable features and visibility
Pros and Cons
  • "Instant On Switches' best feature is the 1930, which is stackable."
  • "Instant On Switches' layer 3 and visibility could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use Instant On Switches for basic networking.

What is most valuable?

Instant On Switches' best feature is the 1930, which is stackable.

What needs improvement?

Instant On Switches' layer 3 and visibility could be improved. In the next release, Instant On Switches should include a bulk configuration feature for selecting multiple interfaces at the same time.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been working with Instant On Switches for over two years.

How are customer service and support?

Aruba's technical support is good and responsive.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is seamless, and deployment takes between ten and fifteen minutes.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The license for Instant On Switches is free.

What other advice do I have?

Instant On Switches is a cost-effective solution with reasonable features and visibility. I would rate it eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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