The migration from older to newer products could be improved.
Director / General Manager - Infrastructure Software and Networking at DMS Electronics (Pvt) Ltd
Cost-effective with quick turnaround on delivery
Pros and Cons
- "a value-for-money product and comparatively a very reasonable price compared to competitors like SAP or IBM."
- "The migration from older to newer products could be improved."
What needs improvement?
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Aruba Switches for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Aruba Switches are quite stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Aruba Switches are scalable.
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How are customer service and support?
Aruba's technical support is good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was quite straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Aruba Switches are quite cost-effective.
What other advice do I have?
Aruba has an advantage over their competitors because they specialize in delivery, which means they don't have the long delivery times that Cisco and others quote. I'd rate Aruba Switches eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner

Consultant at Visolity B.V.
A reliable performer with great performance and scalability
Pros and Cons
- "This is a very stable product with good performance."
- "The product could be a little more competitive price-wise."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case is data center networking. We work with a hybrid deployment model. Currently, we are working with the 8325 switches. We have sold the solutions to a lot of our customers.
What is most valuable?
The thing that I have found most valuable about the Aruba product is that it is very stable. It provides great performance and reliability.
What needs improvement?
Our clients are really very satisfied with the service this product provides. I really see nothing for the moment that needs improvement. There was a new release at the beginning of this year that is currently available, so essentially it is a new product. It has kept up with good development.
The only improvement I can really see is that maybe they could get more competitive price-wise. Technically we are satisfied with the product.
For how long have I used the solution?
I am a systems architect and ee have been using Aruba switches at our company for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is very stable. We have no trouble with the performance.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is very scalable. It is a stackable switch and that gives it scalability.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have not needed to use Aruba's technical support. The product has not given us any issues that require it.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very straightforward. The deployment takes only about half-an-hour. It is very fast.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Price-wise, the product is a little expensive compared to the competition.
What other advice do I have?
My advice for people considering this solution is that I would recommend it. It is very stable, it is a high-performance switch for the mid-market segment. It is just a very good switch.
On a scale from one to ten where one is the worst and ten is the best, I would rate Aruba Switches as a nine-out-of-ten. If I say that it is a ten it means that there is nothing more that they can improve. Everything can be improved. I think nine is a very good rating.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Network and Security Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Easy to use, good GUI, and good technical support
Pros and Cons
- "Aruba is very easy to use, the GUI is very good and the command line is quite similar to Cisco, so it is very easy to configure."
- "I think that the performance is getting better but they need to have more powerful switches on the market so that they can capture medium and large businesses."
What is our primary use case?
We provide networks with antennae switches and Wi-Fi switches for small to medium-sized businesses for customers in the UAE.
What is most valuable?
Aruba is very easy to use, the GUI is very good and the command line is quite similar to Cisco, so it is very easy to configure.
What needs improvement?
I think that the performance is getting better but they need to have more powerful switches on the market so that they can capture medium and large businesses.
They don't have any data center switches.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for approximately five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's quite stable. After Cisco HPE Autobus, it's the best on the market.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's scalable and expandable to some extent.
Fifty to sixty percent of the customers we meet normally use Aruba. They are IT, managers, and administrators.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have not had much interaction. Their knowledge base is quite good, so normally we don't need to call them.
We have only contacted them a few times.
If you need an RMA, then it would be required, and it is also quite good.
We are happy with the technical support, they are good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. It's easy.
What other advice do I have?
For small businesses, it is the best on the market right now.
The recognition is still new.
Aruba is easy to expand and easy to configure.
I would recommend Aruba Switches.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Solutions Consultant at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
It is now even more scalable than before, and the setup is easy and straightforward
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is very stable."
- "I would like to see the data center area improving by some added features in the future."
What is most valuable?
I find all the special switches really valuable.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see the data center area improving by some added features in the future.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Well, now with the new switches it's even more scalable than before. So with the 6400 switches it's one complete set of switches these days.
How was the initial setup?
The setup was done by our engineering department, but I have heard that it's easy.
What other advice do I have?
I will rate this solution an eight out of ten at least. I would like to see some additional features to be included in the next release, and I would like more data center functionality for our data center people.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Managing Partner & Technical Consultant at IT Expert
Secure, helpful support, and quick installation
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Aruba Switches is security."
- "Aruba Switches' price could improve, if they were less expensive it would be beneficial."
What is our primary use case?
Aruba Switches can be used for enterprise networks and local networks.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Aruba Switches is security.
What needs improvement?
Aruba Switches' price could improve, if they were less expensive it would be beneficial.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Aruba Switches for approximately five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Aruba Switches are stable.
How are customer service and support?
The support for Aruba Switches is very good. They helped us with any problems we had.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Aruba Switches is easy and only took approximately five minutes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license required if you want to use wireless controls for micro-segmentation. However, for Aruba Switches there is no license required.
The price of the solution is good and they provide discounts depending on the projects. The price could still be reduced.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend this solution to others.
I rate Aruba Switches an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
CEO at Radax Software Solutions
Excellent technical support, enjoy the working environment, and reasonable budget pricing
Pros and Cons
- "I find the most valuable feature is it is part of the Aruba family."
- "I would like to see easier learning and configuration from previous switch deployments."
What is most valuable?
I find the most valuable feature is it is part of the Aruba family.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see easier learning and configuration from previous switch deployments.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Aruba Switches for the past two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is very good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We do see scalability.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is excellent.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We have used a consultant team and it has taken two years to deploy because of the size of the project.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay for the clear pass and the controller.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Aruba Switches an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
An easy-to-use solution for SME and SMB, but the stability needs to be improved
Pros and Cons
- "This solution is easy to use."
- "The firmware in this solution has a lot of bugs that become noticeable when you have complex implementations."
What is our primary use case?
We are a solution provider and this is one of the products that we supply to our customers. We have deployed several different models.
This solution is suitable for SME and SMB, mainly in the hospitality industry.
What is most valuable?
This solution is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
We have issues with the stability of this product.
The firmware in this solution has a lot of bugs that become noticeable when you have complex implementations.
One of the issues with Aruba switches has to do with part numbers. For example, in the 9230F series, there are a lot of part numbers with lots of interface names that make the user confused as to which one he can use for the future. Some switches have only a 1Gbs uplink while others have only a 10Gbs uplink, and there are no clear details which one has which interface. The difference comes when you look at the pricing. Having less confusing part numbers would be an improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using this solution for about ten years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have found that the chassis-based switches are scalable but the standard modular switches are not.
How are customer service and technical support?
In my country, they do not have a strong technical support team. However, I was satisfied with the support.
How was the initial setup?
For basic deployments, the initial setup of this solution is straightforward.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I prefer the ICX switches from Ruckus over this solution.
We supply both Ruckus and Aruba solutions to our customers, but regarding stability, future upgrades, and scalability, we prefer Ruckus over Aruba. We have deployed Ruckus with fewer headaches after finalizing the deployments. I open perhaps five cases in a year with Ruckus and I can open ten tickets or ten cases with Aruba.
What other advice do I have?
We prefer Ruckus solutions over Aruba, whether they are wired or wireless.
I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller.
Managing Director at P & P Enterprise Solution Co.,Ltd.
High availability and good performance
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Aruba Switches is its performance."
- "There is a long delay in receiving Aruba Switches when ordered. There should not be a long delay in receiving the solution. Additionally, there should be a lifetime warranty to compete with other solutions."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Aruba Switches in hospitals, educational institutions, and government networks.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Aruba Switches is its performance.
What needs improvement?
There is a long delay in receiving Aruba Switches when ordered. There should not be a long delay in receiving the solution. Additionally, there should be a lifetime warranty to compete with other solutions.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Aruba Switches for approximately 20 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Aruba Switches are highly scalable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 4,000 people using this solution.
We do not scale the solution because after five years the technology is old and needs to be updated.
How are customer service and support?
When I contact support, such as through email, it takes a long time to receive a response.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of Aruba Switches is not difficult. The implementation took me two hours.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation of the solution myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license to use the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Aruba Switches a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Integrator

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