We are using Aruba switches for our local network infrastructure.
Chief Information Officer at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Trouble-free setup, stable, and good from a management perspective
Pros and Cons
- "Management-wise, this is a good solution."
- "It would be better and easier for us to buy if the price were reduced."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Management-wise, this is a good solution.
This is a very stable switch.
What needs improvement?
It would be better and easier for us to buy if the price were reduced.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Aruba Switches for at least two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I've had no issues with problems related to stability. From my perspective, everything is working well.
How are customer service and support?
I have never been in contact with Aruba technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have worked with other switches from other vendors and I have knowledge about Cisco, HP, and others. With HP, we can get some good discounts.
How was the initial setup?
We had no issues or problems with the initial setup.
What about the implementation team?
We have an internal team for deployment and maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This is an expensive product, costing about double what most competitors do. I would like to keep Aruba as my infrastructure, but it costs a lot.
What other advice do I have?
From the perspective of IT management, this is a good product, it is working fine and I don't have any issues with it. I can recommend it to others.
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.
Networking Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Stable, scalable, easy to install, and we like the framework for virtual switching
Pros and Cons
- "We like the framework of fabric virtual switching."
- "Technical support response time could be better."
What is our primary use case?
Our customer's infrastructure is based on the AKPA solution and we suggested Aruba Switches replace the AKPA Switches.
What is most valuable?
We like the framework of fabric virtual switching. It is the only virtual link between two switches, particularly with the co-switching environment. The link helps us to avoid issues with the findings tool.
What needs improvement?
I think that the environment for our clients should be simplified.
Technical support response time could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using this solution for between two and three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is stable, we have not had any issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is available in English and Italian, but they are slow to respond.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously we used Ubiquiti, it is cheaper but we went with Aruba and Cisco.
Cisco is stable and we don't have to worry about it not working. Aruba is still new to us, so we don't know it well, or all of the benefits yet.
How was the initial setup?
With documentation and reference points, it's easy. It is easier than Cisco.
It took two to three days to deploy. We had a technician from our company to deploy the solution for our customer.
What about the implementation team?
We did not implement this solution through a vendor. It was done through our Technicians.
What other advice do I have?
We are system integrators and we propose solutions for our clients.
From what I read in Gartner Magic Quadrant, Aruba Switches rank highly.
It's a good solution.
I would rate this solution an eight 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.
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IT at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
Little to no faults or downtime, with quick and easy install
Pros and Cons
- "We have not had any issues with the product and its functions. It has been stable."
- "The customer service could be a bit quicker and the employees could be more professional."
What is our primary use case?
We use them for our networks as extensions.
What is most valuable?
The product is user friendly, little to no faults and downtime.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have not had any issues with the product and its functions. It has been stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We currently use the solution for approximately 400 employees. We have had no issues with scalability.
How are customer service and technical support?
The customer service could be a bit quicker and the employees could be more professional.
How was the initial setup?
The install was straightforward, we had no issues.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product is a bit expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Aruba Switches an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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