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Dheni Prasetyo - PeerSpot reviewer
Network & Security Department Head at Hypernet Indonesia
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
A very stable and scalable product that does not take much time to set up

What is our primary use case?

We used the product for distribution.

What needs improvement?

The UI could improve, where menus and features or functions could be moved a bit, so it's better for us. For example, the one dealing with uplinks could be grouped into a dropdown or something like that.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used Aruba switches for about five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the stability of Aruba switches an eight out of ten.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The product is scalable. Seven people in my company are working with Aruba switches.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is not complex. It could take up to two hours to set up VLANs or different work groups, but it depends.

What about the implementation team?

We implemented the solution in-house. We have 11 staff members deploying and maintaining the product.

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

The price is higher than other brands, so I recommend the product to enterprises.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Aruba switches an eight out of ten and recommend the product to other users.

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Managing Director at P & P Enterprise Solution Co.,Ltd.
Real User
Top 5
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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reviewer1190679 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Architect & Pre-Sales Consultant at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Reseller
A feature-rich and reliable device that is easy to work with and has amazing technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "The technical support is fantastic!"
  • "The need to come up with a bit more flexibility in their range of models."

What is our primary use case?

I'm a reseller and I supply these switches to customers.

The use case of this solution is to connect endpoint devices through to the data centers.

What is most valuable?

It has several awesome features. I actually prefer Aruba over Huawei.

What needs improvement?

With Aruba, some of the models that are available, you need simple features, but you have to go to very high models, very expensive models.

They need to come up with a bit more flexibility in their range of models.

I would like to see more flexibility with regard to the models that are available.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using HP Switches for about 15 years, then when HP bought Aruba, it became Aruba and I started using it under the new name.

We use all of the versions that are available. I use the older Aruba OS Switches. I use the new Aruba CX Switches. It just depends on what the customer needs.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's a very stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Aruba Switches are very scalable.

How are customer service and technical support?

The technical support is fantastic! Absolutely fantastic. We have no problems with their technical support.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. They are the easiest switches to work with.

The deployment time varies; if it's one switch then it will be quick. If it's a hundred switches, it will take a while.

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

here are no licensing costs for the Aruba Switches. However, there are licensing costs for some of their other solutions.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend it 100%. Absolutely no problem with it.

I would rate Aruba Switches an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller.
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reviewer1372257 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Real User
The command line interface is very useful and has good scalability
Pros and Cons
  • "We have found that the command line interface is very useful and very similar to Cisco devices."
  • "I would say that the customization of the switches could be easier to configure."

What is our primary use case?

We use and sell the 800 series switch. We compare the Aruba switches to the comparable Cisco switches as they have a similar feature set. We can sell them primarily because they cost less than Cisco. We use the Virtual Switching Extension feature that Aruba has for better performance and high availability. Aruba switches can be used in small and large businesses.

What is most valuable?

We have found that the command line interface is very useful and very similar to Cisco devices. We have also found that the Aruba switches are very easy to use.

What needs improvement?

I would say that the customization of the switches could be easier to configure.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Aruba Switches for the last six to seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Aruba switches are a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Aruba switches are very scalable. It can be integrated with other solutions. They can be used with either ClearPass or Cisco ICE.

How are customer service and technical support?

Aruba technical support is very useful. you can contact them with a global number. They answer very quickly, in a few minutes we have the engineer on the call. So the technical support seems better than Cisco from a support perspective.

How was the initial setup?

This initial setup of Aruba switches is very simple. The length of the deployment depends on how many switches are, and what type of switches you're doing, access switches versus the distribution switches. With a larger deployment, we need to take the time to take appropriate order, depending upon the client, location, and all that.

What about the implementation team?

We deploy the Aruba switches for our clients.

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

Aruba switches are cheaper than Cisco for a similar feature set. The licensing costs are also cheaper than Cisco.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We have also used Cisco switches and they provide a similar feature set.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Aruba switches at a nine out of a scale of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1218558 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Director at a government
Real User
Very reliable and easy to use but could have a better dashboard
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is very reliable. It's easy to use with other solutions."
  • "The interface could be more user-friendly and the dashboard could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for our IT infrastructure.

What is most valuable?

The solution is very reliable. It's easy to use with other solutions.

What needs improvement?

The pricing could be adjusted.

The interface could be more user-friendly and the dashboard could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Now and then there tend to be issues if we have a virtual stack. If there's a power failure, the switches come up at different times. This means we have to shut down the stack and then put them up in a proper way. Otherwise, we will have issues with the IP and those kinds of things. I should note that I've only seen this issue with the virtual stack.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable enough. The product itself is fantastic; I've had no issues with scalability. Currently, we have about 700 people using the technology.

How are customer service and technical support?

The solution's technical support is okay. I would prefer more engagements around new products and roadmaps, however.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I've never used a different solution. At a previous company, we worked with Cisco switches, which I thought were good until I came to this job and saw you could get a cheaper solution that was just as good.

How was the initial setup?

My network is segmented, however, it's not too complex. The last refresh we did was 2016 and that took us two days over a weekend.

What about the implementation team?

We had a provider that assisted us with the implementation.

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

The pricing is decent. It's less expensive than Cisco.

What other advice do I have?

We use both the cloud and on-premises deployment models.

I would recommend the solution, especially if you are on a tight budget and are looking for a no-nonsense product.

I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.

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reviewer1833807 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Scalable switches that provide reliable connectivity in a remote environment
Pros and Cons
  • "We use this solution for small and middle sized offices across different locations. The switches connect to the remote sites for distribution to the end user."
  • "We have needed to upgrade software to fix some challenges we experienced. After downloading the latest version of Aruba, these were fixed."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution for small and middle sized offices across different locations. The switches connect to the remote sites for distribution to the end user. 

What needs improvement?

We have needed to upgrade software to fix some challenges we experienced. After downloading the latest version of Aruba, these were fixed. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used this solution for three years. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward. The time to deploy depends on the experience you have and how many switches you are setting up. 

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

This is an affordable solution. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
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Senior Technical Officer at Sri Lanka Telecom Services
Real User
Scalable and secure switches offering high-speed connectivity
Pros and Cons
  • "Aruba Central is very valuable to us."
  • "I would prefer it if they reduced the cost of the switches and the access points."

What is most valuable?

Aruba Central is very valuable to us.

What needs improvement?

I would prefer it if they reduced the cost of the switches and the access points. They are very high for a country like Sri Lanka. It's a good product, but the price is too high.

Here, most customers are interested in cheaper, local solutions like Planet Switches. I think Auba is better than the local solutions, but they need to cut the cost down in order for people to switch over to them.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Aruba Switches for three years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Aruba Switches are both scalable and stable. I am pretty satisfied with this product.

How are customer service and technical support?

Their technical support is pretty good. Actually, the first level of support is given by our supplier. Regardless of the time, they will help you.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Before Aruba, we worked with Cisco, but personally, I prefer Aruba.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy. 

What about the implementation team?

I'm not part of the configuration team. We have a team that handles all implementation and configuration. I am part of the design team.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Aruba for anyone looking for a stable enterprise-level solution.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Aruba Switches a rating of eight. If they lowered the cost and introduced some basic-level features and access points, I would give them a higher rating. Basic Aruba access points are expensive in Sri Lanka.

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Chandana Weerasinghe - PeerSpot reviewer
Director / General Manager - Infrastructure Software and Networking at DMS Electronics (Pvt) Ltd
Real User
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?

The migration from older to newer products could be improved.

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.

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
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