Aruba Switches Reviews

Aruba Central is very valuable to us.

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.

I have been using Aruba Switches for three years.

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

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.

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

The initial setup is very easy. 

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.

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.

We had a need to implement a distributed data center, split over two different sites, which were still more or less in each other's vicinity, less than a kilometer apart. The Aruba CX line products was one of the candidates in review and it was deemed the most logical choice We are customers of Aruba and I'm the team leader of technical support.

What I like about the product is its open architecture, the API based line of thought, so to speak. There are plenty of options and possibilities for automation and programming. We see that as a way forward for networking as a whole. These are data center switches and it provides a good use case for programming and the like.

The solution is a little less convenient for more simplified management needs. It doesn't use a traditional, classical user interface for small changes. For monitoring, it's fine, but for small changes, less so. It means that our staff who have a less technical background are not able to help out with minor changes - the environment is less suitable for them.

I do think the graphical user interface for small changes could use some more love, so to speak. But let me reiterate that it's only required for staff that is less knowledgeable. For larger rollouts, larger deployment, everything ought to be API and program based. And in that department, the environment is quite sufficient.

I've been using this solution for a couple of months. 

The stability is great. 

The scalability is great. 

We're very happy with the technical support, they're doing a great job. 

We switched to this product because the previous solution had reached its end of support and end of life.

The initial setup had some complexity to it. Implementation took about two or three months, but that was right at the top of the COVID-19 breakout here in the Netherlands. So we had quite a bit of a setback due to that. If it wasn't like that, it might've taken less time. Our network partner carried out the deployment - they did a great job. In normal times, we'd have between 500-600 users, but for now there are about 300 using the solution. Maintenance is not an issue. We don't have plans to increase usage for now. Our on-premise deployment has suffered a lot due to the COVID-19 outbreak so we have less customers on premises which means that for now there's no further deployment necessary.

We looked at the Cisco option, but since we already had Aruba wireless and we had virtually no Cisco products in our environments, we went for Aruba. 

If you start using these products, then it's a good idea to check whether the product that you're going to use is in the same management fabric. We use a slightly different hardware architecture for the access switches, the 2930f environment, and that uses a different management layer. So if I was to think about it again, I would try to see if it's possible to get the whole environment within the same management fabric. By doing that you ease up on a lot of the manageability issues.

I would rate this solution a nine out of 10. 

We primarily use the solution for our IT infrastructure.

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

The pricing could be adjusted.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

We had a provider that assisted us with the implementation.

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

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.

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.

I have been using Aruba Switches for the past two years.

The stability is very good.

We do see scalability.

Technical support is excellent.

Positive

The initial setup is very straightforward.

We have used a consultant team and it has taken two years to deploy because of the size of the project.

We pay for the clear pass and the controller.

I would rate Aruba Switches an eight out of ten.

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.

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

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.

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.

It's a very stable product.

Aruba Switches are very scalable.

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

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.

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

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

I would rate Aruba Switches an eight out of ten.

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.  

The thing that I have found most valuable about the Aruba product is that it is very stable. It provides great performance and reliability.  

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.  

I am a systems architect and ee have been using Aruba switches at our company for two years.  

It is very stable. We have no trouble with the performance.  

It is very scalable. It is a stackable switch and that gives it scalability.  

We have not needed to use Aruba's technical support. The product has not given us any issues that require it.  

The initial setup is very straightforward. The deployment takes only about half-an-hour. It is very fast.   

Price-wise, the product is a little expensive compared to the competition.  

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.  

We provide networks with antennae switches and Wi-Fi switches for small to medium-sized businesses for customers in the UAE.

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.

They don't have any data center switches.

It's quite stable. After Cisco HPE Autobus, it's the best on the market.

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.

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.

The initial setup is straightforward. It's easy.

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.

I am using Aruba Switches in hospitals, educational institutions, and government networks.

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.

I have been using Aruba Switches for approximately 20 years.

Aruba Switches are highly scalable.

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.

When I contact support, such as through email, it takes a long time to receive a response.

The installation of Aruba Switches is not difficult. The implementation took me two hours.

I did the implementation of the solution myself.

There is a license to use the solution.

I rate Aruba Switches a ten out of ten.