Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs Aruba Airwave comparison

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and HPE Aruba Networking are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.3, while HPE Aruba Networking is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.3. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise holds a 1.6% mindshare in NMA, compared to HPE Aruba Networking’s 8.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of HPE Aruba Networking users who would recommend it.

Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista

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100% willing to recommend

Aruba Airwave

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89% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista and Aruba Airwave based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Network Management Applications solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs. Aruba Airwave Report (Updated: October 2024).

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Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs. Aruba Airwave

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Categories and Ranking

Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista

Ranking in Network Management Applications

15th

Average Rating

8.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Aruba Airwave

Ranking in Network Management Applications

2nd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is 1.6%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Aruba Airwave is 8.2%, down from 10.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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John Mark

IT network admin at a hospitality company with 501-1,000 employees

An unified solution best suited for network management and connectivity

The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license. The web-based interface of OmniVista is user-friendly, but for some administrative tasks and functions, you have to use the CLI, which is difficult if you don't have enough training. It relies heavily on CLI guides and manuals. For improvements, I'd suggest making the WiFi access points lighter. Lighter access points like those from TP-Link or Ubiquiti would be better. Additionally, the switches struggle with heat in our environment. They can get very hot and damage the electrical components due to inadequate cooling.

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Prashant-Patel

Senior Presales Consultant - Networking Solutions at Mannai

The solution has multi-vendor support, and it can be used for network management

Aruba Airwave is an on-prem solution, so you have to manage it with your servers to be deployed. You can also deploy it on the cloud if you have your own private cloud. All the configuration guides and the different types of designs you need are available from Aruba Airwave's portal. I would recommend Aruba Airwave to other users. Overall, I rate Aruba Airwave ten out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The reports are good."

"I really like Visual RAF. I use that a lot and then I use the up and down status reports because it'll send me emails and text messages when access points go up or down. That way, I'm aware of what's going on."

"OmniVista is a unified solution. It makes management easier in case the router, switch and the WiFi are of the same brand. It also allows us to monitor the WiFi signal strength, switch speed, and bandwidth consumption, and easily block users. We also use the analytics feature, which provides a dashboard showing the number of users per WiFi access point, signal strength, and internet performance. It also monitors the temperature of the equipment."

"Network management solution that's very stable and scalable. It has a straightforward installation, fast technical support, and multiple features such as reporting, network health analysis, etc."

"The most valuable feature of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is the monitoring of wired and wireless equipment."

"Being able to see the health of the network is most valuable. It is very strong in terms of stability and scalability. Their technical support is also good."

"It is a good investment for features."

"The command line is very user-friendly, making it easy to implement the network."

"The technical support services are good."

"The most valuable features are the error log and intrusion log. It also provides an overview of your assets. It gives a good database for wireless coverage."

"It's scalable because it's licensed per device and we bought licenses with each device. I would rate it a nine out of ten for scalability."

"The most beneficial feature for network monitoring in Aruba Airwave is the Live Heat Map. It helps identify interferences, coverage issues, and user connectivity issues. The device management capability of Aruba Airwave is good. It provides end-to-end visibility from the user to the access point, the switch, and the internet breakout. From a monitoring, management, and orchestration standpoint, it is very effective and can manage any scale of deployment."

"AirWave definitely helps us troubleshoot and get to the root cause of the issues. It gives you an excellent indication of what's going on within your network at different locations. You can get to the area, take a look at the AirWave analysis, and make informed decisions."

"The most valuable features of the solution are its dashboard and simplicity."

"The solution's initial setup process is straightforward."

"This solution is definitely stable."

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Cons

"Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista could improve by adding more cybersecurity features."

"The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license."

"I would like to see a little better reporting, not reporting features, the report maker to be a little better."

"One feature that is missing is the netting feature, which allows for public-to-private network transitions and vice versa."

"It needs to be infused with more artificial intelligence and machine learning."

"They should add more security features."

"Adding a reliable and proper heatmap for the access points would make this solution better."

"The location of the WiFi connection should be available to all users."

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"We're looking for more device compatibility. Like compatibility with third-party devices."

"Pricing for Aruba Airwave could be cheaper, which is an area for improvement in the solution."

"The integration with other platforms like Cisco needs to be improved."

"Cost is always a big issue for partners."

"We encounter delayed ETAs in the manufacturing of hardware."

"I want a management solution to manage and monitor everything from a single dashboard. This is not there with Airwave."

"We sometimes have problems with troubleshooting between the GUI and the CLI manipulation."

"Its pricing and support could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is cheaper compared to other tools on the market. The license for this software is a one-time license only, so there is no renewal needed. It's a perpetual license."

"Its price is reasonable."

"I would rate OmniVista's pricing seven out of ten since it is expensive."

"This is an open-source solution, we do not pay any money to use it."

"Run a 90 day free Proof of Concept (PoC) for each product by implementing and using it fully in your environment. This way you will be educated on its features, functionality, and manageability."

"The cost is perfect because the devices have a lifetime warranty, and the licensing is good as well."

"This product is not expensive."

"The licensing is on an yearly basis."

"It's device-based licensing. One device requires one license."

"Aruba Airwave is an expensive solution."

"Aruba Airwave's licensing cost is not that expensive."

"The licensing cost for Aruba Airwave increased from $72 to $210 within a few months. It would be better if the pricing for the solution were cheaper."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

17%

Government

10%

Educational Organization

University

Computer Software Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Government

University

Company Size

By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?

It is a good investment for features.

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What needs improvement with Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?

One feature that is missing is the netting feature, which allows for public-to-private network transitions and vice versa. The implementation process itself might benefit from simplification.

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What is your primary use case for Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?

I am working with Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista, dealing with switches, such as the OmniSwitch and OmniAccess Stellar. I am also involved in working with ePBX and OmniBasics Enterprise.

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What do you like most about Aruba Airwave?

I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Airwave?

The tool is expensive. If one is bad or expensive, and ten is very good or cheap, I rate the product's price as a six.

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What needs improvement with Aruba Airwave?

The tool's expensive nature is an area of concern where improvements are required. The product's scalability can be improved.

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Also Known As

Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 2500, OmniVista Cirrus, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista Cirrus, OmniVista 2500 NMS, OmniVista 2500 VMM, OmniVista 3600,

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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

HPE Aruba Networking

Overview

Get cohesive management and network-wide visibility with a full set of tools for converged campus networks and data centers.
With this comprehensive and powerful network management tool, you’ll benefit from a full set of components for infrastructure and device configuration, monitoring, backup, scheduling, security, alerts, quarantine, troubleshooting, downtime resolution, and overall management.

Along with making day-to-day network operations more efficient, the Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500 Network Management System (NMS) provides all the network management tools and reports you need to track and achieve your business goals.

Offering granular visibility into wired and wireless networks, AirWave is the only management platform designed with mobile devices and apps in mind. By proactively monitoring the health and performance of all things connected, AirWave lets IT gain the insights they need to support the digital workplace.

Sample Customers

Blickle and Scherer, Loughborough University, CSF Inox, Caritas Speyer

Henkel, University of Findlay, University of Minnesota Duluth, University of Iowa

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