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Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform vs Huawei Enterprise Routers comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Pl...
Ranking in WAN Edge
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
WAN Optimization (2nd), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (7th)
Huawei Enterprise Routers
Ranking in WAN Edge
9th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Routers (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the WAN Edge category, the mindshare of Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is 8.1%, up from 7.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Enterprise Routers is 2.5%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Raja Waqar Ahmad - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 30, 2023
User-friendly and offers valuable feature for tracking traffic flow, providing insights into latency and exact paths from source to destination
In future releases, I would like to see security features, so Aruba might need some firewalls, like other vendors. For example, Fortinet gives the same feature, but it's gives the feature, that we can use the firewall as well. But, inside the Aruba, I didn't see this feature, secure device, I didn't see the feature. Although it's secure, we established a secure tunnel between all the branches, but still, Aruba might need some security features to be enhanced inside this product. It might be that Aruba doesn't need that one. But the vendor, if they are giving some extra security feature availability, they also give that feature.
Udochi Ododo - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 11, 2021
Easy to configure and troubleshoot, but they need more visibility in the licensing model
Huawei needs to be a bit more open with their licensing model. What I find is that when you buy equipment, you expect that you have a particular feature. By the time you want to use that feature, you realize that you need to acquire a license for it. That is the one thing that I think they need to improve on. Essentially, they need to open their licensing model such that when a customer buys a device, they have a full view of all of the available licenses for it. It's not at the time of use that the customer will now be informed that they need to purchase an additional license.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of Silver Peak VX is the flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the long-distance performance of the application storage is easy and effective."
"It is a scalable solution."
"The file and data reduction capabilities are very good. Without it, we have a great deal of network congestion."
"The most valuable feature of Silver Peak VX is the overall performance."
"The most valuable feature is the support for asymmetric lines."
"I had to deal with them on a couple of issues, but the tool's technical support is top-notch...The product's initial setup phase is straightforward and the easiest."
"The platform is valuable for bandwidth reduction."
"The most valuable features of Silver Peak VX are we can register our customers and they can receive free training and all the solutions features."
"Overall we have found the solution to be satisfactory."
"The solution provides support for 5G connectivity."
"The product’s technical support team is responsive."
"The product is good, easy to manage , and works fine."
"Internet access is a good feature."
"I use the product to connect to various access points to extend my network."
"The configuration syntax makes it easy for us to configure the device and perform troubleshooting when needed."
"It is a robust and efficient solution."
 

Cons

"Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform needs to improve integrations with other vendors."
"If compared with Cisco, then Aruba's pricing is very aggressive."
"More technical sessions should be offered for deploying the solution."
"There are some functional limitations that could improve."
"The security can be improved, with the firewall for example, because they supply a basic one but not a UTM."
"We would like to have better features for path selection. For example, if we know the network is going to go down then we would like to set up an alternate route for data packets in real-time."
"Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform’s stability and technical features need improvement."
"The support, which is the direct support from Aruba, has shortcomings and needs to be improved."
"Huawei Enterprise Routers can improve by enhancing their security. The software architecture and the operating system that runs on their router and the security capability are not as strong when compared to Cisco."
"The only problem I see is configuration loss."
"Syntax in the implementation process could be easier to understand for a new user or someone who doesn’t have prior experience using the product."
"We have encountered issues while integrating the product with Enterprise Management Systems. Huawei platform is good for Huawei but we face issues when we integrate it with other models."
"The internet speed reduces throughout the day. The tool is not stable."
"It would be better if the vendor provided support for small enterprises."
"There is not much of a technical team for Huawei available in Pakistan as compared to Cisco with respect to very complex networks."
"The product’s performance could be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license for Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect is paid annually."
"The price of Silver Peak VX is expensive compared to competitors. There are licenses, renewals, and support that need to be paid."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high, I rate the pricing around five to six."
"There is an annual license required to use Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect."
"Compared to other solutions, I think it is a cheap product in the market."
"The pricing for this product is good."
"You typically will license the hardware and you license the software to access the hardware capabilities. The price will range anywhere from a hundred to $300 a month. There are no additional costs."
"The license could improve for Silver Peak VX."
"The price of the solution is fair."
"These routers are not too expensive."
"There is no licence for this solution, but the solution could be cheaper."
"The solution is cheap compared to Cisco."
"Huawei offers a cheaper enterprise router solution than Cisco."
"The tool's licensing is yearly."
"The price is reasonable compared to Cisco's."
"The product is inexpensive, but there is an extra cost for replacement of the device."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
University
5%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
University
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Silver Peak NX?
The tool's most valuable feature is bandwidth optimization.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Silver Peak NX?
Compared to other solutions, I think it is a cheap product in the market. I think the pricing is good. I wish we had more sites. We have 30 locations domestically. I really wish we had more so we c...
What needs improvement with Silver Peak NX?
I haven't had a problem using the product since day one. As a matter of fact, I got it up and running by just reading the quick start guide and deploying it. It is really easy to deploy. I guess th...
What do you like most about Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The solution provides support for 5G connectivity.
What needs improvement with Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The NMS is positioned for large organizations. It supports zero to 5000 devices. It is an entry-level product. It would be better if the vendor provided support for small enterprises. Support must ...
 

Also Known As

Silver Peak NX, Silver Peak VX, Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect
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Sample Customers

Group Dekko, Kingston Technology, American Student Assistance, Ares Management, Charlotte Metro Credit Union, Colonial Savings, Community Bank, Denali Credit Union, Bed Bath & Beyond, Breweries of Cameroon, Carnival Australia, Coastal Beverages, Toshiba Electronics, Tru Blu Beverages, WAXIE Sanitary Supply, Charleston Area Medical Center, Community Health Plan, Healthcare Company, Mercy Health, Linklaters, Miles & Stockbridge, Thomson Snell & Passmore
Bus Online, VisionChina Media Inc. (VisionChina), China Network Television (CNTV), Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, ABC, BovenIJ hospital
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