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Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform vs Huawei Enterprise Routers comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Pl...
Ranking in WAN Edge
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
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
8th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Routers (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the WAN Edge category, the mindshare of Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is 8.3%, up from 7.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Enterprise Routers is 2.5%, down from 4.1% 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
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
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 most valuable feature of Silver Peak VX is the overall performance."
"The most valuable feature is the support for asymmetric lines."
"At the moment, for us, it is a very good solution because it has all the features we need and it is not so expensive."
"The tool's most valuable feature is bandwidth optimization."
"The initial setup is very easy and not confusing."
"The solution includes features for SD-WAN and WAN such as batch conditioning and optimization."
"Overall we have found the solution to be satisfactory."
"The product is good, easy to manage , and works fine."
"The solution provides support for 5G connectivity."
"I have been able to connect the solution to many platforms such as Windows, Apple, and Android."
"The configuration syntax makes it easy for us to configure the device and perform troubleshooting when needed."
"The routers have mainstream features that fulfill our needs."
"When we started, the connection was amazing for the 100G between the switches and the co-switch. What the students typically use for school is a maximum is 40 so they now have faster technology."
"The product’s technical support team is responsive."
 

Cons

"Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform needs to improve integrations with other vendors."
"More technical sessions should be offered for deploying the solution."
"The license features should improve in the solution. For example, when you purchase VMware, it starts at a low level that has some functionality. When you want to expand, the difference in the price is substantial. I purchased the lower functional version for $4,000, and now if I want to upgrade, they ask me for $80,000. This is a $76,000 difference, there's no logic, but this is VMware."
"They have to implement more security with it. The security, mainly their firewall functions, have to be included in the firewall features."
"I expect automation in the Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform's next release."
"This solution is suitable for small to medium-sized companies. If we have large-sized companies it is better to use Cisco or Palo Alto."
"I guess the tool should give you a little more flexibility on what you can show on the main window, which can be an area of improvement."
"In future releases, I would like to see security features, so Aruba might need some firewalls, like other vendors."
"It would be better if the vendor provided support for small enterprises."
"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 found we have to restart the routers or reconfigured them a lot of the time, this issue should improve. The quality of the hardware needs to be more durable."
"If Huawei can use its own OEM processor, it could be a good step up for future use in the network devices."
"The documentation is somewhat lacking and not easy to navigate."
"The internet speed reduces throughout the day. The tool is not stable."
"The internet service for enterprise bundle should be improved."
"The only problem I see is configuration loss."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Compared to other solutions, I think it is a cheap product in the market."
"The licensing would be cheap if we compare it with the others, like Cisco."
"There is an annual license required to use Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect."
"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."
"You have to negotiate when it comes to pricing and licensing."
"You can get both yearly and monthly options in licensing. It is not expensive."
"The price of Silver Peak VX is reasonable but could improve."
"The pricing for this product is good."
"Huawei Enterprise Routers’s cost is average. I rate its pricing a five out of ten."
"The tool's licensing is yearly."
"There are additional licensing costs. I am aware of additional licenses and which services are added to the router."
"There is no licence for this solution, but the solution could be cheaper."
"The price of the solution is fair."
"The solution's price is reasonable."
"Huawei offers a cheaper enterprise router solution than Cisco."
"The price is reasonable compared to Cisco's."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
8%
University
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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The product is very cheap and offers a huge discount as they are trying to enter the market. However, you have to pay extra for some services and support.
What needs improvement with Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The documentation is somewhat lacking and not easy to navigate. There are some errors and misleading information. The general appearance of the company site is also not user-friendly for downloadin...
 

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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