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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
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
WAN Optimization (2nd), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (6th)
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 April 2025, in the WAN Edge category, the mindshare of Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is 7.4%, up from 5.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Enterprise Routers is 2.4%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

JOHN UNAMBA - PeerSpot reviewer
Integrated security features and robust support improve network management
The solution was installed across two branches for a financial institution. One location had a data center, and the other was a branch office. For SaaS applications, traffic broke out from EdgeConnect directly to the cloud. Applications using the data center were channeled through the MPLS link…
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

"It is a scalable solution."
"Many features are valuable for automation, connectivity, and throughput."
"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."
"Aruba EdgeConnect has an inbuilt next-generation firewall, advanced routing capabilities, and one compression capacity."
"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 tool's most valuable feature is bandwidth optimization."
"The tool is easy to configure due to the existing pre-configured templates. It is easy to manage compared to legacy systems, which takes time. We can complete a site within 30 minutes. The tool's best feature is outdoor onboarding. You need to bring the box to the site with the internet. It is a simple plug-and-play. The solution offers a zero-touch procedure."
"The most valuable feature of Silver Peak VX is the overall performance."
"Overall we have found the solution to be satisfactory."
"The configuration syntax makes it easy for us to configure the device and perform troubleshooting when needed."
"There is a lot of information available about routers and how to configure Huawei Routers right now."
"The most valuable features for us are NAT, ATS, server capabilities, VPN tunneling, and management."
"The most valuable feature of Huawei Enterprise Routers is if have two networks at different geographical locations with a great deal of distance they work together as if they are on the same cloud network."
"The product is very reasonably priced."
"The solution provides support for 5G connectivity."
"The product is good, easy to manage , and works fine."
 

Cons

"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."
"I would like to have a physical appliance to use with the orchestrator for managing all EdgeConnect appliances. Currently, it's a virtual appliance."
"I would like to have a physical appliance to use with the orchestrator for managing all EdgeConnect appliances."
"In future releases, I would like to see security features, so Aruba might need some firewalls, like other vendors."
"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."
"Reporting is something that they can improve on."
"If compared with Cisco, then Aruba's pricing is very aggressive."
"The security can be improved, with the firewall for example, because they supply a basic one but not a UTM."
"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."
"The product’s performance could be better."
"The solution's technical support could be improved."
"The internet service for enterprise bundle should be improved."
"The documentation is somewhat lacking and not easy to navigate."
"It would be better if local storage management was more flexible, so that unused data could be easily removed."
"There isn't really any scalability potential."
"They should include features like IPS for security and response."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 licensing would be cheap if we compare it with the others, like Cisco."
"The price of Silver Peak VX is reasonable but could improve."
"The license could improve for Silver Peak VX."
"Compared to other solutions, I think it is a cheap product in the market."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high, I rate the pricing around five to six."
"The pricing for this product is good."
"The price of the solution is fair."
"The product is expensive."
"Huawei Enterprise Routers’s cost is average. I rate its pricing a five out of ten."
"The product is inexpensive, but there is an extra cost for replacement of the device."
"The solution's price is reasonable."
"Huawei offers a cheaper enterprise router solution than Cisco."
"These routers are not too expensive."
"There is no licence for this solution, but the solution could be cheaper."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Educational Organization
7%
 

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?
It is an affordable product and yet still a bit expensive.
What needs improvement with Silver Peak NX?
One area for improvement is the Intel support integration. The security could also improve.
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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