Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform vs Juniper Contrail SD-WAN comparison

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform and Juniper Contrail SD-WAN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform vs. Juniper Contrail SD-WAN Report (Updated: May 2024).

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Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform vs. Juniper Contrail SD-WAN

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Pl...

Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions

7th

Ranking in WAN Edge

7th

Average Rating

8.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

WAN Optimization (1st)

Juniper Contrail SD-WAN

Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions

15th

Ranking in WAN Edge

15th

Average Rating

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category, the market share of Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is 5.5% and it decreased by 36.0% compared to the previous year. The market share of Juniper Contrail SD-WAN is 1.2% and it increased by 39.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions

Unique Categories:

WAN Optimization

20.0%

WAN Edge

5.3%

Featured Reviews

Suraj Krishna

IT Consultant at Orange

Apr 20, 2023

Flexible, efficient, and responsive support

Silver Peak VX is used for WAN optimization 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. This solution is suitable for small to medium-sized…

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RodrigoFlores

Network Infrastructure Lead (ITS1) at a government with 10,001+ employees

May 30, 2023

A scalable solution that is easy to configure

Juniper Contrail SD-WAN has very similar things to Silver Peak, which we were interested in, but when we analyzed it, we realized that we were pretty much getting similar features under Mist. However, the demo by Juniper Contrail SD-WAN was very promising and better than Meraki. Speaking in more detail about the performance of the circuit, Meraki can give a view of what's happening. But with Juniper, if you want, you can focus more on the user experience, especially considering that we have a lot of people working remotely. The solution is more specific about what's happening since it explains where the problem may lie and points out areas where there is a problem. So, we like that it provides more visibility. In general, that would summarize it.

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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

"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."

"First and foremost, it enables the customer to deploy high availability connections. This kind of solution enables them to deploy these HA connections for policies mostly automatically. It's a more automated approach than with other vendors."

"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."

"The most valuable feature is the support for asymmetric lines."

"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."

"The file and data reduction capabilities are very good. Without it, we have a great deal of network congestion."

"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."

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"I've worked with several SD-WAN solutions over the past few years, and the product felt more like an automated provisioning tool. Unlike solutions from Palo Alto or other SD-WANs orchestrated by a SaaS solution, Juniper Contrail SD-WAN already had the files and built their SaaS to orchestrate the configuration. Initially, you didn't do much, but then it started adding some routing capabilities."

"It gives you that level of visibility to understand what's going on between layer four and layer seven."

"My customers use the solution to have better control and knowledge about the applications inside ONE Access. It also helps them cut costs by reducing MPLs and using better internet access from FTTH."

"It supports desktop management, network management, and SD-WAN policies."

"The solution is more specific about what's happening since it explains where the problem may lie and points out areas where there is a problem. So, we like that it provides more visibility."

"The support is very good from Juniper and from the local distributors."

Cons

"In future releases, I would like to see security features, so Aruba might need some firewalls, like other vendors."

"The support, which is the direct support from Aruba, has shortcomings and needs to be improved."

"Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform needs to improve integrations with other vendors."

"The support from Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has declined since Aruba acquired them. The knowledge and speed of the agents could improve."

"They have to implement more security with it. The security, mainly their firewall functions, have to be included in the firewall features."

"The security can be improved, with the firewall for example, because they supply a basic one but not a UTM."

"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."

"More technical sessions should be offered for deploying the solution."

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"Areas for improvement in the Juniper Contrail SD-WAN solution include the on-premises deployment process."

"Implementing new branches or changing existing ones in Juniper Contrail SD-WAN wasn't as straightforward as with other solutions like Meraki SD-WAN, which is almost plug-and-play with its zero-touch provisioning. In Juniper Contrail SD-WAN, it was more challenging."

"The training could be better. When it comes to the demo dashboard capability, I feel like it could be much easier for our customers to use. Our last customer complained about this."

"The solution is expensive. Its support can be better."

"The solution installs similarly to competitors. It is not more difficult or easier. However, it could be easier and take less time for the installation."

"The only issue was the switch we got, which was a little problematic because it was PoC equipment, and we had a little problem with that."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You have to negotiate when it comes to pricing and licensing."

"The pricing for this product is good."

"The price of Silver Peak VX is expensive compared to competitors. There are licenses, renewals, and support that need to be paid."

"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 license could improve for Silver Peak VX."

"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."

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"The cost of the solution is a little expensive. The hardware is a one-time purchase fee and the software is purchased on an annual basis. There are additional costs for other software features that are available which are on an annual basis, such as extra capacity."

"They are neither very expensive nor cheap. So, we can consider its pricing somewhere in the middle."

"The licensing structure is very flexible."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Educational Organization

31%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

Manufacturing Company

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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Silver Peak NX?

You can get both yearly and monthly options in licensing. It is not expensive.

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What needs improvement with Silver Peak NX?

There were issues, but now it is improving.

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What do you like most about Juniper Contrail SD-WAN?

I've worked with several SD-WAN solutions over the past few years, and the product felt more like an automated provisioning tool. Unlike solutions from Palo Alto or other SD-WANs orchestrated by a ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Contrail SD-WAN?

My advice regarding setup costs, pricing, and licensing for Juniper Contrail SD-WAN would be to carefully evaluate and position the solution in line with competitive offerings, especially consideri...

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What needs improvement with Juniper Contrail SD-WAN?

Implementing new branches or changing existing ones in Juniper Contrail SD-WAN wasn't as straightforward as with other solutions like Meraki SD-WAN, which is almost plug-and-play with its zero-touc...

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Also Known As

Silver Peak NX, Silver Peak VX, Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect

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Overview

The EdgeConnect SD-WAN platform secures and powers a self-driving wide area network for cloud-first enterprises.

In today’s edge-to-cloud enterprise, user experience and security are not optional

Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN provides a secure network foundation for Zero Trust and SASE. It includes a first-class SD-WAN paired with a next-generation firewall delivering unmatched quality of experience and advanced security.

Best-of-breed SASE with no compromise

EdgeConnect SD-WAN enables a best-of-breed SASE architecture that meets the security requirements of today’s digital organizations. It provides comprehensive SD-WAN and security services including next-generation firewall, fine-grained segmentation, IDS/IPS, and tightly integrates with many SSE (Security Service Edge) solutions.

Contrail SD-WAN delivers a simple, automated multicloud SD-WAN. It enables you to create an evolvable architecture to simplify growth, from secure routers to SD-WAN, SD-Branch, and beyond. It automates the WAN edge across Juniper virtual cloud endpoints and on-premises next-generation firewall or universal CPE platforms. And it provisions and enforces multilevel security policy at scale, across multiple clouds and enterprise sites with diverse topologies.

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

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