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Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform vs VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Pl...
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
7th
Ranking in WAN Edge
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
WAN Optimization (2nd)
VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
5th
Ranking in WAN Edge
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2024, in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category, the mindshare of Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is 7.5%, up from 7.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN is 12.3%, down from 12.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
 

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.
SB
Feb 14, 2021
Straightforward to set up and the support is good, but service providers should be enabled to have global visibility
My company works with a wide range of SD-WAN services to bring such solutions to clients. The use cases depend, as they vary from client to client. One of them is application prioritization, and cost always comes into play when replacing a traditional MPLS network Some of the service providers…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup is very easy and not confusing."
"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 most valuable features of Silver Peak VX are we can register our customers and they can receive free training and all the solutions features."
"The most valuable feature of Silver Peak VX is the overall performance."
"Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has high availability."
"The most valuable feature is the support for asymmetric lines."
"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 biggest feature is called D.M.P.O., or Dynamic Multipath Optimization, which is one of the technologies that they use to deliver or ensure data integrity."
"Initially, we had a scattered environment, but VMware SD-WAN helped us achieve centralization, which was beneficial."
"VMware is the only SD-WAN solution that integrates with Azure Virtual WAN."
"This solution is as stable as most firewalls. VMware is a reputable vendor."
"The most valuable feature of VMware SD-WAN is security. Additionally, the integration and configuration are easier to do than with other solutions, such as Cisco."
"One of the key use cases for VMware SD-WAN was assisting a customer in the industrial zone. They required virtualized servers and wanted to enable VMware SD-WAN to connect their sites in Japan or China. We assisted in building the system by integrating VMware servers and utilizing the Cisco suite."
"Anyone can migrate over to VeloCloud, it's that simple, just plug in the necessary cables and it's done."
"The cloud gateway is a very good feature for scaling purposes, etc."
 

Cons

"In future releases, I would like to see security features, so Aruba might need some firewalls, like other vendors."
"They have to implement more security with it. The security, mainly their firewall functions, have to be included in the firewall features."
"More technical sessions should be offered for deploying the solution."
"The security can be improved, with the firewall for example, because they supply a basic one but not a UTM."
"If compared with Cisco, then Aruba's pricing is very aggressive."
"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."
"The support from Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has declined since Aruba acquired them. The knowledge and speed of the agents could improve."
"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."
"This solution can be improved by integrating other security solutions."
"The solution is pricey. It could be cheaper."
"VMware SD-WAN is complicated to configure."
"There is room for improvement with respect to security."
"Technical support is in need of improvement."
"VMware SD-WAN could improve if the hardware could integrate the interface using ICP. Additionally, if VMware SD-WAN is used with SSE providers that use tunnels there are some issues prioritizing traffic because it cannot decrypt."
"There is room for improvement in the pricing."
"VMware SD-WAN can improve on the security features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing fees depend on the bandwidth. As an example of what we charge our customers, for 100MB without Boost, the price is approximately $2,000. That includes the licensing and the unit."
"There is an annual license required to use Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect."
"The license could improve for Silver Peak VX."
"The price of Silver Peak VX is reasonable but could improve."
"You have to negotiate when it comes to pricing and licensing."
"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."
"You can get both yearly and monthly options in licensing. It is not expensive."
"There is only a standard fee for the solution."
"The solution's price combines the license and the bandwidth you used."
"VMware SD-WAN provides competitive pricing."
"VeloCloud performs as well as the Cisco SD-WAN but it is cheaper in price."
"My understanding is that the pricing is in the same range as other solutions."
"Price would be a challenge for customers, because it is expensive."
"The price of this solution should be lower."
"The minimum cost is $10,000 a month to have a monitoring station set up."
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Answers from the Community

SM
Aug 16, 2022
Aug 16, 2022
@Diyaspino,​ all three are overpriced. Depending on what are you looking for, you may look at Fortinet or even check the latest Sophos offering. There is a number of different postings on SD-WAN in the last few years. Once people learned that SD-WAN is an old VPN with a new user interface, they moved to a new buzzword.
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EB
Jul 25, 2022
Hi @Malith Chandrasekara, @TEDDY LLANO, @reviewer1657632, @Dániel Halmai, @Paul Woods, @Lipaz Hessel ​and @MohamedArshath, Can you please chime in and help @Diyaspino ​with this question? We appreciate your help.  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
DI
Aug 16, 2022
@Diyaspino,​ all three are overpriced.  Depending on what are you looking for, you may look at Fortinet or even check the latest Sophos offering.  There is a number of different postings on SD-WAN in the last few years. Once people learned that SD-WAN is an old VPN with a new user interface, they moved to a new buzzword. 
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Retailer
5%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
5%
 

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?
You can get both yearly and monthly options in licensing. It is not expensive.
What needs improvement with Silver Peak NX?
There were issues, but now it is improving.
What are the biggest differences between Fortinet Fortigate and VMware SD-WAN?
One of our favorite things about Fortinet Fortigate is that you can deploy on the cloud or on premises. It is a very stable, reliable, and consistent solution. We like that we can manage the entire...
What do you like most about VMware SD-WAN?
One of the key use cases for VMware SD-WAN was assisting a customer in the industrial zone. They required virtualized servers and wanted to enable VMware SD-WAN to connect their sites in Japan or C...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware SD-WAN?
VMware SD-WAN provides competitive pricing. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten.
 

Also Known As

Silver Peak NX, Silver Peak VX, Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect
VMware SD-WAN, VeloCloud
 

Overview

 

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
Redmond, Coca Cola, Roka Bioscience, MetTel, Deutsche Telekom, Rockford Construction,  The Bay Club, tru Independence, Triton Management Services, DevCon, AXPM
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