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Aruba Instant On Switches vs HPE ProCurve comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Aruba Instant On Switches
Ranking in LAN Switching
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE ProCurve
Ranking in LAN Switching
4th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant On Switches is 10.2%, up from 8.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE ProCurve is 12.2%, down from 14.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
LAN Switching
 

Featured Reviews

NassifKaleny - PeerSpot reviewer
A very stable tool that needs to offer better startup speed
Speed is an area of the product with certain shortcomings where improvements are required. The product's startup speed is very bad, as it is very slow. It takes around eight minutes to start up the firmware. The tool has to be easy to configure, especially when compared with NETGEAR, Cisco, and HPE. There is an easy way to configure with vendors other than Aruba.
Sandeep Rajguru - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers reliability and helps with vulnerability assessment
I use HPE ProCurve network in our organization. I can say that the product has improved the network flexibility in our company since I haven't seen any challenges from the last seven to eight years. The most valuable product for network management revolves around the area of VSB, also known as virtual switch bonding, which can quickly attach two or three switches or make them come together to quickly form a single switch. From a security perspective, my company does vulnerability assessment. From a security perspective, my company does vulnerability assessment. Following the hardening guidelines, the switches are configured according to the hardening parameters. The tool's reliability and uptime match our company's needs. My company enjoyed configuring the switches a lot, especially since we saw similarities between Cisco's and HPS's configuration processes. HPE ProCurve is user-friendly. We have a different product for network management, so my company doesn't use HPE ProCurve since we have already collaborated with some third-party products. I recommend the product to those who plan to use it. I recommend the product to those who plan to use it, especially since I have been using it without any issues for many years. I rate the tool a nine out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The cost and simplicity of the product are its most valuable features."
"It is easy for deployment and configuration."
"It is straightforward to set up."
"Aruba Central provides various AI features that we can use. It collects data on health and performance issues for wireless and wired clients."
"The initial setup is simple."
"Aruba's management solutions, like Aruba Central are valuable."
"The product's initial setup phase is very simple."
"The best thing about Aruba Instant On Switches is their cost."
"One of the biggest things in HPE ProCurve that I like, though not necessarily a feature, is the HPE warranty because it's probably better than any of the other vendors that we deal with, as it has a lifetime replacement. Feature-wise, the web interface of HPE ProCurve is typically pretty good and I like that as well."
"HPE ProCurve is very complex for junior engineers and beginners. You need a lot of experience in managing switches in order to use this switch."
"The most valuable features of HPE ProCurve are the reports, lifetime warranty, and CLI."
"HPE ProCurve offers a very good value proposition compared to that of other switches and is very energy-efficient."
"The most valuable feature of HPE ProCurve is its ease of use and implementation."
"The LAN features give us exactly what we need."
"We don't mind the cost in general."
"This is a very reliable solution."
 

Cons

"We would like to see more documentation."
"In the next version, they should add a firewall from a single source."
"The price has room for improvement."
"We are interested in acquiring a firewall that provides a comprehensive solution. In other words, we're seeking a firewall that encompasses multiple aspects, such as exceptional switches and active phone functionalities."
"In general, mostly in Instant On series, if we could have much more control on the switches, at least. We'd like a CLI access so that, when we want to do some advanced configurations we could."
"The solution’s GUI should be improved a bit."
"They could provide additional uplink ports, such as eight instead of four. It will be beneficial for our use case."
"It is not a very scalable solution."
"The CLI is a bit confusing. It is not the easiest to manage, especially if you come from a Cisco environment."
"The product must provide something similar to Cisco’s command-line interface."
"Since we transfer from one gigabit to ten gigabits of information, in a future release, it would benefit to have more high-speed ports."
"HPE ProCurve's web interface is old, and I have to log in on each device separately, making them the product's shortcomings that need improvement."
"The solution should offer different gigabit interfaces. Right now, they have ten gigabits. However, for our needs, we only need one gigabit. We don't need 24 or 48 ports. We only need eight to ten. HPE should introduce into their portfolio some smaller and more compact options."
"There should be faster interfaces on the switch, such as 25 gigabits."
"An area for improvement in HPE ProCurve is the web interface not being as robust because you still have to go to the COI to make modifications or look at the exact configuration."
"I would like to see integration with HPE OneView."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product has good pricing."
"Aruba Instant On Switches is slightly cheaper than Cisco."
"Aruba Instant On Switches is cheaper than Cisco and expensive compared to some Chinese brand products."
"The pricing is quite low compared to other products, which is good for the customer."
"Aruba Instant On Switches is not expensive."
"The solution is the cheapest A-class switch."
"We pay an annual licensing fee."
"The product is not cheaply priced, especially when compared to the other vendors in the market."
"The product has a good price compared to other solutions."
"We have an annual support subscription."
"You buy the switch and that's it."
"The price could be more competitive."
"The licensing for HPE ProCurve is a one-time cost, though it's varied somewhat. What my company purchased was usually between $3,500 and $5,000 one-time cost."
"There is a license required to use HPE ProCurve."
"There is no need to pay for the solution's license."
"I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, with one being very cheap and ten being very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
21%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Educational Organization
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Educational Organization
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Aruba Instant On Switches?
The solution has a simple deployment and zero border.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Instant On Switches?
If one is very bad, and ten is a very good price, I rate the tool's price as a six.
What needs improvement with Aruba Instant On Switches?
The difficulty with the tool is in the area of troubleshooting. The problem that we have in our company is that the switches don't get connected properly. In the future, I want to see AI in the too...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE ProCurve?
HPE ProCurve is competitively priced, with a difference of approximately 30 to 35% compared to other vendors like Cisco. This makes it a viable option for businesses with limited budgets, particula...
What needs improvement with HPE ProCurve?
The product could improve scalability and support for advanced networking features. Including advanced interfaces like QSFP and enhanced support for AI-driven network solutions would make it more c...
 

Also Known As

Aruba Instant On 1930 Switches
ProCurve, HP ProCurve
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

KEMET, Vestavia Hills City Schools, Dropbox
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School, DY 4 Systems, EdgeWing, Edmonton Public Schools District, Halton Catholic District School Board, Hartwick College, Hatch Associates, Huntingdon College, Roseville Joint Union High School District, Saddleback Valley Unified School District, One Superior Place
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