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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
2nd
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
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant On Switches is 9.9%, up from 8.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE ProCurve is 12.2%, down from 14.2% 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 initial setup is simple."
"It is easy for deployment and configuration."
"It is a very stable solution."
"The solution's most beneficial feature is that you obtain A-class equipment for the lowest price."
"Instant On Switches' best feature is the 1930, which is stackable."
"The solution has a simple deployment and zero border."
"The solution is suitable for small businesses and small offices."
"Setup is easy."
"The web page interface is very convenient and easy to use for setting up your feedback loops."
"We don't mind the cost in general."
"It is easy to deploy."
"The user interface is the most valuable aspect of the solution for us."
"Inter-VLAN is a great feature."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"HPE ProCurve has plenty of features."
 

Cons

"Its scalability needs improvement."
"They could provide additional uplink ports, such as eight instead of four. It will be beneficial for our use case."
"Room for improvement would be if they consolidated administration from multiple locations."
"The solution’s initial setup is very complex."
"Some L3 features could be included in the solution."
"The price has room for improvement."
"Instant On Switches' layer 3 and visibility could be improved."
"The product's startup speed is very bad, as it is very slow."
"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."
"HPE ProCurve could improve by making their command more similar to other solutions, such as the access codes. There should be a standard. Additionally, if the configurations could be done from the cloud would be a benefit and the port uplink speed should improve."
"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."
"If you make a change and you disconnect yourself from the switch, you will create an issue."
"They should learn from other vendors, such as Cisco. They all have a few specific routing features. HPE doesn't have any cheap BGP solution."
"The dashboards could be improved to be more interesting."
"I would like to see integration with HPE OneView."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Aruba Instant On Switches is not expensive."
"The license for Instant On Switches is free."
"It is an expensive solution."
"I give the price seven out of ten."
"The pricing is cheap."
"If one is very bad, and ten is a very good price, I rate the tool's price as a six."
"We pay an annual licensing fee."
"Aruba Instant On Switches is slightly cheaper than Cisco."
"HPE ProCurve is competitively priced, with a difference of approximately 30 to 35% compared to other vendors"
"This is an expensive switch."
"The price of this product is cheap."
"The purchasing cost a few years ago for two units was approx €5,000."
"HPE ProCurve price could improve. We have a three-year warranty."
"There is a license required to use HPE ProCurve."
"ProCurve's pricing is its strongest point. The value proposition is quite good, and we have seen a return on investment."
"The solution is more expensive than other vendors. There is hardware and software that needs to be purchased in some circumstance. The software can sometimes be expensive."
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Top Industries

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