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Aruba Instant On Switches vs HPE ProCurve comparison

 

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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 Instant On Switches
Ranking in LAN Switching
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE ProCurve
Ranking in LAN Switching
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant On Switches is 10.5%, up from 8.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE ProCurve is 12.1%, down from 13.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
LAN Switching
 

Featured Reviews

MashukThakur - PeerSpot reviewer
A centrally managed switches ideal for small and medium businesses but does not have any console access
The solution does not have any console access. For example, if you do not have internet access on your side and you need to configure anything, you should at least have CLI access to do something or manage the solution to put to some IP. It will only work if we have a TSCT on the network. We can port and configure the initial settings before we get the Instant On Switches. I am not working deeply on Instant On devices. I have only installed it in a couple of accommodation sites. Even today, one customer has ordered to install 80 pieces of Instant On. I’ve to order additional 94 access points. I was confused about whether to go with Aruba Instant On or AP-505. Instant On has limited accessibility but AP-505 have cloud or local access on normal infrastructure. This would be better and easier to configure. So, there are further improvements in regard to console access and some limitations with access.
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 best thing about Aruba Instant On Switches is their cost."
"The solution is suitable for small businesses and small offices."
"Instant On Switches' best feature is the 1930, which is stackable."
"The stability is fine. I would rate the stability a nine out of ten. Almost a ten on a ten."
"The simplicity of the tool's GUI is good."
"It is straightforward to set up."
"Aruba's management solutions, like Aruba Central are valuable."
"The dashboard for clients is very nice."
"This is a very reliable solution."
"We don't mind the cost in general."
"HPE ProCurve has plenty of features."
"The network management solutions that they have is great."
"The user interface is simple to use."
"Its easy manageability is most valuable. It's easy to manage."
"In my experience, the scalability has been good."
"We have found the solution to be entirely stable."
 

Cons

"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."
"The solution’s GUI should be improved a bit."
"The solution does not have any console access. For example, if you do not have internet access on your side and you need to configure anything, you should at least have CLI access to do something or manage the solution to put to some IP. It will only work if we have a TSCT on the network."
"They don't have a lot of diagnostics tools, which could be an area for improvement."
"Some L3 features could be included in the solution."
"The price has room for improvement."
"Its scalability needs improvement."
"The difficulty with the tool is in the area of troubleshooting."
"Our customers are focused on features and generally, they would like to have a more feature-rich solution."
"I don't have any recommendations for areas of improvement."
"There should be faster interfaces on the switch, such as 25 gigabits."
"The only things that might need improvement would be the administrative tools and the graphical interface. The GUI could be improved on the administrative interface, for example."
"The product must provide something similar to Cisco’s command-line interface."
"One of the weakest points of this solution is its on-premise. We are not able to do all we need to with the CLI."
"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."
"I would like to see some kind of packet tracer where people can study how the switch is operating."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is quite low compared to other products, which is good for the customer."
"If one is very bad, and ten is a very good price, I rate the tool's price as a six."
"Pricing is competitive, and there are no supplementary fees."
"Aruba Instant On Switches is slightly cheaper than Cisco."
"The solution is the cheapest A-class switch."
"We pay an annual licensing fee."
"The product has good pricing."
"The license for Instant On Switches is free."
"HPE ProCurve price could improve. We have a three-year warranty."
"HPE ProCurve is competitively priced, with a difference of approximately 30 to 35% compared to other vendors"
"We are a public company, so we are obliged to take the best offer from the vendors. They gave us the best price for the needs we had. It was considerably less than Cisco. It had maybe 40% lower cost."
"We have an annual support subscription."
"The price could be more competitive."
"This is an expensive switch."
"The price of HPE ProCurve can be reasonable. However, it depends on the use case. They could improve the pricing model."
"The price of this product is cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Educational Organization
6%
Educational Organization
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
10%
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 needs improvement with Aruba Instant On Switches?
I have run into a couple of problems with the switches. Recently, one of the newer stacks stopped working and had to be rebooted individually. They don't have a lot of diagnostics tools, which coul...
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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