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Aruba Instant On Switches vs HPE ProCurve comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

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
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
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

"Aruba Central provides various AI features that we can use. It collects data on health and performance issues for wireless and wired clients."
"The solution is suitable for small businesses and small offices."
"Regarding the feature, my clients are currently favoring it because it enables them to switch back to phone functionality."
"The solution has a simple deployment and zero border."
"Setup is easy."
"The tool's best part is the commercials. Its pricing is lower compared to other enterprise products. We pitch the product to customers who have budget constraints. Its implementation is plug-and-play."
"The initial setup is simple."
"The online monitoring tool and the configuration of the application with the tool are valuable features."
"The product's stability is good. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"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."
"It's easy to manage and configure. The configurations can be exported and imported to another solution."
"Inter-VLAN is a great feature."
"We have found the solution to be entirely stable."
"It has a lifetime warranty, that includes lifetime updates."
"The most valuable feature of HPE ProCurve is its ease of use and implementation."
"The solution is fast and inexpensive."
 

Cons

"The pricing is competitive but could be improved."
"The support needs improvement."
"Some customers have made complaints about Aruba Instant On Switches' stability."
"Some models need enhancement of the web interface to make management and monitoring easier."
"In the next version, they should add a firewall from a single source."
"Tracking with instant switches needs improvement."
"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."
"Improvements are required in the product's price. I want it to be cheaper."
"The solution's pricing could be made cheaper."
"The interface we have could be better."
"There should be faster interfaces on the switch, such as 25 gigabits."
"I would like to see integration with HPE OneView."
"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 is one proprietary function they lack, and I can't remember what it was called, but it monitors the ports, and then every 10 seconds if the port is down, it can divert the traffic somewhere else."
"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."
"The pricing model could be improved in HPE ProCurve."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is quite low compared to other products, which is good for the customer."
"Aruba Instant On Switches is cheaper than Cisco and expensive compared to some Chinese brand products."
"Pricing is competitive, and there are no supplementary fees."
"The solution is the cheapest A-class switch."
"The license for Instant On Switches is free."
"The product has good pricing."
"The pricing is cheap."
"I give the price seven out of ten."
"The product has a good price compared to other solutions."
"The price could be more competitive."
"The cost of HPE ProCurve is good."
"The price of HPE ProCurve can be reasonable. However, it depends on the use case. They could improve the pricing model."
"HPE ProCurve price could improve. We have a three-year warranty."
"The product is reasonably priced."
"I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, with one being very cheap and ten being very expensive."
"It provides quite good value for money."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
University
6%
Educational Organization
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
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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