Try our new research platform with insights from 80,000+ expert users

Aruba Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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 Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
83
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
103
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 11.3%, down from 12.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 2.4%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Eunice Thirikwa - PeerSpot reviewer
Stable hotel networking enhances return on investment with valuable modular features
There are issues with the distribution side of Aruba Switches. For instance, the distributor in our country cannot sell to neighboring countries, creating complications in project execution. Improving the distribution network across regions would be beneficial. Also, the SFP modules are significantly more expensive than industry peers, which affects cost-effectiveness.
LuisSilva6 - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides ease of management and has an easy initial setup process
Primarily, we use the product for network and VLAN segmentation across our hospitality property. It forms the backbone of our network, providing connectivity to devices like TVs, phones, access points, and even electrical switches within guest rooms The product's most valuable feature is the ease…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is very reliable. It's easy to use with other solutions."
"The most valuable feature is the switches are reliable and replaced for free if anything goes wrong."
"This is a very stable product with good performance."
"The features I find most valuable in Aruba Switches are their flexibility, reliability, and affordability."
"We like the framework of fabric virtual switching."
"They provide great service in terms of replacing malfunctioning switches."
"The solution's most valuable aspect is its monitoring capabilities."
"I find the most valuable feature is it is part of the Aruba family."
"The solution can scale."
"I like that these switches are reliable, and the support is good."
"It is a scalable solution."
"Switching to HPE Ethernet Switches greatly improved our network. We used to have both Cisco and HPE Ethernet Switches. Our network performance has increased by 300 percent."
"These are the basic access layer switches used for connectivity among users, and they are cost-effective."
"HPE Ethernet Switches have a lifetime warranty. I am using an old version of the solution, but I have heard the new models have incorporated a lot of new features, such as remote setup."
"he stability is very good on this solution. There have been no bugs, glitches or crashes."
"We found the installation process to be simple."
 

Cons

"There are issues with the distribution side of Aruba Switches."
"Aruba's switches are older so I'd like to see more upgrades. The newer ones may have that built-in. The product could be more user-friendly."
"There are issues with the distribution side of Aruba Switches."
"We have needed to upgrade software to fix some challenges we experienced. After downloading the latest version of Aruba, these were fixed."
"The customer service could be a bit quicker and the employees could be more professional."
"The command-line interface could be easier to use, perhaps having voice control."
"There is room for improvement in the pricing because the Aruba Central licenses add a high cost."
"I think that the performance is getting better but they need to have more powerful switches on the market so that they can capture medium and large businesses."
"The ability to stack, as well as a unified operating system, would be extremely beneficial."
"It would be helpful to have training available for this solution."
"I would like to see the initial setup become easier."
"We'd like better support for situations where we need troubleshooting."
"They could provide platform integration with other management tools for better reporting."
"Price is an area for improvement. Cisco is very competitive on price, considering future business. HPE Ethernet Switches and Aruba need to think about their pricing. Aruba's price was 25 percent higher than Cisco's in a recent Central Bank project in Sri Lanka."
". There is room for improvement in pricing. One box shouldn't require additional installations. We need a package deal with licenses that are usable for different tasks. Right now, we need a license for every additional feature, which adds up."
"There is some improvement needed for the power supply of the solution."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is a little expensive for customers from other countries."
"I don't know the exact cost of the licensing, but based on what I have heard from my sales team, Aruba is affordable. Aruba switches are cheaper than the switches from Cisco and other vendors."
"The cost depends on the requirement. An extensive network will expand the budget. The price will be lower if there is a small requirement of one to ten switches. In comparison, Aruba is less costly than Cisco by about 10-20%."
"There is a license to use the solution."
"Aruba switches cost between $500 and $600 more than similar products by Huawei, as well as many other brands."
"There are no licensing costs for the Aruba Switches."
"This is an expensive product, costing about double what most competitors do."
"Cisco has a higher cost than Aruba Switches."
"The license cost is yearly."
"I believe HPE is less expensive than Aruba's and UniFi and that is why certain clients have chosen them as their solution."
"It would be great if certain features, like licensing, were included in the base price of the switches."
"They are affordable and less expensive than Cisco. Their price was the decider at the time."
"The cost is a bit high."
"We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required."
"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
"The tool's pricing is very cheap."
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Ethernet Switches solutions are best for your needs.
845,040 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
7%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Government
8%
Educational Organization
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Aruba Switches?
Aruba lives up to the expectations of the tech giant hewlett packard enterprise providing excellent networking capabilities at a very affordable price compared to the equivalent from another tech g...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Switches?
I find it to be middle to high. It's not always affordable, but they're losing the pricing market against Huawei, let's just put it like that.
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
There isn't much room for improvement. A more granular breakdown in debugging would be beneficial. Apart from that, not much is needed.
What do you like most about HPE Ethernet Switches?
The solution is very stable and easy to use.
What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?
Based on my experience, I am quite happy with the switches at the moment and do not see any immediate room for improvement.
 

Also Known As

8400 Series, 8320 Series, 5400R Series, 3810 Series, 2930M Series, 2930F Series, 2920 Series, 2540 Series, 2530 Series
HP Ethernet Switches
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Purdue University
Emirates Palace Hotel
Find out what your peers are saying about Aruba Switches vs. HPE Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: March 2025.
845,040 professionals have used our research since 2012.