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Aruba Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

 

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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 most valuable features are stability, ease of management, and the monitoring tool."
"The most valuable features are the access point, fire control for clients, majority control, platform control in SSIGF, WiFi networking, and area monitoring."
"This solution is easy to use."
"We use this solution for small and middle sized offices across different locations. The switches connect to the remote sites for distribution to the end user."
"It's a reliable product that you can depend on."
"The solution is widely applicable to businesses like mine, thanks to its flexibility and compatibility with our warranty structure in South Africa."
"The solution has great open architecture."
"There is a feature where you can use Bluetooth. You can set up a Bluetooth pairing connection and do the configuration through your phone."
"The technical support for this solution has improved from what it was."
"It's straightforward to set up."
"It is a scalable solution."
"HPE is very reliable because it has a lifetime warranty, so the switches didn't give us any problems."
"It's stable. We never have any issues."
"I like that these switches are reliable, and the support is good."
"The solution's interface is helpful, and you can see the traffic."
"The solution is scalable."
 

Cons

"My experience with Aruba's account manager hasn't been the greatest."
"The initial setup is relatively complex."
"The delivery time for this product is slow and is something that needs to be improved."
"There are issues with the distribution side of Aruba Switches."
"The dashboard could be improved, especially for the CX Switches. It would help to push scripts and configurations via an easy to use dashboard, one which would give us complete visibility of all of our switches in one place. Right now, we have more than one dashboard for Aruba. It would be nice if it was centralized."
"The software materials could be improved."
"The migration from older to newer products could be improved."
"I would say that the customization of the switches could be easier to configure."
"They should have more control tools for controlling the bandwidth."
"There have been no significant improvements to our network performance as the switches we are using are quite old and we have not been able to take advantage of any new features."
"The tool should be more stable."
"There is room for improvement in the update process, especially the web UI update process."
"The scalability is limited."
"It would be ideal if the product offered more security."
"They should release more updates for the solution."
"The cost could be better. HPE has to study it carefully with other vendors in the market, like Cisco or Juniper."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 required if you want to use wireless controls for micro-segmentation. However, for Aruba Switches there is no license required."
"The price is reasonable."
"The license is annual. If you purchase a switch, you get a one-year free subscription."
"This is an affordable solution."
"There is a license to use the solution."
"The tool is a little expensive for customers from other countries."
"Typically it is a $500 to $600 difference in price."
"HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution."
"We just bought new switches for $500 last year, and now, the same switch is $800. It's gone up in price in the last 12 months."
"The box itself is cheap, but when we have to install new features, it becomes very expensive."
"We have to see only the security part when considering licenses because the licenses upgrade."
"It is a more expensive solution."
"HPE costs almost the same as Cisco."
"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
"I believe HPE is less expensive than Aruba's and UniFi and that is why certain clients have chosen them as their solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
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
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