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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
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
8th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
104
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 10.0%, down from 12.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 2.6%, up 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.
Dinesh Upadhyay - PeerSpot reviewer
Experience years of robust features and strong technical support
It is a nice and robust tool where we use HPE Ethernet Switches. It is a lower switch, and we have received good warranty support with HPE switches. The security features of the HPE Ethernet Switches are good. The UI mode is available, and we can easily configure the access list and SNMP. All these configurations can be done here. Users can enable the Layer 3 features.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Management-wise, this is a good solution."
"We can scale as needed."
"The most valuable features of Aruba Switches are the use of use and user-friendliness."
"This solution is really easy to use. It is much easier to use than Cisco. It's got a nice web interface for stepping up and an added warranty."
"The most valuable feature is the lifetime warranty."
"It's a reliable product that you can depend on."
"Aruba Switches is stable."
"The solution is very reliable. It's easy to use with other solutions."
"The product has streamlined our smart hospitality services, allowing us to control room amenities like TVs and lights more efficiently."
"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."
"The solution is scalable."
"It's stable. We never have any issues."
"A very robust solution."
"You can scale the product as needed."
"We use HPE Ethernet Switches to provide solutions for the hotel, their guests, and IPTV."
"The most valuable features of this solution are the interface and configuration. It's very easy to use."
 

Cons

"We would like to see centralized, cloud-based management."
"They have limited CLI options in the UI and this is something that needs improvement."
"There’s always space for improvement. Improvements are mainly minor in handling, like the web interface."
"We had an integration team do the setup of the solution."
"The delivery time for this product is slow and is something that needs to be improved."
"We have needed to upgrade software to fix some challenges we experienced. After downloading the latest version of Aruba, these were fixed."
"I would say that the customization of the switches could be easier to configure."
"It would be good if I could get a 24-port, 10 gig module."
"We'd like better support for situations where we need troubleshooting."
"The solution's throughput should be increased because we often get stuck when it comes to IPTV streaming."
"I would also like to see a more centralized private management console for the series of devices. Most solutions are adopting centralized cloud-based management, but my client base believes cloud solutions are too insecure. You've got a few dozen switches, so it would be nice to have the ability to manage them on a "single pane of glass.""
"The pricing is expensive."
"When we have a lot of clients on the system, we lose signal and have to restart our antenna."
"There could be features for ransomware attack detection and enhanced anomaly detection to identify and mitigate anonymous traffic."
"Configuration can be complex."
"The product could always use better technical support."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing was still affordable compared to Cisco, which is usually less affordable for most companies. We are using the solution in a school, we need the price to be affordable."
"Aruba switches work without a license."
"The price point was a big consideration for us and it is reasonable enough that we're able to standardize on Aruba for the networking pieces in our organization."
"The pricing is perfect."
"This is an affordable solution."
"The price is reasonable."
"Aruba switches cost between $500 and $600 more than similar products by Huawei, as well as many other brands."
"This is an expensive product, costing about double what most competitors do."
"We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required."
"HP switches are priced well."
"The cost is a bit high."
"HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution."
"The price of the solution is expensive."
"All the solutions have a license for the QSFP. Additionally, there is a one-time license fee to increase the interface speed."
"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
"We have to see only the security part when considering licenses because the licenses upgrade."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
13%
Educational Organization
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
7%
 

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?
Pricing really depends on the model. For instance, a high-end model with Aruba is about five thousand, while another brand, like Huawei, could be half of it.
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
The only problem with Aruba Switches is the pricing.
What do you like most about HPE Ethernet Switches?
The solution is very stable and easy to use.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Ethernet Switches?
The price of HPE Ethernet Switches is reasonable and less than other OEM brands.
What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?
The price should be reduced in comparison to Cisco, as sometimes we cannot use the HPE one at the core level, where generally public users are using Cisco. The price of HPE core switches and Cisco ...
 

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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