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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 March 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 11.7%, down from 12.3% 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 pricing of Aruba Switches is good compared to Cisco."
"With Aruba, I like its stability and lifetime warranty."
"The initial installation of Aruba Switches is easy."
"There is a limited lifetime warranty with the switches, so if we have any problems, the switch is replaced very quickly."
"These switches have a good performance, and they are also quickly configurable."
"The most valuable Aruba switch feature is the lifetime warranty. It is a plus point in the budget."
"The most valuable features of Aruba Switches are the routing protocol and the basic functionality."
"The solution's most valuable aspect is its monitoring capabilities."
"We also get a couple of reports about the user or connected devices for prioritization."
"We were able to onboard HPE Ethernet Switches easily to the cloud. It was fast and took only five minutes to complete."
"The switches are very important in our hospitals, which is a critical environment for our patients. They provide time-effective management and meet our needs."
"The main features of the solution I have found to be the interface and unique features other solutions do not have. Additionally, they have a lifetime warranty on the hardware."
"We found the installation process to be simple."
"They are affordable and very stable. They also have good performance."
"The speed is very fast."
"The scalability is very good."
 

Cons

"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 is room for improvement in the pricing because the Aruba Central licenses add a high cost."
"It's a little less convenient for more simplified management needs."
"I would like to see easier learning and configuration from previous switch deployments."
"We have needed to upgrade software to fix some challenges we experienced. After downloading the latest version of Aruba, these were fixed."
"We've had issues with availability."
"It would be good if I could get a 24-port, 10 gig module."
"I would prefer it if they reduced the cost of the switches and the access points."
"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."
"It would be better if they improve the implementation of SD-WAN."
"They could provide platform integration with other management tools for better reporting."
"The security of the solution always has room for improvement."
"In the next release, I would like to see them include more features like the Aruba solution, to have more possibilities concerning the software design."
"Configuration can be complex."
"We have had some rare occasions with glitches, so the stability can be improved."
"Sometimes, we encounter the need for new technologies, especially when we require higher bandwidth. If we can't find what we need with HPE Ethernet Switches, we explore options from other vendors like Cisco."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of these switches is high."
"The product is a bit expensive."
"Cost-wise, you get some good savings as compared to Cisco."
"The price for Aruba is quite a bit cheaper than it is for similar products by Cisco."
"Aruba Switches has a lifetime warranty on the solution and after five years the solution will be at its end of life."
"Typically it is a $500 to $600 difference in price."
"Pricing for this product is reasonable."
"Aruba's switches are priced lower than Cisco's by about 30%."
"There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."
"I believe HPE is less expensive than Aruba's and UniFi and that is why certain clients have chosen them as their solution."
"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 licensing cost is yearly, and there aren't any additional costs on top of the standard fee."
"We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required."
"They are affordable and less expensive than Cisco. Their price was the decider at the time."
"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
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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%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
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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