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Aruba Switches vs Huawei 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
6.2
Number of Reviews
87
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
12th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 8.2%, down from 12.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.5%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Aruba Switches8.2%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.5%
Other88.3%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Aneesh K - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Solution Analyst II at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Has supported dynamic user segmentation and centralized management across campus networks
The best features of Aruba Switches are their stability and reliability. Hardware failures are rare because the switches have been running for years, and it is uncommon to encounter hardware issues or impacting bugs. From an operational perspective, Aruba Switches are stable and easy to configure through centralized management solutions. Initially managed through AirWave and now through Central, the configuration can be managed easily with audit records and visibility to switch health and other parameters. Another advantage is that Aruba Switches work seamlessly with ClearPass as a NAC server. This integration allows for dynamic policies, dynamic downloadable user roles, and enables seamless segmentation of users for network security. The real-time analytics provided by Aruba Switches for network efficiency are valuable when needed. All information visible in the analytics dashboard is truly helpful. With Aruba Central's migration to AI capability, additional value is being provided, offering more information and making troubleshooting easier with user-friendly features where you can search for anything and receive relevant results.
Muhammad Kabir Salihu - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Director at NITDA
Cost-effective performance enhanced by security features with easy configurations
I mainly use Huawei Switches and also work with Huawei Wireless. I deal with both Huawei and Cisco Switches, and I find Huawei to be more cost-effective Huawei has helped to save costs and is cost-effective, which also helps save time for the company. The performance of Huawei is good, and it…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's an excellent product. They're high-quality switches, and nothing has failed in the time that we've had them."
"We didn't experience any stability or scalability issues until now with Aruba Switches"
"Aruba Switches are always innovating to bring new solutions to the market."
"The solution's stability is really great. We found it very solid."
"The solution's most valuable aspect is its monitoring capabilities."
"The most valuable aspect for our organization is the CX. It's wonderful."
"Aruba's centralized management solution is truly helpful, as direct CLI access to switches is avoided in most situations and configuration, reporting, and other features are excellent."
"Licensing costs are competitive with other solutions on the market."
"The most valuable features are that it is easy to use, easy to configure, it's priced well, and the operating system is easy to understand."
"So far, so good when it comes to stability."
"It is cheap."
"The solution is very flexible with many different options."
"The most valuable feature of Huawei Ethernet Switches is the power ethernet which allows you to generate hubs to 10 Gbps data on the ethernet cable."
"The performance of Huawei is good, and it provides security capabilities."
"The tool’s pricing is reasonable. It has a high throughput capacity."
"It is a stable product. I rate it a nine out of ten...It is a scalable solution."
 

Cons

"It takes a long time to import Aruba switches to Ecuador."
"It would be good if I could get a 24-port, 10 gig module."
"If we compare Aruba and Cisco at the data center layer, Cisco has its Nexus switch. Aruba provides the new 10000 series, but it does not compare with the Nexus switch."
"Aruba Switches could improve the monitoring and increase the scope of their online portal to cover cloud and on-premise deployments."
"I would like to see the data center area improving by some added features in the future."
"There are issues with the distribution side of Aruba Switches."
"I don't think there is much to improve. I have seen that Aruba releases the patches on time, and it keeps upgrading the firmware. I have configured this device on an active basis. I don't think I have any bad reviews about the device's overall performance. In the next release, I would like Aruba to incorporate wireless controllers and build them into the chassis.If we can integrate a wireless module, we can have a segment dedicated to wireless infrastructure."
"This solution could be improved if it offered long term support on a specific model or product."
"The documentation needs to be better."
"The configuration is very difficult even for someone who is already familiar with the configuration process."
"The solution needs to provide GUI commands."
"I have issues with the support's communication language. The tool's UI can be better."
"Possibly more advanced features could need improvement."
"Integration could be improved. The price could also be lower."
"Dashboard could be improved."
"The product should improve cloud capability."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost is very cheap when you compare it to CISCO."
"Aruba switches work without a license."
"The pricing is perfect."
"The tool is a little expensive for customers from other countries."
"The license is annual. If you purchase a switch, you get a one-year free subscription."
"The product is a bit expensive."
"The price of these switches is high."
"Pricing for this product is reasonable."
"The solution's pricing is in the middle, but you will be charged when you upgrade the tenant."
"A cost-effective product"
"The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
"The product is competitively priced in its market."
"The pricing is good so is rated an eight out of ten."
"The tool's price is affordable and I would rate it a five out of ten. The prices are fixed with no additional cost involved."
"The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
"Huawei has the same licensing model as Cisco, so both are working on the subscription model."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business49
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise20
 

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?
The cost of Aruba Switches is based on the price per device. The cost depends on the model. We have 24-port switches, PoE 12-port switches, and bigger switches, so the price varies depending on the...
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
Currently, the security integration with Aruba ClearPass is being used for NAC authentication only. Many ACLs and other security features are being managed, but the current security features being ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei Ethernet Switches offer very competitive and aggressive product pricing compared to other brands.
What needs improvement with Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei should focus more on security. They need more products on the security side to improve the security portion.
 

Also Known As

8400 Series, 8320 Series, 5400R Series, 3810 Series, 2930M Series, 2930F Series, 2920 Series, 2540 Series, 2530 Series
No data available
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Purdue University
Newcastle University, Jingyang District of Deyang City in Sichuan Province, Southwest China, Glasgow Rangers Soccer Team, RMIT, Insurance Industry Association of Zhejiang Province, China, APT Satellite Holdings Limited (APT)
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