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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
6.4
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
11th
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 October 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 9.3%, down from 12.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.5%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Aruba Switches9.3%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.5%
Other87.2%
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.
Muhammad Kabir Salihu - PeerSpot reviewer
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 is slightly more price effective than Juniper and it has a slightly larger range."
"In the hotel sector, IGMP 3 is particularly valuable for IPTV."
"I like how Aruba switches integrate with On."
"Management-wise, this is a good solution."
"There is a limited lifetime warranty with the switches, so if we have any problems, the switch is replaced very quickly."
"We have not had any issues with the product and its functions. It has been stable."
"The most valuable features are stability, ease of management, and the monitoring tool."
"I find the most valuable feature is it is part of the Aruba family."
"They have the ability, since they have a very big R&D team, to create an upgrade for any feature or patch very easily."
"The tool's valuable features are easy to deploy and troubleshoot with available documentation. They are cost-effective and can reduce operational expenses. Huawei Ethernet Switches have built-in AI features for monitoring and analytics. These are the tool's solutions, not third-party integrations."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches also have effective network switching features."
"The velocity of the process is the most valuable feature."
"The most valuable aspect of Huawei Ethernet Switches is their excellent scalability."
"If you're a small one-on-one organization, then cost-effective-wise, I would recommend it."
"The Huawei switches are stable, easy to set up, and cheap."
"They last quite a while."
 

Cons

"Replacement could be automated."
"The licensing model could be improved."
"We've had issues with availability."
"I would say that the customization of the switches could be easier to configure."
"I would like to see easier learning and configuration from previous switch deployments."
"The migration from older to newer products could be improved."
"Aruba does not have local support in our region of Kerala."
"A challenge is the process required to reset the switches, which involves using two pins in tiny holes. An easily accessible button for resets would be a better design."
"The technical support is technically savvy, but the communication via English is not so easy."
"I would like the tool to improve its operational efficiency, speed, security features, and functionalities."
"The documentation needs to be better."
"Integration could be improved. The price could also be lower."
"Huawei should focus more on security. They need more products on the security side to improve the security portion."
"The graphical user interface could be much better."
"It is not easy to use if you need to monitor, patch or update. It needs to be configured by a network specialist because it doesn't have an overall central monitoring tool or anything like that. I'd say no ease of use."
"The knowledge base needs to be improved and expanded."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"Cost-wise, you get some good savings as compared to Cisco."
"Aruba switches cost between $500 and $600 more than similar products by Huawei, as well as many other brands."
"Pricing for this product is reasonable."
"Our customers may want better pricing but we are a reseller and a partner, and the pricing that we get is good."
"The tool is a little expensive for customers from other countries."
"Aruba Switches have good stability."
"There is not a switch that I would give more than six out of ten for pricing because, over the last year, the prices have been increasing very high."
"The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
"From the initial purchase, you will pay for a license and you do not need to pay for a license again. The price depends on the size of the infrastructure."
"The pricing is good. Still, I can choose a cheaper solution that offers a good value."
"The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
"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."
"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
"The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Educational Organization
7%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business50
Midsize Enterprise17
Large Enterprise21
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?
We are not using all the features as we actually have multiple vendors, and I'm not an expert technically for Aruba Switches, so I'm not in a position to give detailed feedback on improvements. I w...
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
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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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