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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
6.9
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
14th
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 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 Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.1%, up from 2.4% 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.
Mr. Qalat Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
The solution is power efficient, stable, and provides free-of-cost batch upgrades
The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality. Huawei mentioned virtual switches in one of the product sheets, but when we got to the deployment phase, it turned out that they didn't actually include virtual switching functionality. Other than that, the switch and network are performing well and meeting our requirements.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The durability of Aruba Switches is essentially beneficial since, once installed, we can forget about them for years."
"It allows us to manage the switches through the cloud, which is good."
"Aruba Switches are definitely stable."
"I find the most valuable feature is it is part of the Aruba family."
"It is very easy to set up."
"We can scale as needed."
"Scalable and reliable solution for your network connectivity needs, with a straightforward setup."
"They provide great service in terms of replacing malfunctioning switches."
"It is easy to understand all the features of Huawei Switches."
"The velocity of the process is the most valuable feature."
"They are very user-friendly. Handling Huawei is very easy."
"What we like the most is that the price is reasonable and it's easy to manage."
"The solution is scalable."
"The most valuable aspect of Huawei Ethernet Switches is their excellent scalability."
"The tool’s pricing is reasonable. It has a high throughput capacity."
"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."
 

Cons

"I do not have any significant suggestions for improvement from my use."
"It takes a long time to import Aruba switches to Ecuador."
"I think that the performance is getting better but they need to have more powerful switches on the market so that they can capture medium and large businesses."
"It would be good if I could get a 24-port, 10 gig module."
"I have some security issues with Aruba Switches. I need to update the firmware and then the problems might go away."
"There are issues with the distribution side of Aruba Switches."
"Aruba's website should be localized to support the Indonesian language. The content of their website and the help desk should be in the Indonesian language."
"The power supplies are generally susceptible to power fluctuations and failure due to these fluctuations."
"The configuration could be improved and deployment should be easier."
"We would like to see additional backup solutions, since we have several degrees of backup."
"The GUI could be improved. It could be much more adaptable."
"Certain regulatory issues in a lot of countries cause limitations ."
"We would like to have a greater level of automation using this solution. The customer support could also be faster."
"There could be improvements in Huawei, such as adding features that Cisco has and Huawei currently lacks."
"The tool is not very robust in harsh environments. Issues with cooling and power can cause these switches to fail, which concerns customers. They work well in data centers but might be problematic in places without cooling or heat."
"I have issues with the support's communication language. The tool's UI can be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cost-wise, you get some good savings as compared to Cisco."
"The cost is very cheap when you compare it to CISCO."
"Aruba Switches have good stability."
"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%."
"It is expensive compared to the competition."
"This is an expensive product, costing about double what most competitors do."
"There are no licensing costs for the Aruba Switches."
"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 solution's pricing is in the middle, but you will be charged when you upgrade the tenant."
"The product is competitively priced in its market."
"I would say that the product is cost-effective."
"The licensing costs depend on the negotiations that a user has with Huawei...There is a need to make some additional payments apart from the licensing costs attached to the solution."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"This is an affordable solution."
"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
"The pricing is good. Still, I can choose a cheaper solution that offers a good value."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Educational Organization
6%
Government
6%
 

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 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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