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Aruba Switches vs MikroTik Cloud Router Switch 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
MikroTik Cloud Router Switch
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
22nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Routers (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 13.5%, up from 12.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is 1.1%, down from 1.4% 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.
Josephat Magesa - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to set up, user-friendly, and reliable
I'm also familiar with Cisco which I used at another company. Cisco is a little bit expensive to acquire. With MikroTik, came with the same solution and you can use so many features. In MikroTik, you can use maybe two routers or one router to cover all your requirements, which you can also do on Cisco. This product is also cheaper than Cisco. Cisco has a lot of complications even with the configurations. On the price issues or even support issues, you may need to have so many routers when using Cisco for a simple solution. If you can use only one switch to clear your solution, why don't you use MikroTik? You don't have to use Cisco to have more than one switch to solve your problem.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like the number of available throughputs and its ability to have different speeds of ethernet cards or fiber-optic SFPs. It's a core switch, and you can configure it as per your requirements. All the configuration details are well documented on the HP website or Aruba website, and one can easily refer to those and find all the relevant commands from the documentation itself. It's also easy to maintain this solution. It's also cheaper than competing products."
"We have found that the command line interface is very useful and very similar to Cisco devices."
"Aruba access points have a good transfer rate."
"Management-wise, this is a good solution."
"I like how Aruba switches integrate with On."
"Aruba Switches are always innovating to bring new solutions to the market."
"It is pretty easy to implement the product."
"The most valuable feature is the security that these switches provide."
"The performance has been good."
"A valuable aspect is its user-friendly configuration, making it accessible even for individuals with basic technical knowledge."
"I like that it's quite flexible and addresses different issues. It's quite easy to use, and the pricing is great. We find them to be very capable switches."
"It is easy to set up."
"It is easy to set up the solution."
"It is user-friendly, reliable, and cheap."
"Some of the most valuable features are the simplicity, cost, usability, and power. As a package, it's extremely effective."
"There are a lot of features to control permitting or stopping packets in the network."
 

Cons

"A more granular breakdown in debugging would be beneficial."
"This solution could be improved if it offered long term support on a specific model or product."
"The product could be a little more competitive price-wise."
"I am forced to consider changing products because other solutions have a better dashboard and a user-friendly interface."
"It would be good if I could get a 24-port, 10 gig module."
"The element of security always can be improved. If the solution continues to improve its security functionality, it will continue to be a great product."
"It's a little less convenient for more simplified management needs."
"The licensing model could be improved."
"The packet filtering, user log data, and user access log could all be improved."
"The user interface could improve and they should allow a license for IBS."
"The initial setup is complex."
"There has to be more development in the OS. It's complex for this switch as compared to others like Cisco. For NetGear and Cisco, it's easy to adapt the VLAN concept but it should be simplified for MikroTik."
"The port isolation and VLAN need to be improved."
"Improvements are needed with respect to some of the security, especially for VPN links between vendors other than Cisco."
"If MikroTik had a marketing team and support team in India then it would be much easier for us to get the product, as well as support."
"It happens that you may find your network is down, if you reboot the switch, they come up. However, sometimes, they reset themselves. That's a big issue."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing for Aruba Switches is definitely expensive."
"It is expensive compared to the competition."
"Typically it is a $500 to $600 difference in price."
"Our customers may want better pricing but we are a reseller and a partner, and the pricing that we get is good."
"This is an affordable solution."
"Aruba Switches are quite cost-effective."
"We pay for the clear pass and the controller."
"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 price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."
"I believe the price of the tool is high, but it is okay for the services we get from it."
"They came with the licensing when we purchased them."
"This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."
"MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."
"The price is competitive."
"I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."
"In Pakistan, if you buy this cloud router, it's approximately $700 for the device."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Media Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
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?
From my experience, the pricing of Aruba Switches is competitive.
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
The switches are quite good. The main competition in the market is Cisco, and to date, I do not have any significant suggestions for improvement from my use.
What do you like most about MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?
The tool has impacted our company's network costs and productivity in a perfect manner and percentage-wise, I can say it is 120 percent.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?
I believe the price of the tool is high, but it is okay for the services we get from it.
What needs improvement with MikroTik Cloud Router Switch?
The product might have room for improvement. I am satisfied with the product till now. The RAM capacity offered by the product needs to be increased, as it is one area where the tool currently has ...
 

Also Known As

8400 Series, 8320 Series, 5400R Series, 3810 Series, 2930M Series, 2930F Series, 2920 Series, 2540 Series, 2530 Series
MikroTik CRS Series
 

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