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Aruba Switches vs MikroTik Routers and Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Aruba Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
82
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
6th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
Routers (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 13.4%, up from 12.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 4.1%, down from 5.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Michael-Sugg - PeerSpot reviewer
As a managed service provider, it's important to have a solution that can manage everything from one console
There are some growing pains with Aruba Central. When you first launch the wireless access points or switches, a lot of updates are needed to get Aruba Central ready, especially on the access points, so the initial deployment time could improve. I would hope that I could just turn it on and leave the updates until later on. The switches themselves probably did okay. I'm primarily referring to the wireless access points. There was a lot of back and forth before everything was in sync. It took hours. I can't think of any missing features, but it would be nice if there were a free version of Aruba Central for my small business clients that doesn't have as many features.
AnikIslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Cost-effective protocol support and a straightforward setup with room for login enhancements
In the network operations center, I manage our client's bandwidth. We connect with our clients through BGP and OSPF based on client demands. We also manage routing protocols, policies, internal firewalls, and other details like QE bandwidth, client manage bandwidth management, PoE, PPPoE, and DNS…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Aruba Switches are always innovating to bring new solutions to the market."
"The solution is very reliable. It's easy to use with other solutions."
"They are easy to configure and integrate well with the Aruba ecosystem."
"All of the networking products that we use are Aruba, so we use Aruba Central to manage them."
"In the hotel sector, IGMP 3 is particularly valuable for IPTV."
"The most valuable features are stability, ease of management, and the monitoring tool."
"The most valuable features are the stability and compatibility with other products."
"They provide great service in terms of replacing malfunctioning switches."
"The setup is easy."
"It's very user-friendly."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of use."
"The initial setup is very straightforward. You can typically set them up in about 30 minutes."
"Load balancing is one of the valuable features of the solution...In short, MikroTik provides a very user-friendly GUI option."
"The tool's most valuable features are flexibility and configuration. It can be used in large setups."
"The product is simple to use."
"It is a stable solution. I have been using the solution for a while, and I don't face any outages or trouble while using the solution."
 

Cons

"From an improvement perspective, I want Aruba Switches to have a longer life since it doesn't work properly after five years of use."
"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."
"The delivery time for this product is slow and is something that needs to be improved."
"The customer service could be a bit quicker and the employees could be more professional."
"The product could be a little more competitive price-wise."
"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."
"We don't have visibility in Aruba Switches and we are thinking of switching to Fortiswitch because it has visibility."
"It could be more scalable. Product awareness could also be better. There's a lack of awareness when it comes to MikroTik. People only know about Cisco and others, and they won't rely on MikroTik. This is primarily because of hardware limitations. While this product is good economically, it's unsuitable for high-end projects. In the next release, I want this product to be more compatible."
"The product's setup process could be easier."
"f they can improve the OpenVPN, to make that a bit more straightforward, that would be ideal."
"The biggest thing that needs improvement is the support."
"The user interface allows you to do a lot of things, but it is not user-friendly."
"I would appreciate enhancements to impose more restrictions on VPN connections."
"The user interface is not very good."
"The queuing functionality needs improvement. The initial setup could be simplified."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing for Aruba Switches is definitely expensive."
"Pricing for this product is reasonable."
"This is an affordable solution."
"Aruba switches cost between $500 and $600 more than similar products by Huawei, as well as many other brands."
"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."
"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."
"Typically it is a $500 to $600 difference in price."
"The product is a bit expensive."
"When we purchase MikroTik devices, a certain level of the license is included in the price."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches' pricing is reasonable."
"The price-performance is great."
"The pricing of the solution is significantly lower than other solutions. There are no additional costs involved."
"In terms of the economic side, we're completely satisfied. The price is affordable for both SMEs and enterprises."
"MikroTik's equipment is very cheap compared to Cisco and Huawei."
"The tool has a low price."
"They are very cheap and not at all expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
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?
Most Aruba Switches come with a one-time licensing fee, and we pay for support annually. The pricing of some products, such as the 6300M switch, is considered a significant cost.
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
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. Improv...
How do Cisco Enterprise routers compare with Mikrotik routers and switches?
Cisco Enterprise Routers are very stable and easy to use. They offer a very solid performance and are very secure. They also have a very good, long lifespan. We feel the command configuration is ve...
Which are better - Ubiquiti UniFi switches or MikroTik routers and switches?
Ubiquiti Unifi is a great solution. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfigure an AP or ga...
What do you like most about MikroTik Routers and Switches?
The price is a big factor. They are very affordable, and the quality is high.
 

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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Sample Customers

Purdue University
ABB, Boingo Wireless, JPL, HP, Allied Telesis, iPass, Mips Technologies, MicroAge, Matsushita, Telia, undp, WFP, NASA
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