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PROS

Aruba ClearPass provides robust user authentication for both wired and wireless endpoints, including BYODs and IoT devices, offering extensive network access control and security.
Access Tracker is invaluable for troubleshooting incidents and quickly determining root causes.
Aruba ClearPass's flexibility allows it to satisfy various organizational needs and seamlessly integrates with solutions from multiple vendors.
Aruba ClearPass features a highly scalable clustering model that reduces errors and staff time by eliminating the need for managing individual RADIUS servers.
The integration options with third-party solutions, along with its strong authentication mechanisms like 802.1X certificate-based authentication, are among the most valued features.

CONS

Aruba ClearPass could improve by simplifying its initial setup process, which many find challenging and complex.
More flexible and affordable pricing, as well as a more streamlined licensing model, would benefit Aruba ClearPass users.
There is a need for better technical support, which currently experiences delays and has room for improvement.
Aruba ClearPass would benefit from improved integration capabilities, particularly in cloud deployment and diverse territory usage.
Enhanced onboarding capabilities for IoT devices, such as printers and cameras, are needed for Aruba ClearPass to expand its applicability.
 

Aruba ClearPass Pros review quotes

it_user812403 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant
Feb 5, 2018
It makes it easy to require robust user authentication for both wired and wireless endpoints, including BYODs.
JL
Solution Design Engineering at Cigna
Feb 14, 2018
Gives us network access control, visibility, scalability, security, and control in what is becoming an uncontrollable, inundated BYOD and IoT world.
it_user835116 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator with 51-200 employees
Mar 11, 2018
It has an easy to learn web GUI and ​command lines.​
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it_user849375 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Architect with 10,001+ employees
Apr 3, 2018
We are able to satisfy many different organizational needs because of its flexibility.
DK
Manager, Systems Technology at Ketraco
Jun 24, 2019
The initial setup was straightforward.
MC
Technology Manager at MediaTek
May 30, 2019
Aruba ClearPass has improved the security control in our network environment.
it_user688896 - PeerSpot reviewer
WiFi Manager at Etisalat UAE
Jun 23, 2019
Aruba has improved my organization because it supported me on my level of access.
Security5e37 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Automation and Incident Response at a tech services company
Jun 23, 2019
We can double verify whether a machine is compliant with our policy on the one hand, and on the other hand if it's one of our machines we let it into the network.
AL
Project Engineer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Mar 18, 2020
The most valuable feature is flexibility as it supports solutions from multiple vendors.
MM
Networking Architect at Telia Lietuva, AB
Apr 13, 2020
A mature and functional product.
 

Aruba ClearPass Cons review quotes

it_user812403 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant
Feb 5, 2018
It should be clearer in the pre-sales stage that clear, documented, executive-supported InfoSec policy is the key to success.
JL
Solution Design Engineering at Cigna
Feb 14, 2018
I would like to see is “AAS”. Not only Aruba APs with central, but NAC/ClearPass, AirWave, and everything licensed as a Service. This way, like AWS, they can spin up what they need when they need it and vice versa.
it_user835116 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator with 51-200 employees
Mar 11, 2018
​​The AirWave Dashboard heat maps could be better designed.
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it_user849375 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Architect with 10,001+ employees
Apr 3, 2018
The product's graphical user interface (GUI) could use an update and better integration between the guest management and policy management interfaces.
DK
Manager, Systems Technology at Ketraco
Jun 24, 2019
I would like the area of managing wired technology to be improved. Wireless is very good but I'm still struggling a bit to do my end to end configurations in the wired technology area.
MC
Technology Manager at MediaTek
May 30, 2019
Configuration should be more easy to understand between the link of two topics.
it_user688896 - PeerSpot reviewer
WiFi Manager at Etisalat UAE
Jun 23, 2019
Aruba needs to improve and the processes must be clear.
Security5e37 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Automation and Incident Response at a tech services company
Jun 23, 2019
The user interface should be improved. The logs and how the logging mechanism works can also use an upgrade.
AL
Project Engineer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Mar 18, 2020
The interface could be made easier and more intuitive.
MM
Networking Architect at Telia Lietuva, AB
Apr 13, 2020
Some functions could be improved.