Our primary use case for Aruba ClearPass is network access control at various levels, from the base to the highest level. Most of our customers deploy it on-premises.
Network Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Enhances network access control with user-friendly efficiency
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Aruba ClearPass is its ease of use."
- "In my opinion, the price of Aruba ClearPass could be better."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
Because of the stability of Aruba ClearPass, most of our customers are okay with the price. It is very stable and provides a good balance between cost and functionality, leading to cost savings and efficiency gains.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Aruba ClearPass is its ease of use.
What needs improvement?
In my opinion, the price of Aruba ClearPass could be better. Additionally, since other vendors sometimes offer more competitive pricing, it may influence customers' decisions.
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For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Aruba ClearPass for about ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability of Aruba ClearPass as nine out of ten. It is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability of Aruba ClearPass as nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
I rate the technical support from Aruba as nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Aruba ClearPass is very easy.
What was our ROI?
Because of the stability, the main concern for customers is the price, but the solution works really fine. This implies a return on investment based on performance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I think that the pricing is relatively high, and I rate it a seven on a scale where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
Based on my experience, I recommend Aruba ClearPass to others because it is user-friendly and effective.
I would rate it an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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