Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform Reviews

We use the solution for network management. It provides a management layer for 200 locations. We have EdgeConnect to control with parameters, etc.

The important feature is the insight page. This is in a part of the management website where we have all the statistics about the net condition with a perimeter in one place, giving me enough information about the current status of the network.

The network intelligence could be improved. It provides valuable insights. This network intelligence is important to get more information. There could be more improvement in module issue tests and Internet connectivity.

I have been using Aruba EdgeConnect for three years.

The product is stable.

I rate the solution’s stability an eight out of ten.

The scalability depends on the skills. There are a few network administrators with over 260 locations. In every location, we have 100 people. We have over 26,000 users using this solution.

I rate the solution’s scalability an eight out of ten.

We have contacted customer service multiple times, including the Falcon partner. They were willing to help and support us.

Positive

Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform can be compared with VeloCloud, VMware, and Meraki from Cisco. Based on my comparison, Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is better in terms of look and feel.

The initial setup is simple. Companies buy it because it's simple to set up and configure.

The platform's pricing is not low and not high. It's affordable for enterprise and mid-sized businesses.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Silver Peak VX is used for WAN optimization.

The most valuable features of Silver Peak VX is the flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the long-distance performance of the application storage is easy and effective.

This solution is suitable for small to medium-sized companies. If we have large-sized companies it is better to use Cisco or Palo Alto.

The development software could improve the integration with cloud-based environments.

I have been using Silver Peak VX for approximately three months.

Silver Peak VX is stable.

I rate the stability of Silver Peak VX an eight out of ten.

The solution is scalable.

Not suitable for large-sized companies.

I rate the scalability of Silver Peak VX a seven out of ten.

The support from Silver Peak VX is good. When we needed support they have been helpful and responsive with the resolution.

I rate the support of Silver Peak VX a ten out of ten.

Positive

The initial setup of Silver Peak VX is easy. The process took approximately one week. 

I rate the install setup of Silver Peak VX a nine out of ten.

We had 10 people who were involved in the deployment of Silver Peak VX which included the implementation and operations teams.

The price of Silver Peak VX is reasonable but could improve.

I rate the price from Silver Peak VX a seven out of ten.

I have evaluated other solutions, such as Cisco and Fortinet.

The solution requires maintenance to insure there are no hardware failures. We are doing the RMA.

Silver Peak VX is not a popular solution for customers. The market is using other solutions, such as Cisco and Fortinet.

I rate Silver Peak VX a nine out of ten.

We use Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect for three use cases.

We have deployed it in a bank customer for a VPN over the internet for a backup to the MPS. 

We use it for managing satellite microwave and fiber connections with different latencies in the same location.

In a multi-branch enterprise, we used the solution for two links on each site with other links together all aggregated in one network.

The most valuable feature of Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect is the boost.

I have been using Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect for approximately five years.

The stability of Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect is very good and quiet.

Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect is scalable.

I have many clients using Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect but they do not know they are using my service.

The support from Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has declined since Aruba acquired them. The knowledge and speed of the agents could improve.

I need to transfer units between customers. Most of the issues that I have with the support are with licensing. It is difficult and always takes time.

The initial setup of Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect is straightforward. The full setup of one customer network on the 14 branches took us approximately 48 hours. This includes the installation of hardware, other solutions, and the installation switches on the branches

We used an integrator for the implementation of Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect.

There is an annual license required to use Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect.

As an integrator, I recommend Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect. However, it does depend on the use case.

I rate Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect a nine out of ten.

The feature that allows defining different profiles for the users is the most valuable feature of the solution.

At the moment, for us, it is a very good solution because it has all the features we need and it is not so expensive. Hence, it seems to be a good solution for us.

The support, which is the direct support from Aruba, has shortcomings and needs to be improved.

I have been using Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform for two years. Also, I am using the solution's latest version. My company is a reseller of Aruba.

The solution's network is very stable. It works fine. We have no specific feedback about the adaptability of this network.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

It is possible to scale the solution with regional hubs, so it seems to be very scalable. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

To be specific, the number of end users using the solution is something that depends on our customer since a customer has shops, and I think that for each shop, there are around eight to ten employees. There are also data centers and offices with a hundred people, I suppose, for each office. Around several thousand use the solution.

Regarding the initial setup, once the training has been done and one is in the job of practice, then the solution is quite simple. We also have junior resources perfectly performing the initial setup of the devices during the network deployment.

On a scale of one to ten, where one being difficult setup and ten being easy setup, I rate the setup an eight.

The solution is deployed on the cloud. It is directly on the Aruba cloud.

Now I think that we have a very good process, and we are able to make a deployment in two to three hours.

Normally, one person on-site and one remote person for configuration are required during deployment.

On a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high, I rate the pricing around five to six. It is not so expensive.

We are working with four different technologies at the moment. It depends on the choice made by the customer. We can't suggest technology in any case until we talk with the customer.

I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.

Our company is a partner and has a rapport with Silver Peak. We use the solution to improve organizational functions by optimizing automation. 

There are two options for deployment. A lot of customers want hardware in their environments. Others have cloud-native environments and use virtual machines. The preferred method is virtual but it depends on a customer's business needs. 

We currently have two customers using the solution. One prefers on-premises and the other prefers the cloud version. 

The solution includes features for SD-WAN and WAN such as batch conditioning and optimization. 

Real-time techniques can be used for hardware or software in WAN optimization. Traditional WAN does not have this advantage. It is a wonderful track that gets you private or public internet first, then the negative effects of non-orderable packets. 

More technical sessions should be offered for deploying the solution. There are different circumstances for each customer. One might need the solution virtually and one might need it as a hardware. Demo implementations showing a variety of options would be beneficial. Data sheets, guides, and videos on the portal are good but not enough because we need to know more about the solution. We want to be strong technically with regard to deployments. 

We want more information on the add-ons and the solution's deep advantages. For example, our customer has experience with Riverbed WAN optimization. We have a trusting, long-term relationship with the customer and want to be able to guarantee the solution is better. With the solution being new to Egypt, we see the features and capabilities but need to know they will work in our customer's environment. 

I have been using the solution for four months. I am very interested in the solution and have registered for courses to obtain a certificate. 

The solution is stable so I rate stability a ten out of ten. 

The solution is scalable so I rate scalability a nine out of ten. 

Technical support is very, very good and much better than competitors. Continued support is provided and appreciated. 

I rate technical support an eight out of ten. 

Positive

The setup is really easy. Even without a demo, we can easily implement using the guide. 

We implement the solution for customers. 

The solution is new to Egypt so customers don't know it well. They are experienced with Riverbed and we are becoming experienced with the solution. 

WAN optimization is used by huge businesses in Egypt. Gartner is the flagship tool but we follow this and feel the solution is a better option. 

The solution is a wonderful product based on the user guide, sheets we receive, and demo presentations. The SD-WAN and WAN optimization are unique features. 

I definitely recommend the solution and rate it a ten out of ten. 

Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect is used to manage VMware.

I have been using Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect for approximately two years.

Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has high availability.

The scalability of Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect is good. You can create a cluster and deploy more VMs.

This solution is only used by approximately three administrators.

I have not used the support from Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect.

The initial setup of Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect is not straightforward. It took us approximately four hours to deploy.

We are integrators, we did the implementation of Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect ourselves.

The license for Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect is paid annually. 

The license features should improve in the solution. For example, when you purchase VMware, it starts at a low level that has some functionality. When you want to expand, the difference in the price is substantial. I purchased the lower functional version for $4,000, and now if I want to upgrade, they ask me for $80,000. This is a $76,000 difference, there's no logic, but this is VMware.

My advice to others is before they implement the solution they should have the knowledge of how to use it.

I rate Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect a seven out of ten.

Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is best suited for multiple environments that need better connectivity. You can optimize its bandwidth and give better connectivity in terms of packet losses. 

The tool's most valuable feature is bandwidth optimization. 

I expect automation in the Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform's next release. 

I have been working with the product for one year. 

Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is stable. 

The tool is scalable. We have customers who have deployed it in over 3,000 locations. There are two customers in my territory. 

We have a dedicated distributor. 

You need experience to do the deployment. It is not complex. We did the deployment within a week. You have to deploy the product in both locations and configure it. 

You can get both yearly and monthly options in licensing. It is not expensive. 

I rate the Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform an eight out of ten. 

We use the Aruba platform for connectivity for our enterprise to run our business operations.

The platform is very user-friendly. It allows clients to manage their network and view bandwidth, application performance, and application bandwidth usage across all locations. The platform's many features made it easy for us to transition from SD-WAN.

There were issues, but now it is improving.

I have been using Aruba for four years.

The product is stable. There were issues related to box management, but it is now stabilized.

The solution is scalable and suitable for enterprise-level business.

We initially faced challenges with the platform in 2018 and 2019. The underlying GNS technology was relatively new and not fully equipped to handle the complexities of our environment. However, the platform has been steadily improving. They have resolved over 50% of the reported bugs, and the platform is becoming more stable and reliable. Initially, we were operating with a single network feed, which presented many challenges.

Positive

The initial setup is straightforward, requiring two engineers for onsite and remote each. The deployment typically takes less than an hour. However, installing Cisco ENC devices, such as the 5403 or 5400, can be more challenging and require additional troubleshooting.

The solution is easy to maintain.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.