Aruba Instant On Switches Reviews

The solution is mostly managed by a smartphone or a laptop using the internet. The switches can be managed from offline devices. They can be used as regular switches in some corporate networks with all the Layer 2 features.

The solution's most beneficial feature is that you obtain A-class equipment for the lowest price. It is the cheapest solution among enterprise-grade switches.

Some L3 features could be included in the solution.

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches for around three years.

The solution's deployment is very easy when you use the cloud feature. If you are using local management, it tends to be the regular L2 switches.

The solution can be deployed by one person without requiring many people or resources. Depending on the features you need to configure, the solution's deployment time could take minutes or hours.

The solution is the cheapest A-class switch.

Aruba Instant On Switches is a very good solution. The access points are not very expensive. They have quite good Layer 2 functionalities but lack the Layer 3 features. When you want to deploy some BGP or Layer 3 features, you cannot use them with Aruba Instant On Switches.

The solution has all Layer 2 features and can be used everywhere. The solution is the cheapest and most reliable A-class switch, and it's the best choice for its price. Aruba is a very reliable brand. It stays once you configure it, and you need to make some backup files. If the switch goes down, you just restore it from the backup, and that's all.

I would strongly recommend the solution to other users. Aruba has a great forum where you can get almost all the information. If you are dealing with some troubles, it's 90% info you can find on the forum.

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

We use the solution for a small number of users.

The solution's pricing is slightly cheaper than that of Cisco.

The solution’s initial setup is very complex. We need to limit the number of Aruba Instant On Switches to certain areas because they sometimes cut off the link. The solution has to be more stable.

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches since 2019.

Aruba Instant On Switches can be recommended for small-scale businesses.

I rate the solution a six out of ten for scalability.

The solution’s technical support is good.

Positive

The solution’s initial setup is very complex.

Aruba Instant On Switches is slightly cheaper than Cisco.

I would recommend Aruba Instant On Switches to users if they are familiar with Aruba. Otherwise, I suggest using Cisco.

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

They could provide additional uplink ports, such as eight instead of four. It will be beneficial for our use case.

We have been using Aruba Instant On Switches for a year.

The product is stable. It works fine once configured.

The product is easy to scale. We can utilize a low-price connector for good scalability.

We rarely contact the technical support team. They provide good services.

Positive

Aruba Instant On Switches is easy to install. It takes half an hour to complete the basic configuration. It requires one executive to define the network and one to configure the device manually.

It is quite easy to maintain from the software point of view. They provide a lifetime warranty and offer free repair of devices.

The product has good pricing. We don't have to pay any maintenance fees.

Aruba Instant On Switches are easy to configure. We utilize them to isolate and secure distinct parts of customer networking efficiently for security reasons. The platform's VLAN functionality has helped us with efficient network management.

I rate it an eight out of ten.

The solution has a simple deployment and zero border.

The solution neither offers advanced features nor security.  It could have an MSP portal version.

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches as a partner for 2-3years.

The product is stable.

The solution is suitable for medium- to low customer segmentation because it directly addresses. The Instant portal is not available for MSP management, which would be very useful for MSP companies in managing inbound products like switches or access points. This is crucial because we manage many customers using Instant On products.

More than 20 users are using this solution.

The solution’s scalability is easy.

I rate the solution’s scalability a seven to eight out of ten.

The initial setup is simple and takes 15-30 minutes, depending on the sites.

We need to establish hosting, management IP, and uplink on the port. The management is on the cloud and remote.

If you are a company or a startup business, using this one is preferable because it's cheaper, simpler, faster to deploy, and doesn't require many functions.

You don't need the license.

If the company or the customer is a growing enterprise, we change the type of switches.

You need to work as you currently account for assessing the customer before you decide to use Instant On because they may over-expect the R&D feature or expect enterprise features. Its devices cannot supervise it and are only suitable for small to medium businesses. So, if any customer or company wants to grow to the high server, they also need to adjust the type of switches or provide better-advanced features.

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

We use Aruba Instant On Switches for general communication, sending files, and going to the internet.

You can only put one VLAN on the AP in the Instant On model, but you can put many VLANs on the AP in the price model. You can only use one network on the Instant On AP. You cannot use many VLANs, like VLAN 10, VLAN 20, VLAN 30, and VLAN 100 on Aruba Instant On AP.

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches for one year.

Aruba Instant On Switches is a stable solution.

Around 80 users are using Aruba Instant On Switches in our organization.

The solution’s initial setup is very easy, and can be done by a non-IT person.

The solution can be implemented in five minutes.

Aruba Instant On Switches is cheaper than Cisco and expensive compared to some Chinese brand products.

Just one person is needed for the solution’s maintenance. I would recommend Aruba Instant On Switches to other users as the best option for their wireless communication.

Overall, I rate Aruba Instant On Switches ten out of ten.

Regarding the product, I have dealt with a few use cases involving the replacement of the hardware parts. I don't remember the use cases, but they were linked to software bugs.

The solution's most valuable feature revolves around the fact that we use remote access points for remote work in our company. Aruba's access points can be used to build IPsec tunnels with the main office. The tool has some general features for remote work.

Improvements are required in the product's price. I want it to be cheaper.

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches for five years. My company has a partnership with Aruba.

It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

It is a scalable solution.

I have used the solution's technical support. The customer support is very friendly and has skilled engineers.

The product's initial setup phase is very simple.

In terms of the product's deployment phase, if we are talking about an access point, I would say that we set up only one access point, and the other access points are connected to our network. The first access point works as a virtual controller for the setup of other access points.

The value derived from the use of the product revolves around the development area as it is very easy to run it in our environment.

I recommended that our company's customers use switches and access points from Aruba.

We don't use the tool's mobile application.

I recommend the product to those who plan to use it because it offers stability and scalability.

Security features for applications in the form of a firewall for access points are good. Other vendors or access points don't offer a firewall.

I rate the tool a ten out of ten.

The tool's best part is the commercials. Its pricing is lower compared to other enterprise products. We pitch the product to customers who have budget constraints. Its implementation is plug-and-play. 

Some customers have made complaints about Aruba Instant On Switches' stability. 

I rate the tool's stability an eight out of ten. 

Aruba Instant On Switches is scalable for SMBs. If you need more scalability, then you need to buy enterprise products. 

Aruba Instant On Switches' support is good. You get a lifetime warranty for enterprise versions. 

Aruba Instant On Switches' has straightforward implementation. It can be completed in one to two days.

Aruba Instant On Switches is not expensive. 

I rate the product a nine out of ten. It offers peace of mind. You don't have to worry about anything after implementation. You can manage it easily with less manpower. 

Aruba Instant On Switches is used to provide network connectivity for organizations that can't afford Cisco solutions.

The best thing about Aruba Instant On Switches is their cost.

The support needs improvement.

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches for a couple of years.

Aruba Instant On Switches is stable.

The initial setup is straightforward.

We pay an annual licensing fee.

I give Aruba Instant On Switches a nine out of ten.

The maintenance requires four people.

I recommend using Aruba Instant On Switches for organizations that are on a budget and cannot afford Cisco.