Aruba Instant On Switches Reviews

Aruba's hardware has advantages over other vendors.

Aruba's management solutions, like Aruba Central are valuable and offer consolidated management for all equipment, switches, and access points, either over the cloud or on-prem.

They should extend the marketing and talk about Aruba's success stories throughout the region.

I have been working with Aruba for around three years, and I use the latest version of the product.

We install wireless solutions such as Cisco and Aruba from the front end.

I rate the stability of the solution a nine out of ten.

I rate the scalability of the solution a nine out of ten.

I rate the initial setup an eight out of ten. Deployment is very simple. Though it takes a few hours, most of the time is taken up by escalating access points, and not in configuring or deploying the solution.

Aruba is a leader in Wi-Fi solutions. The stability of the system and the unified management solution are some features that Aruba has over other vendors. I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

The solution syncs network traffic and shares internet connections with clients.

The solution's scalability and pricing need improvement.

We have been using the solution for over seven years.

It is a stable solution. I rate its stability as a nine.

We have 30,000 solution users as our customers. It is a scalable solution. Although, it could be more dynamic while scaling the network for high bandwidth.

I rate its scalability as a seven.

The solution's customer service is good.

Positive

We used Juniper earlier. Its support, scalability, and stability were not up to the mark. Thus, we switched to Aruba.

The solution is easy to install. I rate the setup process as an eight. It takes two to three hours to complete and requires one person for execution. Also, it is easy to maintain and needs three executives for the process.

The solution could be less expensive. I rate its pricing a six.

The solution provides the best quality of service. I recommend it to others and rate it as a nine.

This is a hardware solution. 

The product has a very nice design. The switches are well-designed and work very easily.

The solution is easy to install. It is easy to mount APs and access points and switches, and it is really easy to configure. The pre-configurations are good.

The dashboard for clients is very nice.

It is very stable. 

We can scale as needed. 

Configuring the switches can take some time. The startup and booting take some time. It's too slow.

We would like to see more documentation. Being more expensive than its competitors, Aruba should include more features, documentation being one of them.

I've used the solution for six months.

We haven't had any issues with the stability or performance. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

The solution is scalable. We can join two Aruba switches together and use many joints and hold up many access points. We can manage maybe 150 access points with two switches. 

We have about 700 users on the product right now. 

I'm not sure if we have plans to increase usage at this point. 

I don't have any experience with technical support. I've never asked for their help. 

We previously used Cisco switches. 

The implementation process is very simple and straightforward. Configuring one access point takes about 15 minutes. It does not take too long to deploy and test.

We only need two people to handle the initial setup.

I am able to implement the solution myself. I don't need any outside help. 

We do sometimes see an ROI.

While I cannot speak to the exact price, it may be a bit more than Meraki.

There are no extra costs beyond the main set price. 

We did look into other options before ultimately choosing Aruba. 

We're partners with Aruba.

We deployed the solution together with Aruba Wireless. 

I'd advise users to try out the product.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

The initial setup is simple.

The solution is stable.

This product line is very comparable to a Meraki product line with its functionality and its simplicity. to go anything more extensive.

The solution isn’t too scalable. That said, it is effective in what it does.

Room for improvement would be if they consolidated administration from multiple locations.

I’ve been dealing with the solution for probably three or four years.

The solution is stable and reliable with good performance. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn’t crash or freeze.

Typically this is going to be for a small to medium size installation. The scale on this is limited.

It could go up to thousands of people connecting to them concurrently. It's not typical. However, it is capable.

Each access point has a limited number of people that can connect to a radio. Any access point does that. However, scalability is how many access points you can cluster together. That cluster has a defined limit, and that's where your small businesses tend to fit in.

Support is done through the app on your phone. It's so stable I don't know of any TAC cases that have been created from it.

It’s very simple to set up.

It's always up-to-date. As a matter of fact, the administration is I predominantly do it by my cell phone. And you can do a full upgrade of your network off the cell phone. It is not tied to the Aruba Central Cloud. It's isolated from it. That said, I am able to administer it through the internet.

We sell it and integrate and implement it as needed.

I don't know that you'll see much of an ROI calculation for it for the company unless of course, they are managed service providers, and they're using it as a service model. The solution is typically infrastructure related.

The pricing is all-inclusive. When you buy the platform, the hardware, whether it's an Instant On access point or Instant On switch line, whatever, you get all the licensing that you need.

I’d rate the solution a ten out of ten.

This solution is ideal for small and medium division enterprises.

Regarding the feature, my clients are currently favoring it because it enables them to switch back to phone functionality. They appreciate the variety of switches available, including online monitoring tools and configuration options within the application. This is the primary reason they have a positive view of the product.

We are interested in acquiring a firewall that provides a comprehensive solution. In other words, we're seeking a firewall that encompasses multiple aspects, such as exceptional switches and active phone functionalities. Our goal is to have a unified system that allows us to monitor and manage everything from a single panel, making it the most effective way to oversee all the network traffic and related activities.

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches for the last two to three years.

While I can work at any time, I can't assure the complete reliability of everything, particularly in comparison to a bank. We're talking about networking devices, and there are many variables to consider. I appreciate your understanding. I'm not concerned about the environment, but it's worth noting that there are factors beyond our control, especially when dealing with an Internet Service Provider.

It allows us to easily manage endpoint blocking and configure the desired number of switches and access points. It's a straightforward process. Moreover, you have the flexibility to perform these tasks directly from your mobile device. However, when it comes to more advanced features, like the fun feature, you won't be able to access and control them through the mobile application. Instead, you'll need a Command One interface for handling tasks similar to those found in Eagle, Cisco, or Aruba switches. These enhanced features are typically reserved for data centers and other specialized solutions, offering more capabilities and flexibility. In essence, the level of functionality you have access to depends on whether you're using a regular mobile application or more advanced interfaces.

I would rate it an eight out of ten. 

Other solutions require a controller on your devices to manage them. Once you set up the controller, you can't access or troubleshoot as needed. This can be a bit cumbersome. However, in this area, we don't face this issue because devices automatically connect and operate without the need for control or added complexity. Comparatively, when it comes to SysTrack, the features are restricted, and managing each device can be somewhat more intricate at times.

It's a straightforward process since you only need to create an account during the specified time frame. For an on-premises client using this solution, the deployment time is quite swift. It typically takes only about six to fifteen minutes, as the entire process can be managed through the mobile application.

I would rate it an eight out of ten. 

We use the solution to provide internet access to our buildings.

The solution is user-friendly and stable.

There is always room to improve the coverage area.

The price has room for improvement.

I have been using the solution for over six years.

I give the stability a nine out of ten.

I give scalability ten out of ten.

The solution is plug-and-play and auto-configured.

I give the price seven out of ten.

I give the solution an eight out of ten.

We have around 195 agents on the switch.

Aruba Instant On Switches is easy to manage compared to other solutions.

If the customer wants a LAN infrastructure, where they want to communicate with each other, that's the primary use case. That's the primary use case.Also, when they want to deploy IP telephone solutions. When they want to share one common internet between everything they can do so with this. Those are the basic use cases.

The user interface is very good. 

It is straightforward to set up. 

The product is quite stable. 

It's scalable. 

In general, mostly in Instant On series, if we could have much more control on the switches, at least. We'd like a CLI access so that, when we want to do some advanced configurations we could. That would be very beneficial.

I'm not a regular implementer. I'm working mostly on the solutions side, pre-sale side. I've been working in the pre-sales with Aruba for quite some time - more than two years. I've been dealing with this solution for one year. 

The solution is stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

It is not a stackable product, however, you can scale it. 

If a company wants to add multiple switches, in general, it's scalable. You would just need to connect an uplink and you will have an extra switch already.

I haven't worked with the technical team yet.

I also am familiar with Cisco. 

I haven't configured any other switches like Extreme or Ruckus.

One major difference in Cisco is I can convert it only with the Cisco SG series. The 9300 switches work differently. There's only really a comparison between Aruba Instant On switches and Cisco SG switches. In Cisco switches, I find the GUI to be loopy.

The solution is very straightforward to set up. I'd rate it a five out of five in terms of ease of use. There isn't too much to do. 

How long it takes to set up varies. It will not take a minute or two minutes to make the switch up and running. That said, if you want to configure multiple VLANs, et cetera, then that is where you'll spend some time.

I'm not involved in the licensing. I can't speak to the exact costs. My understanding is that it is competitively priced. I'd rate it a four out of five in terms of affordability.

We are a reseller.

I'd rate the product eight out of ten. We've been pretty happy with the pricing and capabilities. 

It is mostly used for our clients with small offices.

We're using version 1930, series 500. It's deployed on-premise.

The pricing is competitive but could be improved.

I have been using this solution for 12 years.

It's stable.

It's scalable.

We have two support centers in Nigeria and we receive a good level of service.

Setup is easy. 

Pricing is competitive, and there are no supplementary fees.

I would rate this solution 8 out of 10.