Replacement could be automated.
Assistant Manager, Information Technology Network& Voice Operations at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
A stable solution with faster deployment and better support
Pros and Cons
- "Aruba is more stable than Netgear."
- "Replacement could be automated."
What needs improvement?
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is providing better stability to the users.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution can scale up with your needs.
If your company grows, you can add a number of hardware or switches to support your network.
How are customer service and support?
Aruba support is much better than Netgear's.
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How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward and quick.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is 20-30% costlier than Netgear.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Aruba is more stable than Netgear.
What other advice do I have?
Aruba has helped to improve network efficiency in some ways.
I recommend the solution.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Network & Security Department Head at Hypernet Indonesia
A very stable and scalable product that does not take much time to set up
What is our primary use case?
We used the product for distribution.
What needs improvement?
The UI could improve, where menus and features or functions could be moved a bit, so it's better for us. For example, the one dealing with uplinks could be grouped into a dropdown or something like that.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used Aruba switches for about five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability of Aruba switches an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product is scalable. Seven people in my company are working with Aruba switches.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not complex. It could take up to two hours to set up VLANs or different work groups, but it depends.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution in-house. We have 11 staff members deploying and maintaining the product.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is higher than other brands, so I recommend the product to enterprises.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Aruba switches an eight out of ten and recommend the product to other users.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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System Admins at The Office Gurus
Beneficial command line interface, scalable, and simple implementation
Pros and Cons
- "The initial installation of Aruba Switches is easy."
- "I have some security issues with Aruba Switches. I need to update the firmware and then the problems might go away."
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Aruba Switches is the command-line interface (CLI). It is similar to Cisco's CLI, making the learning curve very small compared to other solutions.
What needs improvement?
I have some security issues with Aruba Switches. I need to update the firmware and then the problems might go away.
The integration for Aruba Switches could improve. The solution works well with some solutions, such as Cisco, Ruckus, or Brocade switches. However, nonstandard switches could have better integration in order to comply with the standards of natural communication Aruba Switches need to integrate with the other brands.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Aruba Switches for approximately two months.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Aruba Switches is scalable.
We have approximately 2,000 people using the solution. We have plans to increase usage in the future.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support from Aruba Switches could improve.
How was the initial setup?
The initial installation of Aruba Switches is easy.
What about the implementation team?
We have one person for the maintenance of the solution. However, we have four people who are managing the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Aruba Switches has a lifetime warranty on the solution and after five years the solution will be at its end of life.
What other advice do I have?
Aruba Switches is a solution that is growing at the moment in my country.
I rate Aruba Switches an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Presales Network & Security at PT Network Data Sistem
Reliable with good technical support and the ability to expand
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is scalable."
- "The software materials could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for switches.
What is most valuable?
It's a stable switch.
The solution is scalable.
Technical support is quite good. It's fast and reliable.
What needs improvement?
The software materials could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using the solution for a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is quite good. We haven't had an issue with it. There are no bugs or glitches. it doesn't crash or freeze. It even works well for enterprise-level organizations.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's quite scalable. It's more scalable than many switches.
How are customer service and support?
The solution offers very fast support. We are quite satisfied with the level of services we get.
What other advice do I have?
We are an Aruba partner. We tend to recommend this solution to our customers.
I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. We are quite satisfied with its capabilities.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Managing Director at P & P Enterprise Solution Co.,Ltd.
High availability and good performance
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Aruba Switches is its performance."
- "There is a long delay in receiving Aruba Switches when ordered. There should not be a long delay in receiving the solution. Additionally, there should be a lifetime warranty to compete with other solutions."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Aruba Switches in hospitals, educational institutions, and government networks.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Aruba Switches is its performance.
What needs improvement?
There is a long delay in receiving Aruba Switches when ordered. There should not be a long delay in receiving the solution. Additionally, there should be a lifetime warranty to compete with other solutions.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Aruba Switches for approximately 20 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Aruba Switches are highly scalable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 4,000 people using this solution.
We do not scale the solution because after five years the technology is old and needs to be updated.
How are customer service and support?
When I contact support, such as through email, it takes a long time to receive a response.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of Aruba Switches is not difficult. The implementation took me two hours.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation of the solution myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license to use the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Aruba Switches a ten out of ten.
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