Aruba Switches are always innovating to bring new solutions to the market.
Presales Consultant at a non-profit with 11-50 employees
Continuous innovation, simple to implemented, and great support
Pros and Cons
- "Aruba Switches are always innovating to bring new solutions to the market."
- "Aruba Switches cover lots of areas and support automated and IOPS and with the central products, but I think when we look at the solutions overall, IOPS devices are not covered so much in Aruba Central. We are in Croatia and it is a small country, I don't know how its situation is in Europe, America, or Asia."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
Aruba Switches cover lots of areas and support automated and IOPS and with the central products, but I think when we look at the solutions overall, IOPS devices are not covered so much in Aruba Central. We are in Croatia and it is a small country, I don't know how its situation is in Europe, America, or Asia.
In a future release, I would like to see old switches have coverage in Aruba Cloud Central.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Aruba Switches for approximately three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Aruba Switches is very good.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Aruba Switches are scalable.
I rate the scalability of Aruba Switches a five out of five.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate the technical support from Aruba Switches a five out of five.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used other solutions such as Cisco. When comparing Cisco and Aruba Switches, Aruba Switches work with open standard protocols, use ZTP configurations, and beneficial support.
How was the initial setup?
Aruba Switches offers a very easy solution to establish and set them up. Series six is created with a cloud solution central, creating lots of automated setup in the cloud.
What other advice do I have?
If you have 100 Aruba Switches you only need one person for the maintenance. However, if you have a mixed environment with different switches then two to three people would be required for the maintenance and support.
I rate Aruba Switches a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner

Manager at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Scalable switches that provide reliable connectivity in a remote environment
Pros and Cons
- "We use this solution for small and middle sized offices across different locations. The switches connect to the remote sites for distribution to the end user."
- "We have needed to upgrade software to fix some challenges we experienced. After downloading the latest version of Aruba, these were fixed."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution for small and middle sized offices across different locations. The switches connect to the remote sites for distribution to the end user.
What needs improvement?
We have needed to upgrade software to fix some challenges we experienced. After downloading the latest version of Aruba, these were fixed.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used this solution for three years.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. The time to deploy depends on the experience you have and how many switches you are setting up.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This is an affordable solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partners
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IT at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
Little to no faults or downtime, with quick and easy install
Pros and Cons
- "We have not had any issues with the product and its functions. It has been stable."
- "The customer service could be a bit quicker and the employees could be more professional."
What is our primary use case?
We use them for our networks as extensions.
What is most valuable?
The product is user friendly, little to no faults and downtime.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have not had any issues with the product and its functions. It has been stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We currently use the solution for approximately 400 employees. We have had no issues with scalability.
How are customer service and technical support?
The customer service could be a bit quicker and the employees could be more professional.
How was the initial setup?
The install was straightforward, we had no issues.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product is a bit expensive.
What other advice do I have?
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.
Chief Information Officer at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Trouble-free setup, stable, and good from a management perspective
Pros and Cons
- "Management-wise, this is a good solution."
- "It would be better and easier for us to buy if the price were reduced."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Aruba switches for our local network infrastructure.
What is most valuable?
Management-wise, this is a good solution.
This is a very stable switch.
What needs improvement?
It would be better and easier for us to buy if the price were reduced.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Aruba Switches for at least two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I've had no issues with problems related to stability. From my perspective, everything is working well.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have never been in contact with Aruba technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have worked with other switches from other vendors and I have knowledge about Cisco, HP, and others. With HP, we can get some good discounts.
How was the initial setup?
We had no issues or problems with the initial setup.
What about the implementation team?
We have an internal team for deployment and maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This is an expensive product, costing about double what most competitors do. I would like to keep Aruba as my infrastructure, but it costs a lot.
What other advice do I have?
From the perspective of IT management, this is a good product, it is working fine and I don't have any issues with it. I can recommend it to others.
I would rate this solution a nine 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.
Senior Technical Officer at Sri Lanka Telecom Services
Scalable and secure switches offering high-speed connectivity
Pros and Cons
- "Aruba Central is very valuable to us."
- "I would prefer it if they reduced the cost of the switches and the access points."
What is most valuable?
Aruba Central is very valuable to us.
What needs improvement?
I would prefer it if they reduced the cost of the switches and the access points. They are very high for a country like Sri Lanka. It's a good product, but the price is too high.
Here, most customers are interested in cheaper, local solutions like Planet Switches. I think Auba is better than the local solutions, but they need to cut the cost down in order for people to switch over to them.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Aruba Switches for three years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Aruba Switches are both scalable and stable. I am pretty satisfied with this product.
How are customer service and technical support?
Their technical support is pretty good. Actually, the first level of support is given by our supplier. Regardless of the time, they will help you.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before Aruba, we worked with Cisco, but personally, I prefer Aruba.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very easy.
What about the implementation team?
I'm not part of the configuration team. We have a team that handles all implementation and configuration. I am part of the design team.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Aruba for anyone looking for a stable enterprise-level solution.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Aruba Switches a rating of eight. If they lowered the cost and introduced some basic-level features and access points, I would give them a higher rating. Basic Aruba access points are expensive in Sri Lanka.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Network Architect & Pre-Sales Consultant at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
A feature-rich and reliable device that is easy to work with and has amazing technical support
Pros and Cons
- "The technical support is fantastic!"
- "The need to come up with a bit more flexibility in their range of models."
What is our primary use case?
I'm a reseller and I supply these switches to customers.
The use case of this solution is to connect endpoint devices through to the data centers.
What is most valuable?
It has several awesome features. I actually prefer Aruba over Huawei.
What needs improvement?
With Aruba, some of the models that are available, you need simple features, but you have to go to very high models, very expensive models.
They need to come up with a bit more flexibility in their range of models.
I would like to see more flexibility with regard to the models that are available.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using HP Switches for about 15 years, then when HP bought Aruba, it became Aruba and I started using it under the new name.
We use all of the versions that are available. I use the older Aruba OS Switches. I use the new Aruba CX Switches. It just depends on what the customer needs.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a very stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Aruba Switches are very scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support is fantastic! Absolutely fantastic. We have no problems with their technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. They are the easiest switches to work with.
The deployment time varies; if it's one switch then it will be quick. If it's a hundred switches, it will take a while.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
here are no licensing costs for the Aruba Switches. However, there are licensing costs for some of their other solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend it 100%. Absolutely no problem with it.
I would rate Aruba Switches an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller.
Consultant at Visolity B.V.
A reliable performer with great performance and scalability
Pros and Cons
- "This is a very stable product with good performance."
- "The product could be a little more competitive price-wise."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case is data center networking. We work with a hybrid deployment model. Currently, we are working with the 8325 switches. We have sold the solutions to a lot of our customers.
What is most valuable?
The thing that I have found most valuable about the Aruba product is that it is very stable. It provides great performance and reliability.
What needs improvement?
Our clients are really very satisfied with the service this product provides. I really see nothing for the moment that needs improvement. There was a new release at the beginning of this year that is currently available, so essentially it is a new product. It has kept up with good development.
The only improvement I can really see is that maybe they could get more competitive price-wise. Technically we are satisfied with the product.
For how long have I used the solution?
I am a systems architect and ee have been using Aruba switches at our company for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is very stable. We have no trouble with the performance.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is very scalable. It is a stackable switch and that gives it scalability.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have not needed to use Aruba's technical support. The product has not given us any issues that require it.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very straightforward. The deployment takes only about half-an-hour. It is very fast.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Price-wise, the product is a little expensive compared to the competition.
What other advice do I have?
My advice for people considering this solution is that I would recommend it. It is very stable, it is a high-performance switch for the mid-market segment. It is just a very good switch.
On a scale from one to ten where one is the worst and ten is the best, I would rate Aruba Switches as a nine-out-of-ten. If I say that it is a ten it means that there is nothing more that they can improve. Everything can be improved. I think nine is a very good rating.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Network and Security Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Reasonably-priced, stable, and have good compatibility with other products
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are the stability and compatibility with other products."
- "They have limited CLI options in the UI and this is something that needs improvement."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Aruba Switches for switching and as a type of pilot.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are the stability and compatibility with other products.
When comparing there is no other product on that market that can compare to the stability.
What needs improvement?
They have limited CLI options in the UI and this is something that needs improvement.
Aruba should create a line of switches that are suitable for the industrial market.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Aruba Switches for between three and four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
These switches are quite stable. For example, the firmware is stable and we have not had many issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's scalable. There are many options for small, medium, and large enterprises.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support takes a little bit of time but it is good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have experience with other products and I find that these devices are quite stable. In our company, we are about 80% Aruba and 20% Cisco when it comes to network switching products.
Aruba is easier to set up than Cisco. The command-line interface, on the other hand, is better in Cisco products.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very straightforward. Compared to other products like Cisco, Aruba switches are quite easy to configure and set up the first time.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price for Aruba is quite a bit cheaper than it is for similar products by Cisco.
What other advice do I have?
In summary, Aruba switches work well, they are a good product, and I recommend them.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner

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