Aruba Airwave vs Broadcom Network Flow Analysis comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Broadcom are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.1, while Broadcom is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.0. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 4.0% mindshare in NMA, compared to Broadcom’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

Aruba Airwave

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

Aruba Airwave and Broadcom Network Flow Analysis are competitors in network management and performance analysis. Aruba Airwave seems to have an advantage in ease of deployment and customer service, while Broadcom Network Flow Analysis excels in feature set.

Features: Aruba Airwave provides robust network monitoring, real-time diagnostics, and comprehensive wireless network management and optimization. Broadcom Network Flow Analysis offers powerful traffic analysis tools, extensive security insights, and integration capabilities with multiple network environments.

Room for Improvement: Aruba Airwave could enhance multi-vendor support, improve scalability for larger networks, and streamline reporting functionalities. Broadcom Network Flow Analysis may benefit from simplifying its user interface, reducing deployment complexity, and offering more intuitive initial configuration settings.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Aruba Airwave is recognized for its straightforward implementation process and responsive support team. Broadcom Network Flow Analysis involves a more complex deployment due to its broad integration scope, requiring additional support for optimal configuration.

Pricing and ROI: Aruba Airwave presents a cost-effective option with affordable initial setup costs. Broadcom Network Flow Analysis requires higher initial investments but provides value through enhanced network insights and operational efficiency.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Airwave

Ranking in Network Management Applications

6th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Broadcom Network Flow Analysis

Ranking in Network Management Applications

18th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (60th), Network Troubleshooting (10th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of Aruba Airwave is 4.0%, down from 7.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Broadcom Network Flow Analysis is 1.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Management Applications Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Aruba Airwave	4.0%
Broadcom Network Flow Analysis	1.8%
Other	94.2%

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Edward Zeng

Senior Network Engineer at Auckland University of Technology

Troubleshooting obstacles occur but technical support excels

My general opinion on Aruba Airwave is that it's acceptable, but it's not ideal because we are accustomed to Cisco. We didn't use Aruba much, but once you set it up, you probably don't need to worry about it too much. The version we are using is quite old now, probably around version four. I can't remember the version exactly because a lot of the products require Aruba Central, but we haven't used Aruba Central yet. I face challenges with Aruba Airwave, particularly with troubleshooting. When someone has a problem, we try troubleshooting, but the end-to-end users' messages show some details that are not always up-to-date, and sometimes the information from the GUI is not exactly aligned with what's on the website. If Aruba Airwave can apply AI capabilities, that would be even more perfect. I'd appreciate integration with Aruba Central; it would be great if they could incorporate it into Airwave.

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Purneswara Rao

Principal Consultant at KyndleIT Consulting

A stable tool that helps identify the complete flow analysis in a network

The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that the complete flow analysis can be identified through the tool. The classification of each protocol and how the bandwidth utilization is happening with the protocols while managing to get SLAs, IP protocols, and QoS metrics is possible because of the product.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"All the technical support goes through our contractor. It is a local support, and it is perfect."

"The most beneficial feature for network monitoring in Aruba Airwave is the Live Heat Map. It helps identify interferences, coverage issues, and user connectivity issues. The device management capability of Aruba Airwave is good. It provides end-to-end visibility from the user to the access point, the switch, and the internet breakout. From a monitoring, management, and orchestration standpoint, it is very effective and can manage any scale of deployment."

"One of the main advantages is its ability to draw building floor plans and analyze Wi-Fi signal behavior in real-time."

"This solution gives you a lot of reporting capabilities, and it has a very good interface."

"I would rate the stability a nine out of ten."

"The monitoring and administration allow configurations for checking the association of the user to the network, then to the AP, then to the switch, and back to the controller."

"It facilitated creating floor maps."

"AirWave definitely helps us troubleshoot and get to the root cause of the issues. It gives you an excellent indication of what's going on within your network at different locations. You can get to the area, take a look at the AirWave analysis, and make informed decisions."

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"It is an overall stable solution."

"This solution has helped our organization by allowing us to have visibility. We deal with cybersecurity, so visibility is very important."

Cons

"The biggest problem for not using Aruba Airwave extensively now is that HP is not upgrading this tool. They're not investing money and time into it, which is why we're not using it."

"We encounter delayed ETAs in the manufacturing of hardware."

"I would like to see is “AAS”. Not only Aruba APs with central, but NAC/ClearPass, AirWave, and everything licensed as a Service."

"They should make it cheaper. By doing that, they can replace Cisco, which is also very expensive. If it is equivalent to Cisco in the features, with a reduced price, they can sell it more than Cisco."

"The overall monitoring of this solution could be improved."

"The main challenge we've faced with Aruba Airwave is its high cost, especially regarding high availability and failover licenses, which can be relatively expensive for customers. As for recommendations for improvement, considering that Aruba is planning to retire Airwave soon and introduce a new solution, it's crucial that the new product meets or exceeds the current Airwave's feature set. Customers expect a seamless transition without losing any functionality, so Aruba needs to ensure that the new solution is ready with all the essential features and capabilities from day one to avoid any gaps or dissatisfaction among users and partners."

"The tool's expensive nature is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"The solution’s pricing could be improved."

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"I would like to see more security features, like a lost protection package."

"Currently, Broadcom Network Flow Analysis does not support high-availability solutions, making it an area that needs improvement."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We must buy a new license to connect more devices to scale up the solution."

"It's device-based licensing. One device requires one license."

"Licensing and pricing are extremely straightforward."

"AirWave is a very expensive solution. If you implement it in a wide range network, it will cost a lot. There is no option to sell it outside that price segment, which is a problem."

"The licensing is on an yearly basis."

"This product is not expensive."

"Run a 90 day free Proof of Concept (PoC) for each product by implementing and using it fully in your environment. This way you will be educated on its features, functionality, and manageability."

"The cost is perfect because the devices have a lifetime warranty, and the licensing is good as well."

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"If you make a DX NetOps-based purchase and the complete suite of products that fall under DX NetOps from Broadcom, then you get Network Flow Analysis along with DX NetOps Performance Management and DX Spectrum."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Healthcare Company

Insurance Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	14

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Airwave?

I think the solution is quite affordable.

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What needs improvement with Aruba Airwave?

They have other sensors which can manage and control all the sites. There is an IoT component where we can restrict internet services such as Facebook and YouTube. These things can also be managed....

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What is your primary use case for Aruba Airwave?

For Aruba Airwave, I am using the wireless devices for the Wi-Fi for the full company with access points. This is the top product I feel, and I see in the Gartner also. It is a good product and eas...

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Also Known As

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CA NetQoS Reporter Analyzer, CA NFA, CA Network Flow Analysis

Overview

Offering granular visibility into wired and wireless networks, AirWave is the only management platform designed with mobile devices and apps in mind. By proactively monitoring the health and performance of all things connected, AirWave lets IT gain the insights they need to support the digital workplace.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

CA Network Flow Analysis provides 100% visibility into the composition of network traffic across the enterprise, helping Network Administrators deliver optimal application performance and validating the impact of network infrastructure changes, resulting in returns on investment (ROI) of up to 150%.

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