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Aruba Airwave vs Cisco Prime [EOL] comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Cisco are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Additionally, 91% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Cisco users who would recommend it.
Aruba Airwave
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91% willing to recommend
Cisco Prime [EOL]
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    91% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    Aruba Airwave
    Average Rating
    8.4
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.8
    Number of Reviews
    24
    Ranking in other categories
    Network Management Applications (2nd)
    Cisco Prime [EOL]
    Average Rating
    7.8
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.5
    Number of Reviews
    35
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
     

    Featured Reviews

    Lulzim Islami - PeerSpot reviewer
    Creating floor maps and configuration templates enhances troubleshooting capabilities
    The most helpful feature I noticed, yet did not utilize, allowed us to add our Cisco switches for monitoring. We also created templates for configurations. Additionally, it facilitated creating floor maps. I need to open it for more extended periods. It is more about troubleshooting and checking the coverage problems of wireless.
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    ZeeshanAli1 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Robust, cost-effective, and provides good visibility, but the scalability could improve
    We are extremely satisfied with the reliability and robustness of Cisco Prime Infrastructure, which we have been using for many years. Compared to newer products such as DNS centers or others, it has proven to be much more stable, which is important for large-scale operations. Stability is a primary concern for us, and we are glad that Cisco Prime Infrastructure meets our expectations in that regard. Furthermore, in regards to Legacy Plus new hardware, Cisco Prime has proven to be a reliable and adaptable solution thus far. Not only can it support older hardware, but it also has the capability to handle new features with the latest updates. If we consider new solutions such as DNS Center, we may have to sacrifice some legacy features that we still rely on. We may need to continue using these legacy features for a few more years due to various reasons such as budget constraints or the site not being a high priority. However, if we switch to a new product at this stage, we may lose a lot of the monitoring and other capabilities that we have with Cisco Prime. We have a close relationship with Cisco and understand that they are not prioritizing investments in Cisco Prime as they are encouraging customers to adopt the Cisco DNA Center. This means that we don't anticipate many new features to be added to the product in the future. While we know that we will eventually have to transition to a new solution, in the meantime, we plan to do a quick refresh of our legacy products.
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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

    "What I like best about Aruba Airwave is its orchestration feature because it saves configuration time. I also like that it allows you to do ZTP installations for new Aruba equipment."
    "It can interact with other vendors better than Cisco, which is a good point of AirWave. It is easy to use, and its reporting is good."
    "I would rate the stability a nine out of ten."
    "All the technical support goes through our contractor. It is a local support, and it is perfect."
    "The solution is not overly expensive."
    "The solution's initial setup process is straightforward."
    "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."
    "The feature that proved most beneficial for our organization's network monitoring is the virtual four, which we use frequently when working with Aruba."
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    "Cisco Prime is a good tool for inventory monitoring and wireless management."
    "The interfaces are a valuable feature."
    "Cisco Prime is helpful as it provides us with real-time monitoring. This allows us to be proactive in our environment."
    "The most valuable feature of Cisco Prime is the heat map."
    "Cisco Prime has been around for a long time, and it keeps getting better and better."
    "It helps us manage and monitor analytics and fix issues."
    "What I found most beneficial from Cisco Prime is that it gives you an insight into what your network does, even when you're not actively monitoring what's going on with your network."
    "It gives you the ability to upgrade switches remotely, schedule the upgrade time, perform backups, and monitor the health of all networks."
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    Cons

    "Whenever you get an error it doesn't immediately tell you what the thing is that is causing the error. You have to sit down and research it. If it could say what error is causing the issue, it would make my troubleshooting a lot quicker."
    "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."
    "More devices or vendors should be onboarded to Aruba Airwave."
    "I would like to see an integration of services into one system, rather than having multiple systems to do multiple things."
    "Pricing for Aruba Airwave could be cheaper, which is an area for improvement in the solution."
    "When attempting to copy a floor plan, it does not copy well, so I often have to redraw the walls. It's somewhat annoying since other Wi-Fi design software we use is easier for drawing walls and including floor plans."
    "My general opinion on Aruba Airwave is that it's acceptable, but it's not ideal because we are accustomed to Cisco."
    "The integration with other platforms like Cisco needs to be improved."
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    "Cisco Prime needs to have lower prices and more customization options."
    "The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive."
    "I would love for Cisco Prime to show bandwidth usage and consumption, but I can't monitor bandwidth usage at a given time."
    "Some improvements are needed, specifically in the form of more updates and enhancements."
    "The reporting could be simplified and the information made clearer to the user."
    "The product is expensive compared to other vendors in the market."
    "The solution can be slow at times."
    "The user interface of Cisco Prime could be more user-friendly and increase its performance."
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "It is an expensive solution."
    "Aruba Airwave's licensing cost is not that expensive."
    "Licensing and pricing are extremely straightforward."
    "The licensing cost for Aruba Airwave increased from $72 to $210 within a few months. It would be better if the pricing for the solution were cheaper."
    "We must buy a new license to connect more devices to scale up the solution."
    "The tool is expensive. If one is bad or expensive, and ten is very good or cheap, I rate the product's price as a six."
    "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."
    "It's device-based licensing. One device requires one license."
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    "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
    "The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive."
    "I would rate the pricing of Cisco Prime a seven out of ten."
    "We update the license every five years."
    "If we have a license for Cisco DNA, we can use the same license for Cisco Prime."
    "I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
    "The product is expensive compared to other vendors in the market."
    "You need to get special quotes from the company for each order."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Computer Software Company
    16%
    Manufacturing Company
    10%
    Government
    8%
    University
    8%
    Computer Software Company
    17%
    Government
    14%
    Manufacturing Company
    8%
    Educational Organization
    6%
     

    Company Size

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    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
     

    Questions from the Community

    What do you like most about Aruba Airwave?
    I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Airwave?
    The pricing for Aruba Airwave is acceptable because compared to Cisco, it's slightly cheaper, but not significantly - maybe 5% or 7% less expensive.
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    What needs improvement with Aruba Airwave?
    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 worr...
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    What do you like most about Cisco Prime?
    The most valuable features of Cisco Prime include its comprehensive functionality as a one-stop solution for basic SNMP port management.
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    What needs improvement with Cisco Prime?
    The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive.
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    What is your primary use case for Cisco Prime?
    We use Cisco Prime for centralized configuration management backups and monitoring.
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    Cisco Prime Infrastructure
     

    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

    Cisco Prime products deliver next-generation management by supporting an intuitive workflow-oriented user experience and integrated lifecycle operations across Cisco architectures, technologies, and networks.

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    Sample Customers

    Henkel, University of Findlay, University of Minnesota Duluth, University of Iowa
    Mohawk Industries, Universidad EAFIT, Halton Healthcare
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