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Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform vs Ipanema IpIengine comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Pl...
Ranking in WAN Optimization
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (8th), WAN Edge (9th)
Ipanema IpIengine
Ranking in WAN Optimization
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the WAN Optimization category, the mindshare of Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is 14.9%, down from 17.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ipanema IpIengine is 3.3%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
WAN Optimization Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform14.9%
Ipanema IpIengine3.3%
Other81.8%
WAN Optimization
 

Featured Reviews

SatishKumar13 - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Manager at Savex Technologies Pvt Ltd
Reliable features and exceptional tech support enhance user experience
The Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is a fantastic solution based on my experience. The Zero-Touch Provisioning feature is one of the best features I have seen so far. While there are some aspects that need improvement on the technical side, when comparing it with other products and solutions, it performs well but still has room for enhancement.
it_user143973 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Systems Admin at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
We tried KPN for 1 year, but ROI is not practical. Huge differences with IPANEMA.
WAN Acceleration Unlike other firewall and internet accelerator network device, it has its own IPS/IDS built in. Well improved performance. Acceleration and ACL (Access control list), IPS/IDS. Since January 2014 None There was an issue in regards to Heartbleed case and Orange Business service…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The best features of the Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform are capacity management and network capacity management."
"Silver Peak's devices, compared to Cisco Meraki, are the most practical to use and deploy and have less interface."
"Technical support is awesome, and transparency is there."
"Many features are valuable for automation, connectivity, and throughput."
"Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has high availability."
"Aruba EdgeConnect has an inbuilt next-generation firewall, advanced routing capabilities, and one compression capacity."
"I rate the Aruba EdgeConnect solution nine out of ten."
"Silver Peak VX is stable; from what I've heard from our technicians, there is no complaint from the current customers that are using the solution."
"Making use of two connections per site we were able to minimize expensive MPLS connections and replace them with cheap internet lines with IPsec tunnels."
"Application visibility is without doubt the strongest point of this product and the most valuable to me as a user."
"In terms of ROI and features aside from other expensive IDS and IPS hardware, this product I recommend."
 

Cons

"Reporting is something that they can improve on."
"The support from Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has declined since Aruba acquired them. The knowledge and speed of the agents could improve."
"More technical sessions should be offered for deploying the solution."
"This solution is suitable for small to medium-sized companies. If we have large-sized companies it is better to use Cisco or Palo Alto."
"I guess the tool should give you a little more flexibility on what you can show on the main window, which can be an area of improvement."
"In future releases, I would like to see security features, so Aruba might need some firewalls, like other vendors."
"They have to implement more security with it. The security, mainly their firewall functions, have to be included in the firewall features."
"One area for improvement is the Intel support integration. The security could also improve."
"I suppose being able to set performance targets or QoS Profiles individually per location would be nice."
"Acceleration and ACL (Access control list), IPS/IDS."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You have to negotiate when it comes to pricing and licensing."
"You typically will license the hardware and you license the software to access the hardware capabilities. The price will range anywhere from a hundred to $300 a month. There are no additional costs."
"The license could improve for Silver Peak VX."
"The pricing for this product is good."
"There is an annual license required to use Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect."
"The price of Silver Peak VX is expensive compared to competitors. There are licenses, renewals, and support that need to be paid."
"The licensing fees depend on the bandwidth. As an example of what we charge our customers, for 100MB without Boost, the price is approximately $2,000. That includes the licensing and the unit."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high, I rate the pricing around five to six."
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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Healthcare Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
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Company Size

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Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise11
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Silver Peak NX?
The pricing is on the higher side compared to the competition when discussing experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing of the Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform. We need to work on the com...
What needs improvement with Silver Peak NX?
The room for improvement for the Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is pricing, as people are purchasing this product less and less because of pricing where I give connectivity.
What is your primary use case for Silver Peak NX?
A typical use case for the Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is high latency connectivity, which is why I or my clients use this solution.
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Also Known As

Silver Peak NX, Silver Peak VX, Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect
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Sample Customers

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