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Aruba Instant On Switches vs Enterasys Campus LAN Switches comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Extreme Networks are both solutions in the LAN Switching category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.0, while Extreme Networks is ranked #10 with an average rating of 10.0. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 9.7% mindshare in LS, compared to Extreme Networks’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Extreme Networks users who would recommend it.
Aruba Instant On Switches
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Enterasys Campus LAN Switches
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

Enterasys Campus LAN Switches and Aruba Instant On Switches are major competitors in the network switches market. Aruba Instant On seems to have an edge due to its ease of use and modern capabilities, making it suitable for quick integration.

Features: Enterasys Campus LAN Switches include high scalability, advanced network control, and robust security, ideal for complex networks. Aruba Instant On Switches offer cloud-based management, easy setup, and integration capabilities, emphasizing flexibility and modern security.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Enterasys Campus LAN Switches require a more complex setup suitable for experienced IT teams. Aruba Instant On provides a simpler, faster deployment with user-friendly management and accessible support.

Pricing and ROI: Enterasys involves a higher initial setup cost, which may result in a better ROI for extensive network management needs. Aruba Instant On offers more competitive pricing, providing substantial ROI through ease of use and reduced operational costs.

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Instant On Switches
Ranking in LAN Switching
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Enterasys Campus LAN Switches
Ranking in LAN Switching
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant On Switches is 9.7%, up from 9.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is 1.4%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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MashukThakur - PeerSpot reviewer
A centrally managed switches ideal for small and medium businesses but does not have any console access
The solution does not have any console access. For example, if you do not have internet access on your side and you need to configure anything, you should at least have CLI access to do something or manage the solution to put to some IP. It will only work if we have a TSCT on the network. We can port and configure the initial settings before we get the Instant On Switches. I am not working deeply on Instant On devices. I have only installed it in a couple of accommodation sites. Even today, one customer has ordered to install 80 pieces of Instant On. I’ve to order additional 94 access points. I was confused about whether to go with Aruba Instant On or AP-505. Instant On has limited accessibility but AP-505 have cloud or local access on normal infrastructure. This would be better and easier to configure. So, there are further improvements in regard to console access and some limitations with access.
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MericDinc - PeerSpot reviewer
A powerful solution with good web management features
Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is a trustable and powerful solution. The solution has good web management features. You can do whatever you want, like a CLI. The solution is easy to diagnose and manage. I like the Linux-based operating system. If any service crashes, you need to restart the system.
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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

"It is straightforward to set up."
"The tool's best part is the commercials. Its pricing is lower compared to other enterprise products. We pitch the product to customers who have budget constraints. Its implementation is plug-and-play."
"Aruba Central provides various AI features that we can use. It collects data on health and performance issues for wireless and wired clients."
"The best thing about Aruba Instant On Switches is their cost."
"We use Aruba Instant On Switches for general communication, sending files, and going to the internet."
"The solution's most beneficial feature is that you obtain A-class equipment for the lowest price."
"The most valuable features I find in Aruba Instant On switches include the access list and VLANs, along with other features such as security and cloud capabilities."
"The product's initial setup phase is very simple."
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"The performance is good."
"Extreme Networks is the only one that has this kind of universal switch. It simplifies things greatly. Customers no longer have to worry about the price differences between traditional and fabric technology switches, which used to have their own pricing. This has made it easier for us as solution providers to tailor options for our customers with fewer but more suitable choices."
"Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is a trustable and powerful solution. The solution has good web management features. You can do whatever you want, like a CLI. The solution is easy to diagnose and manage. I like the Linux-based operating system. If any service crashes, you need to restart the system."
 

Cons

"Some customers have made complaints about Aruba Instant On Switches' stability."
"They could provide additional uplink ports, such as eight instead of four. It will be beneficial for our use case."
"The support needs improvement."
"We would like to see more documentation."
"Instant On Switches' layer 3 and visibility could be improved."
"We are interested in acquiring a firewall that provides a comprehensive solution. In other words, we're seeking a firewall that encompasses multiple aspects, such as exceptional switches and active phone functionalities."
"They should extend the marketing and talk about Aruba's success stories throughout the region."
"The price has room for improvement."
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"Security features do exist, and they're mostly common with other switches. What makes these switches unique is the ability to see application layers on the switch, but not directly through the switch. There are tools from Extreme Networks that allow visibility of such traffic, which other switches lack. Extreme CloudIQ analytics can analyze all the traffic on Extreme Switches up to layer seven, offering full visibility. However, this tool is necessary for such detailed analytics and might not be compatible with some third-party products."
"The tool's price is high. We need a cost-effective service. It also needs to add wireless controller features like Huawei."
"While the support is good, it could be better, and the price could be reduced."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay an annual licensing fee."
"Aruba Instant On Switches is not expensive."
"It is an expensive solution."
"Aruba Instant On Switches is slightly cheaper than Cisco."
"Pricing is competitive, and there are no supplementary fees."
"The product is not cheaply priced, especially when compared to the other vendors in the market."
"Aruba Instant On Switches is cheaper than Cisco and expensive compared to some Chinese brand products."
"I give the price seven out of ten."
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"The price itself is good, but the economic crisis is causing them to raise prices occasionally."
"In general, the price could be improved."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
University
8%
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Aruba Instant On Switches?
The solution has a simple deployment and zero border.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Instant On Switches?
We mainly go for Aruba Instant On Switches since our network has Aruba switches, especially considering the compatibility and as previously explained, the familiarity and easy management. Economica...
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What needs improvement with Aruba Instant On Switches?
I cannot say exactly whether I have employed the Quality of Service feature in this solution. Considering security at the switch level, we have not employed any kind of special security methods for...
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What do you like most about Enterasys Campus LAN Switches?
Extreme Networks is the only one that has this kind of universal switch. It simplifies things greatly. Customers no longer have to worry about the price differences between traditional and fabric ...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Enterasys Campus LAN Switches?
The pricing is lower compared to others. The price itself is good, but the economic crisis is causing them to raise prices occasionally. It's out of their control. Prices are going up for most devi...
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What needs improvement with Enterasys Campus LAN Switches?
Security features do exist, and they're mostly common with other switches. What makes these switches unique is the ability to see application layers on the switch, but not directly through the swit...
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Also Known As

Aruba Instant On 1930 Switches
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Overview

The Aruba Instant On 1930 switches features advanced, smart-managed, fixed configuration Gigabit switches designed for small businesses that are easy-to-deploy and affordable. They’re made to handle today’s bandwidth-heavy applications like voice and video conferencing, enabling consistent connectivity to enhance performance. Using either the Instant On mobile app or the cloud-based web portal, you can quickly set up, monitor and manage the 1930 switch series from anywhere at any time. What’s more, up to 30 W PoE power delivery is available out-of-the-box for your class 4 PoE devices, like access points, surveillance cameras and VoIP phones, all easily managed from the same platform.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Enterasys Campus LAN Switches Aggregation / Core Switches is designed for the demanding needs of aggregation, top-of-rack and campus core environments, these switches deliver 10Gb, 40Gb and even 100Gb bandwidth with maximum throughput and reliability.
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Sample Customers

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