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 7.6, while Extreme Networks is ranked #12. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 8.1% mindshare in LS, compared to Extreme Networks’s 2.6% 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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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

6.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Enterasys Campus LAN Switches

Ranking in LAN Switching

12th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant On Switches is 8.1%, down from 10.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is 2.6%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

LAN Switching Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Aruba Instant On Switches	8.1%
Enterasys Campus LAN Switches	2.6%
Other	89.3%

LAN Switching

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Indrajith Solanga

System Engineer at University of Kelaniya

Solution offers straightforward management and compatibility, though user support needs direct access improvement

Sometimes some features are not available. For example, the network discovery protocol, LLDP, is not available on some of the switches. When we look at the CLI management, we are considering Cisco, and we are familiar with the Cisco commands. In that case, at the command level, Cisco is much better than Aruba Instant On Switches. Considering the configuration and the CLI level and some of the features, Cisco has better offerings than Aruba Instant On Switches. There are Netgear and some other low-cost switches, but the quality of those is not aligned with our organization's requirements. Overall, I rate Aruba Instant On Switches a seven out of ten.

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reviewer1319712

Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Uniquely unified the hardware in a very smart way and led to improved performance

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. Improvements are always possible. One suggestion from a customer about Universal switches was to merge the two operating systems into one to create a new, unified OS, but that would take a lot of time and might affect stability. Juniper did that with their firmware and faced customer issues. So, creating a new OS is a tough call. From Enterasys Campus Compass, they're doing well, but the Data Center Switches aren't. Data Center switches, like Extreme Switching for data center networks. Those are separate categories from the Campus Switches.

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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

"Aruba Central provides various AI features that we can use. It collects data on health and performance issues for wireless and wired clients."

"The solution has a simple deployment and zero border."

"Setup is easy."

"The simplicity of the tool's GUI is good."

"The solution is suitable for small businesses and small offices."

"The solution's pricing is slightly cheaper than that of Cisco."

"The cost and simplicity of the product are its most valuable features."

"The dashboard for clients is very nice."

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"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."

"The performance is good."

Cons

"We would like to see more documentation."

"The support needs improvement."

"Some models need enhancement of the web interface to make management and monitoring easier."

"Its scalability needs improvement."

"It is not a very scalable solution."

"They don't have a lot of diagnostics tools, which could be an area for improvement."

"The pricing is competitive but could be improved."

"In the next version, they should add a firewall from a single source."

More Aruba Instant On Switches cons

"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."

"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Aruba Instant On Switches is cheaper than Cisco and expensive compared to some Chinese brand products."

"The license for Instant On Switches is free."

"The product is not cheaply priced, especially when compared to the other vendors in the market."

"Pricing is competitive, and there are no supplementary fees."

"Aruba Instant On Switches is slightly cheaper than Cisco."

"It is an expensive solution."

"Aruba Instant On Switches is not expensive."

"The product has good pricing."

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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

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

University

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	7

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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?

The pricing was good because they do not nickel and dime on costs.

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What needs improvement with Aruba Instant On Switches?

Aruba Instant On Switches could be improved by utilizing more AI features. They are starting to use some AI capabilities, though I haven't kept up with developments since I left.

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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?

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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

KEMET, Vestavia Hills City Schools, Dropbox

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