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Aruba Instant On Switches vs Enterasys Campus LAN Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Aruba Instant On Switches
Ranking in LAN Switching
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
33
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
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant On Switches is 5.9%, down from 9.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is 4.2%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
LAN Switching Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Instant On Switches5.9%
Enterasys Campus LAN Switches4.2%
Other89.9%
LAN Switching
 

Featured Reviews

MI
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.
reviewer1319712 - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Regarding the feature, my clients are currently favoring it because it enables them to switch back to phone functionality."
"The dashboard for clients is very nice."
"Aruba Instant On Switches is a good product with nice solutions that are easy to configure, reliable and stable, and easy to integrate with other solutions."
"The performance and cost-effectiveness balance of Aruba Instant On Switches is most appreciated regarding their cost because if you classify them as enterprise-grade switches, then they are very affordable."
"Aruba Instant On is a good choice for small businesses, as it is easy to set up and manage and offers a wide range of features that are suitable for small businesses while also being very cost-effective."
"The cost and simplicity of the product are its most valuable features."
"The solution has a simple deployment and zero border."
"The solution is stable and reliable with good performance."
"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."
"The performance is good; I am satisfied with this product."
"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."
 

Cons

"If Aruba can provide guidance on features through sessions or explanations, it would be helpful. We have to search and work online."
"You cannot use many VLANs, like VLAN 10, VLAN 20, VLAN 30, and VLAN 100 on Aruba Instant On AP."
"The solution isn’t too scalable."
"It is not a very scalable solution."
"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."
"Some models need enhancement of the web interface to make management and monitoring easier."
"The product must be integrated with Aruba Central for better management."
"The solution’s initial setup is very complex."
"While the support is good, it could be better, and the price could be reduced."
"The tool's price is high. We need a cost-effective service. It also needs to add wireless controller features like Huawei."
"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

"The pricing is quite low compared to other products, which is good for the customer."
"The product has good pricing."
"Aruba Instant On Switches is not expensive."
"The pricing is cheap."
"Aruba Instant On Switches is cheaper than Cisco and expensive compared to some Chinese brand products."
"The product is not cheaply priced, especially when compared to the other vendors in the market."
"It is an expensive solution."
"The license for Instant On Switches is free."
"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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Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Construction Company
7%
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Company Size

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Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise8
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Instant On Switches?
With Aruba Instant On Switches, you need to pay for a yearly license. If you have yearly support, you have to pay for that. For Aruba Instant On Switches, there are not really any extra costs in ad...
What needs improvement with Aruba Instant On Switches?
I would not like to improve something; the only thing is what occurred last week.
What is your primary use case for Aruba Instant On Switches?
Almost everyone in our company is using Aruba Instant On Switches today.
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Sample Customers

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