We performed a comparison between Aruba Instant On Switches and ExtremeSwitching based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two LAN Switching solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."It is easy for deployment and configuration."
"Its customer service is good."
"It is a very stable solution."
"It is straightforward to set up."
"The online monitoring tool and the configuration of the application with the tool are valuable features."
"The best thing about Aruba Instant On Switches is their cost."
"The solution is suitable for small businesses and small offices."
"Setup is easy."
"Our vendors are great and they offer very good support services."
"The price is low compared to the competition."
"The solution has inspection firewalls that can do a deep packet inspection on a port basis."
"It is meeting our expectations in terms of performance as well as cost-effectiveness."
"ExtremeSwitching switches are highly reliable."
"The unique ring topology is actually a handy innovation."
"They are good. We have been using them for about two years, and we are satisfied with their performance. For our network environment, these switches are working fine."
"ExtremeSwitching is a good, stable platform."
"Its scalability needs improvement."
"The product must be integrated with Aruba Central for better management."
"The pricing is competitive but could be improved."
"The product's startup speed is very bad, as it is very slow."
"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 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."
"Tracking with instant switches needs improvement."
"We would like to see more documentation."
"ExtremeSwitching hardware lacks flexibility compared to some other options."
"We noticed over the years that the price of the Extreme Switches has been rising and this will become a concern in the future."
"There are latency issues that need to be addressed."
"ExtremeSwitching is scalable to a certain extent for SME-segmented IP."
"Their pricing could be a bit cheaper, as Huawei switches offer better pricing."
"ExtremeSwitching switches are not prevalent in the industry, so it's harder to go online and research how to deploy their APs or switches. There is a broader user community for Cisco and Juniper because they've been around for a while and everybody has a bit of knowledge they can publish online."
"The interface could be improved."
"Extreme Networks does not have any entry-level products. This is a problem for them because Aruba has an Instant On series, which is new and cost-effective. Cisco also has the 1000 series, and other brands offer entry-level products."
Aruba Instant On Switches is ranked 4th in LAN Switching with 20 reviews while ExtremeSwitching is ranked 7th in LAN Switching with 17 reviews. Aruba Instant On Switches is rated 8.6, while ExtremeSwitching is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Aruba Instant On Switches writes "A very stable tool that needs to offer better startup speed". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ExtremeSwitching writes "Easy to configure, with a switching-level security feature". Aruba Instant On Switches is most compared with HPE ProCurve, Cisco Catalyst Switches, NETGEAR Switches and Cisco Nexus, whereas ExtremeSwitching is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus and NETGEAR Switches. See our Aruba Instant On Switches vs. ExtremeSwitching report.
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