Aruba Switches vs Cisco Ethernet Switches comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on May 11, 2022
 

Categories and Ranking

Aruba Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
74
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
129
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 13.7%, up from 12.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Ethernet Switches is 18.6%, down from 20.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
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Featured Reviews

Joshy Varghese - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 6, 2023
Easy to deploy, stable, and scalable
We use the solution for our network switches and access points The most valuable feature is the lifetime warranty. The bandwidth is good. The throughput is high. Aruba does not have local support in our region of Kerala. The support is from Bangalore and support can be delayed. I have been…
Jose-Rivera - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 3, 2023
Effectively provides a stable connection for users and includes good technical support
Our company uses the solution to set up local access networks for users and route applications. We work with several models including 9300 and 9500. We plan to increase usage in the future.  The solution effectively provides a stable connection for users.  There is a lot of knowledge in terms of…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is easy to use and quick to deploy."
"The advantage I found is that they can be used as both on-premises devices and cloud-managed devices, with the option for an additional license to become cloud devices. This flexibility is very valuable to us."
"The Aruba care support and the lifetime warranty are very valuable aspects."
"With Aruba, I like its stability and lifetime warranty."
"The most valuable features are the stability and compatibility with other products."
"Very easy and quick to setup and provide a nice dashboard providing a view of everything."
"I like how Aruba switches integrate with On."
"The most valuable Aruba switch feature is the lifetime warranty. It is a plus point in the budget."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches are more stable than other products."
"The product offers very good customer support. It's likely the best in the industry."
"It's for industry products, so it's easy to use."
"This solution is overall a high-grade solution compared to others."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches are scalable, much more than Jupiter."
"The most valuable features of Cisco Ethernet Switches for our network are speed, latency, and reliability."
"We don't need any support from Cisco since there are a lot of materials and training about Cisco available online. I feel Cisco's support is good."
"This is a great solution for network switching and security."
 

Cons

"Aruba does not have local support in our region of Kerala."
"The element of security always can be improved. If the solution continues to improve its security functionality, it will continue to be a great product."
"They should provide training courses for certification, and have it available on the internet."
"I don't think there is much to improve. I have seen that Aruba releases the patches on time, and it keeps upgrading the firmware. I have configured this device on an active basis. I don't think I have any bad reviews about the device's overall performance. In the next release, I would like Aruba to incorporate wireless controllers and build them into the chassis.If we can integrate a wireless module, we can have a segment dedicated to wireless infrastructure."
"I would prefer it if they reduced the cost of the switches and the access points."
"The dashboard could be improved, especially for the CX Switches. It would help to push scripts and configurations via an easy to use dashboard, one which would give us complete visibility of all of our switches in one place. Right now, we have more than one dashboard for Aruba. It would be nice if it was centralized."
"In the next release, I would like to see network access control on the switches themselves. I would like to see security functionalities when it comes to monitoring the bit of the wireless section of the switches."
"The firmware in this solution has a lot of bugs that become noticeable when you have complex implementations."
"Better manageability and ease of use would be an improvement."
"Pricing could be lower."
"The typical areas of concern for Cisco Ethernet Switches are not technical but cost including support costs. I’ve never liked the fact that end users cannot download security patches without a support contract. I’ve had trouble getting approval to renew Cisco support contracts due to the cost."
"Technical support in India needs to be improved."
"In terms of features, they tick all the boxes as of now. That could be because we tailor the solution around the product. I have not seen anything that pulls me back or is not working well for me. However, there could be better integration with the network monitoring systems. It doesn't mean it is currently not there, but there could be better discoverability with some of the network monitoring systems to be able to have more visibility. When you're setting up a control room, you can have more visibility into what is going on in the network. It has been doing that, but it can do that more."
"The NX-API REST is not very good and should be improved."
"The technical support has room for improvement."
"The pricing should be reduced so that they are more competitive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license is annual. If you purchase a switch, you get a one-year free subscription."
"The cost depends on the requirement. An extensive network will expand the budget. The price will be lower if there is a small requirement of one to ten switches. In comparison, Aruba is less costly than Cisco by about 10-20%."
"Aruba Switches are quite cost-effective."
"This is an expensive product, costing about double what most competitors do."
"Aruba Switches are less expensive than Cisco."
"There is a license to use the solution."
"The price is reasonable."
"The pricing for Aruba Switches is definitely expensive."
"The cost of Cisco Ethernet Switches is expensive."
"It's a little expensive."
"The solution is highly expensive compared to other solutions. The prices get tripled when they arrived in my country of Angola."
"The price of this solution is fair."
"We are happy with the pricing from Cisco."
"Cisco offers annual and three-year license options."
"There is a license required for this solution and the price could be better."
"It could be cheaper."
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Comparison Review

it_user82779 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 29, 2014
Benefits of Juniper vs Cisco
Both are decent products. I prefer Juniper for the following reasons: 1) Cleaner separation of data plane from control plane. Higher end Cisco devices are better at this but most of the lower end products still seem to be more integrated than I like. 2) The Hierarchical config design means I can…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Aruba Switches?
Aruba lives up to the expectations of the tech giant hewlett packard enterprise providing excellent networking capabilities at a very affordable price compared to the equivalent from another tech g...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Switches?
The product provides a perpetual license. It doesn't have a subscription-based licensing model. Aruba’s licensing structure is very flexible compared to other vendors. The price is reasonable.
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
The tool must provide a controller-based architecture. It will enable interaction with northbound applications and southbound fabrics.
Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?
Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...
Which would you choose - Fortinet Fortiswitch secure access or Cisco Ethernet Switches?
We researched Cisco but ultimately chose Fortinet FortiSwitch Secure Access, mostly because of the price. Fortinet FortiSwitch is an ethernet switch solution that provides security and performance...
In terms of ethernet switches, would you go with Cisco or Juniper?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known...
 

Also Known As

8400 Series, 8320 Series, 5400R Series, 3810 Series, 2930M Series, 2930F Series, 2920 Series, 2540 Series, 2530 Series
Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Purdue University
Linz AG
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