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Aruba Switches vs Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
88
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dell PowerSwitch Managed Ca...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
31st
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 9.0%, down from 9.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Switches9.0%
Dell PowerSwitch Managed Campus0.9%
Other90.1%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Petri Alhainen - PeerSpot reviewer
Administrator at Sulbana Oy
Network backbone has supported reliable edge power and simple CLI work but needs modern upgrades
Technology is constantly advancing, and although more security is always needed, our networks are still old, so we mostly need to modernize our installations. Regarding integration capabilities, there are some limitations with Aruba Switches that make them a little difficult sometimes, as they are very particular about the kind of SFP+ adapters and cables you can use. However, when you have the right cables and accessories, everything usually works, and there have been no problems with the switches. About the software-defined networking feature, I think Aruba Switches are starting to be so old that we need to consider getting our backbone speed upgraded. The 10 gigabits is still sufficient for us now.
EE
Network Security Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Secure, easy to use, and dashboard works well
I use this solution with VxRail I have found some of the key features of the solution are it can be configured similar to Cisco, it is secure, easy to use, and the dashboard works well. In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems. In the future, I…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Overall, this is a good product that has all of the features I need."
"I like that I can cloud-manage my network, which is useful because I have multiple offices, and it is a stable product that we can scale as needed."
"There is a feature where you can use Bluetooth. You can set up a Bluetooth pairing connection and do the configuration through your phone."
"The thing that I have found most valuable about the Aruba product is that it is very stable, providing great performance and reliability."
"These switches have a good performance, and they are also quickly configurable."
"It is very easy to set up."
"Aruba has a good switching solution. It has some basic security features and full switching features for the company. It’s not used as a security device, but it has some basic features like configuring ACL. However, it cannot be used as a complete security solution. The primary thing our clients look for in Aruba, or HPE now since HP acquired Aruba, is cost-effectiveness. Aruba is a good choice if the customer has budget limitations. We recommend Aruba switches because they are less expensive than Cisco but provide the same features."
"The support for Aruba Switches is very good, and they helped us with any problems we had."
"I have found some of the key features of the solution are it can be configured similar to Cisco, it is secure, easy to use, and the dashboard works well."
 

Cons

"The tool must provide a controller-based architecture."
"We don't have visibility in Aruba Switches and we are thinking of switching to Fortiswitch because it has visibility."
"There is room for improvement in the pricing because the Aruba Central licenses add a high cost."
"This solution could be improved if it offered long term support on a specific model or product."
"A challenge is the process required to reset the switches, which involves using two pins in tiny holes. An easily accessible button for resets would be a better design."
"Aruba's website should be localized to support the Indonesian language. The content of their website and the help desk should be in the Indonesian language."
"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."
"If you work for a small business, then Cisco would be best."
"In some configurations, I am unable to use two switches as one and it causes some problems."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is an affordable solution."
"The price point was a big consideration for us and it is reasonable enough that we're able to standardize on Aruba for the networking pieces in our organization."
"Aruba Switches has a lifetime warranty on the solution and after five years the solution will be at its end of life."
"It is expensive compared to the competition."
"Aruba Switches have good stability."
"There are no licensing costs for the Aruba Switches."
"The price is reasonable."
"Aruba's switches are priced lower than Cisco's by about 30%."
"The price of the solution is fair."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business50
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise22
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Switches?
In terms of pricing for Aruba Switches, I would rate it a five. They are quite expensive devices.
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
Technology is constantly advancing, and although more security is always needed, our networks are still old, so we mostly need to modernize our installations. Regarding integration capabilities, th...
What is your primary use case for Aruba Switches?
Aruba Switches are used in our organization for a straightforward purpose. We started with the HP line, and when Aruba came into the picture, we began using them for our network infrastructure. The...
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Also Known As

8400 Series, 8320 Series, 5400R Series, 3810 Series, 2930M Series, 2930F Series, 2920 Series, 2540 Series, 2530 Series
Dell EMC PowerSwitch Campus Series, Dell EMC PowerSwitch Branch Series, PowerSwitch Campus and Branch Switches, PowerSwitch Campus Switches, PowerSwitch Branch Series, Dell EMC PowerSwitch N Series, PowerSwitch N Series
 

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