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Aruba Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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 Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
8th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
104
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 9.7%, down from 12.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 2.7%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Eunice Thirikwa - PeerSpot reviewer
Stable hotel networking enhances return on investment with valuable modular features
There are issues with the distribution side of Aruba Switches. For instance, the distributor in our country cannot sell to neighboring countries, creating complications in project execution. Improving the distribution network across regions would be beneficial. Also, the SFP modules are significantly more expensive than industry peers, which affects cost-effectiveness.
Dinesh Upadhyay - PeerSpot reviewer
Experience years of robust features and strong technical support
It is a nice and robust tool where we use HPE Ethernet Switches. It is a lower switch, and we have received good warranty support with HPE switches. The security features of the HPE Ethernet Switches are good. The UI mode is available, and we can easily configure the access list and SNMP. All these configurations can be done here. Users can enable the Layer 3 features.

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."
"It allows us to manage the switches through the cloud, which is good."
"This is a very stable product with good performance."
"We like that it is very easy to manage the product through the cloud."
"It's stable."
"The pricing of Aruba Switches is good compared to Cisco."
"The most valuable features of Aruba Switches are the use of use and user-friendliness."
"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."
"I like that HPE's management functions are GUI-based, so it doesn't rely on command lines."
"Stable and scalable."
"The most valuable feature is the IRF."
"The most valuable features of this solution are the interface and configuration. It's very easy to use."
"HPE Ethernet Switches are easy to configure."
"It's straightforward to set up."
"We get a lifetime warranty for the solution so whenever the switches get faulty, you can get a replacement."
"The most valuable feature in HPE Ethernet Switches is programmability and analytics."
 

Cons

"Aruba's operating system changes with every version."
"The interface could be more user-friendly and the dashboard could be improved."
"The initial setup is relatively complex."
"Aruba does not have local support in our region of Kerala."
"They have limited CLI options in the UI and this is something that needs improvement."
"The product could be a little more competitive price-wise."
"We don't have visibility in Aruba Switches and we are thinking of switching to Fortiswitch because it has visibility."
"A more granular breakdown in debugging would be beneficial."
"The security of the solution always has room for improvement."
"They should have more control tools for controlling the bandwidth."
"The pricing could be better."
"The only improvement I can think of is that it could be better with less updates."
"They should release more updates for the solution."
"In the next release, I would like to see them include more features like the Aruba solution, to have more possibilities concerning the software design."
"There could be features for ransomware attack detection and enhanced anomaly detection to identify and mitigate anonymous traffic."
"I would also like to see a more centralized private management console for the series of devices. Most solutions are adopting centralized cloud-based management, but my client base believes cloud solutions are too insecure. You've got a few dozen switches, so it would be nice to have the ability to manage them on a "single pane of glass.""
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing for Aruba Switches is definitely expensive."
"This is an affordable solution."
"The price is reasonable."
"There is not a switch that I would give more than six out of ten for pricing because, over the last year, the prices have been increasing very high."
"Aruba Switches has a lifetime warranty on the solution and after five years the solution will be at its end of life."
"I am paying for the hardware and Aruba Central licenses, but I would like a version of Aruba Central to come out with a light version with a few features turned off. Ubiquiti and other vendors have free tools. I believe they're looking at that, but it's not out yet. I hope they will release that to make it competitive because I'm using an enterprise-class switch for small businesses. We're looking for some of those capabilities, but not all of them."
"The tool is a little expensive for customers from other countries."
"Aruba Switches are very expensive."
"There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."
"The box itself is cheap, but when we have to install new features, it becomes very expensive."
"The cost is a bit high."
"HPE costs almost the same as Cisco."
"I believe HPE is less expensive than Aruba's and UniFi and that is why certain clients have chosen them as their solution."
"HP switches are priced well."
"This is an expensive product."
"It is a more expensive solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
8%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
11%
Educational Organization
9%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
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?
Pricing really depends on the model. For instance, a high-end model with Aruba is about five thousand, while another brand, like Huawei, could be half of it.
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
The only problem with Aruba Switches is the pricing.
What do you like most about HPE Ethernet Switches?
The solution is very stable and easy to use.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Ethernet Switches?
The price of HPE Ethernet Switches is reasonable and less than other OEM brands.
What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?
The price should be reduced in comparison to Cisco, as sometimes we cannot use the HPE one at the core level, where generally public users are using Cisco. The price of HPE core switches and Cisco ...
 

Also Known As

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

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Sample Customers

Purdue University
Emirates Palace Hotel
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