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Aruba Switches vs HPE Ethernet Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

 

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

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 9.3%, down from 12.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 2.9%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.5%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Aruba Switches9.3%
HPE Ethernet Switches2.9%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.5%
Other84.3%
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.
Muhammad Kabir Salihu - PeerSpot reviewer
Cost-effective performance enhanced by security features with easy configurations
I mainly use Huawei Switches and also work with Huawei Wireless. I deal with both Huawei and Cisco Switches, and I find Huawei to be more cost-effective Huawei has helped to save costs and is cost-effective, which also helps save time for the company. The performance of Huawei is good, and it…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I use Aruba Switches in Sri Lanka for their flexibility and reliability."
"The most valuable features of Aruba Switches are the use of use and user-friendliness."
"It is very easy to set up."
"The speed of the processor allows for quicker boot-up times compared to Cisco switches."
"All of the networking products that we use are Aruba, so we use Aruba Central to manage them."
"This is a very stable product with good performance."
"The most valuable features are stability, ease of management, and the monitoring tool."
"The solution's most valuable aspect is its monitoring capabilities."
"The scalability is very good."
"HPE Ethernet Switches offer a good return on investment. They offer a lifetime warranty, which is good. Cisco SMB level only declares a one-year warranty, and for the enterprise level, you need to get a service pack, which costs extra."
"The product's stacking technology is stable and works well."
"The initial setup of this solution is easy."
"The most valuable feature is that they all have PoE. It's one of the most important things that we need in the EdgeSwitch."
"Stable and scalable."
"These are the basic access layer switches used for connectivity among users, and they are cost-effective."
"The solution is highly stable."
"It is a very stable solution."
"The solution is very flexible with many different options."
"The velocity of the process is the most valuable feature."
"They are very user-friendly. Handling Huawei is very easy."
"It is also easy to implement in the first place."
"When you buy a switch from Huawei, the switches come along with a lot of features that you do not need to pay extra money for."
"The tool’s pricing is reasonable. It has a high throughput capacity."
"They have the ability, since they have a very big R&D team, to create an upgrade for any feature or patch very easily."
 

Cons

"This solution could be improved if it offered long term support on a specific model or product."
"There are issues with the distribution side of Aruba Switches."
"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 migration from older to newer products could be improved."
"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."
"There are issues with the distribution side of Aruba Switches."
"Aruba's switches are older so I'd like to see more upgrades. The newer ones may have that built-in. The product could be more user-friendly."
"The power supplies are generally susceptible to power fluctuations and failure due to these fluctuations."
"They could provide platform integration with other management tools for better reporting."
"Installation could be made more secure."
"The cost could be better. HPE has to study it carefully with other vendors in the market, like Cisco or Juniper."
"The pricing could be better."
"We'd like better support for situations where we need troubleshooting."
"The solution’s licensing could be improved."
". There is room for improvement in pricing. One box shouldn't require additional installations. We need a package deal with licenses that are usable for different tasks. Right now, we need a license for every additional feature, which adds up."
"It would be helpful to have training available for this solution."
"The product should improve cloud capability."
"I would like to see some improvements in the access layer switch that is available in Aruba."
"Huawei should focus more on security."
"There are some support issues."
"The technical support is a bit difficult to work with if you don't speak Mandarin."
"The tool is not very robust in harsh environments. Issues with cooling and power can cause these switches to fail, which concerns customers. They work well in data centers but might be problematic in places without cooling or heat."
"The tool's support is not good, making it an area where improvements are required."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches have not automated its firmware."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is a bit expensive."
"The pricing is perfect."
"There is a license to use the 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."
"There are no licensing costs for the Aruba Switches."
"The license is annual. If you purchase a switch, you get a one-year free subscription."
"This is an expensive product, costing about double what most competitors do."
"Aruba Switches have good stability."
"HP switches are priced well."
"I believe HPE is less expensive than Aruba's and UniFi and that is why certain clients have chosen them as their solution."
"The tool's pricing is very cheap."
"We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required."
"We have to pay for a yearly license for HPE Ethernet Switches."
"HPE costs almost the same as Cisco."
"This is an expensive product."
"There are no licensing costs for this solution."
"The product is competitively priced in its market."
"The licensing costs depend on the negotiations that a user has with Huawei...There is a need to make some additional payments apart from the licensing costs attached to the solution."
"A cost-effective product"
"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Educational Organization
7%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
8%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Educational Organization
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business50
Midsize Enterprise17
Large Enterprise21
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business62
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise31
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise20
 

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 capabi...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Switches?
The cost of Aruba Switches is based on the price per device. The cost depends on the model. We have 24-port switches,...
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
We are not using all the features as we actually have multiple vendors, and I'm not an expert technically for Aruba S...
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?
When compared to Cisco, Aruba is about 40% cheaper. However, Huawei would be even cheaper than Aruba. We can't compar...
What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?
HPE Ethernet Switches have room for improvement in the initial setup and integration process, especially when incorpo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei Ethernet Switches offer very competitive and aggressive product pricing compared to other brands.
What needs improvement with Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei should focus more on security. They need more products on the security side to improve the security portion.
 

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
Newcastle University, Jingyang District of Deyang City in Sichuan Province, Southwest China, Glasgow Rangers Soccer Team, RMIT, Insurance Industry Association of Zhejiang Province, China, APT Satellite Holdings Limited (APT)
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