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We performed a comparison between Aruba Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"With Aruba, I like its stability and lifetime warranty.""Aruba Switches are definitely stable.""The solution is scalable.""I like how Aruba switches integrate with On.""These switches have a good performance, and they are also quickly configurable.""The most valuable feature is that it's very easy to configure.""I like the number of available throughputs and its ability to have different speeds of ethernet cards or fiber-optic SFPs. It's a core switch, and you can configure it as per your requirements. All the configuration details are well documented on the HP website or Aruba website, and one can easily refer to those and find all the relevant commands from the documentation itself. It's also easy to maintain this solution. It's also cheaper than competing products.""The most valuable feature is the lifetime warranty."

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"I value that there is a clear place to find a MAC table with HPE Ethernet Switches.""The solution performs well for its price.""The solution can scale.""HPE Ethernet Switches have a lifetime warranty. I am using an old version of the solution, but I have heard the new models have incorporated a lot of new features, such as remote setup.""The solution offers lifetime warranties.""The most valuable product is the unmanaged HP switch.""The best feature of this solution is the lifetime warranty.""The solution is scalable."

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"This solution is impeccable.""It has features that allow us to go back to previous configurations.""The performance is very good.""Juniper EX Series is part of the Junos operating system and has a candidate configuration feature, which means changes are not immediately applied. It has a consistent command structure across all platforms and can handle both layer-three routing and layer-two switching. Additionally, the Junos OS offers virtualization options and support for multi-chassis and fabric switching. Overall, the Juniper EX Series is a versatile and powerful solution.""Juniper Ethernet Switches are high-end solutions.""In terms of performance, Juniper switches have a more user-friendly interface and more features than Cisco products.""We have found the product to be scalable.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Ethernet Switches is the public remote configuration option. If you make a mistake in the configuration you can roll it back to the previous configuration automatically after a set time frame increment, such as five or more minutes. In all the other competitors once you press to enter the new configuration is already written in. You cannot roll it back automatically."

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Cons
"We have needed to upgrade software to fix some challenges we experienced. After downloading the latest version of Aruba, these were fixed.""The endpoint capabilities could be improved.""The delivery time for this product is slow and is something that needs to be improved.""The port flexibility on the 54 series, specifically the 5406 for core usage, could be improved. When I want to upgrade to 10G, I don't have many options to choose from.""I would prefer it if they reduced the cost of the switches and the access points.""They should provide training courses for certification, and have it available on the internet.""I would like to see the data center area improving by some added features in the future.""There is room for improvement in the customer service and support team."

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"We have had some rare occasions with glitches, so the stability can be improved.""The ability to stack, as well as a unified operating system, would be extremely beneficial.""A lower price would be an improvement because we always want to reduce our costs.""The installation can be quite complex. However, that may not be the fault of HP and is rather more related to the way our infrastructure is arranged.""They should release more updates for the solution.""They should have more control tools for controlling the bandwidth.""The solution is very comparable to Huawei, however, it could be more scalable. Huawei is easier to scale.""I would like to see the initial setup become easier."

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"Wireless and monitoring definitely could be improved.""The only issue that we have with Juniper Ethernet Switches is the firmware because it is not stable.""They could improve the code, as there are some issues with it.""The configuration could be made simpler.""Support could be improved.""It would be nice to have a more available list of modules that you can get for this solution.""Juniper Ethernet Switches' tech support is hard to reach and slow.""Stability could be better, especially during a reboot. We have had some issues recently with the software getting corrupt on reboot, which causes a lot of downtime."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The license is annual. If you purchase a switch, you get a one-year free subscription."
  • "The price of these switches is high."
  • "Comparing with Cisco, and some other solutions, it's a cheap product."
  • "The price for Aruba is quite a bit cheaper than it is for similar products by Cisco."
  • "It is expensive compared to the competition."
  • "There are no licensing costs for the Aruba Switches."
  • "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."
  • "This is an expensive product, costing about double what most competitors do."
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  • "There are free software updates and there is a lifetime warranty for a few of the switch series."
  • "Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
  • "This is not an expensive solution."
  • "This is an expensive product."
  • "There are no licensing costs for this solution."
  • "The pricing is very good."
  • "The price is fair."
  • "They are affordable and less expensive than Cisco. Their price was the decider at the time."
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  • "Support prices and licensing scheme need to be improved to allow some features to be purchased at lower costs, for example, RPM​."
  • "We purchased the box for a one-time charge, and we are paying a yearly support fee of several hundred Euros."
  • "The maintenance cost is approximately €2,000 ($2,200 USD) per year, including support, for our entire fleet."
  • "This solution is cheaper than Cisco or HP switches."
  • "The Juniper switches are less expensive than competing brands."
  • "Juniper costs less than the competition. As a comparison, Cisco is 33% more."
  • "The pricing for the support is very high."
  • "It's was $100,000 per year."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Aruba lives up to the expectations of the tech giant hewlett packard enterprise providing excellent networking… more »
    Top Answer:Aruba Switches are very expensive. The product has many features printed on it, but the problem my company faces with… more »
    Top Answer:There were some issues in Aruba Switches, specifically Aruba PoE Switches since working with it in our company damaged… more »
    Top Answer:Switching to HPE Ethernet Switches greatly improved our network. We used to have both Cisco and HPE Ethernet Switches… more »
    Top Answer:HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution. The solution does the job well for its price. You have to pay a lot… more »
    Top Answer:Sometimes, we encounter the need for new technologies, especially when we require higher bandwidth. If we can't find… more »
    Top Answer:Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for… more »
    Top Answer:If compared to Cisco, this is a well priced solution. Compared to HP, it is a little bit overpriced. Overall, they are… more »
    Top Answer:Juniper EX model is ok for the campus network as the ex4300 is EOL in a few years and the new ex4400 is the standard… more »
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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
    HP Ethernet Switches
    Juniper Ethernet Switches
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    Overview

    Aruba Switches is a network creation solution that enables users to easily manage every aspect of their networks.

    Benefits of Aruba Switches

    Some of the benefits of using Aruba switches include:

    • Easily access and manage every aspect of your networks. Aruba Switches give users a way to control their networks from a centralized location. The simplified control center can be accessed through both the cloud and on-premises devices. Intuitively view and manage every portion of your networks. You will be able to both analyze and control every device and client in the network while at the same time conserving resources for the areas of greatest concern.
    • Troubleshoot and upgrade your networks quickly and efficiently. Aruba Switches give users network visibility in real-time. It combines this with powerful analytics software that allow for the prediction, prevention, and resolution of issues. This allows administrators to act before their systems suffer serious harm. Additionally, Aruba Switches allow systems to maintain a high level of performance even during upgrading.
    • Automatically enact uniform system-wide changes. Aruba Switches gives users the ability to set their systems to automatically reconfigure when changes are necessary. Users are empowered to ensure that their systems run smoothly without worrying that there are parts of their network that are out of sync, reserving manpower and time for more pressing needs.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Aruba Switches are cutting-edge network creation tools that stand out among their competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are the warranty that guarantees them and the intuitive way in which they are designed. Aruba Switches are protected by lifetime warranties. If a switch malfunctions or is rendered inoperable, it can be quickly replaced. If the line of switches are still available, HPE will send the user the necessary replacement. Aruba Switches are built to be intuitive for users to customize and manipulate. This allows users to make full use of the solution without requiring them to devote a significant level of resources to training.

    The head of technical support at a real estate law firm writes, “One valuable feature about HP is the warranty. All switches are very similar when it comes to most functionalities. Most switches provide a one-year warranty, but with HPE switches, if there's a unit that malfunctions, we call them and they replace it the next business day if that line is still available. We had a switch we reported the other day, it was a 25-10, which we procured way back, around 2014, and they replaced it. In general, HP provides a lot of support for its products. We will be doing some tinkering on the VLAN soon, first the layer two, and then connecting the layer three functionalities for some other departments. The advantage of Aruba compared to other switches is their reliability. If the product is trustworthy, I'll continue to use it.”

    A network systems engineer at a financial services firm writes, “Their technical support is great. I have used Cisco products, and as compared to Cisco, Aruba's command-line syntax is not as complex. The command-line interface of Aruba switches is quite intuitive. It also has a graphical user interface. With Cisco, using the graphical user interface for configuration can be complex, whereas Aruba simplifies it, and you can easily use the graphical user interface. The configuration is secured. Their graphical user interface is quite robust.”

    HP has created the most open, integrated and software-defined networking portfolio and ecosystem of its kind – driving simplification with networks that understand, adapt to and protect your business applications in real-time. Only HP extends the momentum of software-defined networking everywhere–from the mobile edge to the heart of data centers.

    Juniper Ethernet Switches are made up of the EX Series product line. These EX Series Ethernet Switches provide branch, campus and data center networks with access, aggregation and core layer switching solutions. The end result is secure, fast and efficient application and data delivery.

    Today's enterprise networks increasingly demand mobile access, optimal availability, virtualization, and unified communications. The Juniper Ethernet Switches EX Series caters for all of these requirements, ensuring business continuity, network flexibility and maximum productivity.

    Juniper EX Series switches are AI-driven, operated and managed using the Mist AI cloud from Juniper. This gives EX customers simplified operations with insights, anomaly detection and automated troubleshooting, empowering IT teams to deliver the best user experience across the wired network.

    Sample Customers
    Purdue University
    Emirates Palace Hotel
    BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
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    Comms Service Provider18%
    Educational Organization18%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Computer Software Company7%
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    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Government8%
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    Government8%
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    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise27%
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    Midsize Enterprise20%
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    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
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    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise47%
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    Midsize Enterprise21%
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