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Aruba Switches vs Huawei 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
6.9
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
12th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 10.0%, down from 12.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.2%, 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.
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

"The solution's stability is really great. We found it very solid."
"The solution is scalable."
"One of the most valuable features of Aruba Switches is the security and cybersecurity features they have."
"The most valuable feature is the Aruba Smart Rate Port."
"They are easy to configure and integrate well with the Aruba ecosystem."
"We have found that the command line interface is very useful and very similar to Cisco devices."
"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."
"We use this solution for small and middle sized offices across different locations. The switches connect to the remote sites for distribution to the end user."
"Huawei offers a wide range of products to choose from, which provides flexibility in deployment."
"We have not encountered any issues in the locations where the product has been deployed. I am impressed with its performance and pricing."
"The HTTP features for security are very good. We use all of the regular features."
"It is easy to understand all the features of Huawei Switches."
"The functionality is basically the same as Cisco."
"What we like the most is that the price is reasonable and it's easy to manage."
"The required functionalities align with telecom requirements and have improved from a capacity perspective."
"The most valuable features are that it is easy to use, easy to configure, it's priced well, and the operating system is easy to understand."
 

Cons

"There is a long delay in receiving Aruba Switches when ordered. There should not be a long delay in receiving the solution. Additionally, there should be a lifetime warranty to compete with other solutions."
"The power supplies are generally susceptible to power fluctuations and failure due to these fluctuations."
"The command-line interface could be easier to use, perhaps having voice control."
"The migration from older to newer products could be improved."
"Aruba does not have local support in our region of Kerala."
"In my opinion, Aruba's new features, like the new firmware, need to be improved."
"I would like to see the data center area improving by some added features in the future."
"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 configuration is very difficult even for someone who is already familiar with the configuration process."
"Integration could be improved. The price could also be lower."
"There needs to be more documentation. If they opened up a bit and shared more information and maybe allowed for YouTube videos about their products and how to work them, it would benefit the users quite a bit."
"The tool's support is not good, making it an area where improvements are required."
"Connectivity is an area that needs improvement in the solution. Interconnectivity with third-party versions or Cisco Meraki should be made available to users in future releases of the solution."
"The solution needs to be more user-friendly."
"The solution should make the text report more accessible."
"The solution needs to provide GUI commands."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is a little expensive for customers from other countries."
"This is an affordable solution."
"The price for Aruba is quite a bit cheaper than it is for similar products by Cisco."
"Cisco has a higher cost than Aruba Switches."
"I don't know the exact cost of the licensing, but based on what I have heard from my sales team, Aruba is affordable. Aruba switches are cheaper than the switches from Cisco and other vendors."
"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."
"There is a license required if you want to use wireless controls for micro-segmentation. However, for Aruba Switches there is no license required."
"Comparing with Cisco, and some other solutions, it's a cheap product."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"I would say that the product is cost-effective."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."
"The product is competitively priced in its market."
"The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
"Huawei provides much better performance for the same price, even when taking into account very aggressive commercial policies."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Educational Organization
7%
Comms Service Provider
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 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
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Sample Customers

Purdue University
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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