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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
6.4
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
13th
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 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 Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.3%, 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

"We can scale as needed."
"The most valuable feature is that it's very easy to configure."
"The most valuable features of Aruba Switches are the use of use and user-friendliness."
"Aruba's SameNet platform allows for a seamless transition from the data center to access switches, unlike Cisco, which has different operating systems for each."
"The most valuable features are stability, ease of management, and the monitoring tool."
"The initial installation of Aruba Switches is easy."
"The durability of Aruba Switches is essentially beneficial since, once installed, we can forget about them for years."
"Aruba is very easy to use, the GUI is very good and the command line is quite similar to Cisco, so it is very easy to configure."
"It is pretty straightforward to set up."
"The solution is stable and the performance is good."
"I use it on a daily basis and I find it to be quite stable."
"Huawei switches come in small, medium, and large capacities and can be used for monitoring and switching."
"The most valuable aspect of Huawei Ethernet Switches is their excellent scalability."
"The affordability of this solution has been most useful."
"They last quite a while."
"The solution is very flexible with many different options."
 

Cons

"I would like to see the data center area improving by some added features in the future."
"I would prefer it if they reduced the cost of the switches and the access points."
"The templates to automate our switches need improvement."
"If you work for a small business, then Cisco would be best."
"The biggest issue right now is the delivery timeline. It takes too long to get the product."
"There is room for improvement in the customer service and support team."
"It would be good if I could get a 24-port, 10 gig module."
"The migration from older to newer products could be improved."
"We had a few issues with integration."
"Huawei has a lot of issues; it's not in sync properly. For instance, if the ONT is down, there's another problem with another ONT that is not functioning correctly. Even after configuring the siding, I cannot reach some other side, and I don't know why it's happening."
"Deploying Huawei Ethernet Switches in an organization offers advantages, especially if the decision is made early in the process and the company opts for a single-vendor approach. This simplifies implementation and customization, often resulting in lower prices and tailored solutions from Huawei. However, excessive customization can lead to support issues and challenges in knowledge transfer during employee turnover."
"I would like to see more training opportunities available."
"I would like to see some improvements in the access layer switch that is available in Aruba."
"The stability could be improved."
"One of the problems with Huawei is that when you receive a product quote from one of the vendors, you cannot get prices from the other ones because they register your request with Huawei."
"The solution needs to be more user-friendly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing for this product is reasonable."
"Aruba's switches are priced lower than Cisco's by about 30%."
"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."
"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."
"We pay for the clear pass and the controller."
"The cost is very cheap when you compare it to CISCO."
"The tool is a little expensive for customers from other countries."
"Aruba Switches are very expensive."
"Huawei provides much better performance for the same price, even when taking into account very aggressive commercial policies."
"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
"The product is competitively priced in its market."
"We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees."
"The solution's pricing is in the middle, but you will be charged when you upgrade the tenant."
"The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
"The tool's price is affordable and I would rate it a five out of ten. The prices are fixed with no additional cost involved."
"This is an affordable solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Educational Organization
8%
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?
The cost of Aruba Switches is based on the price per device. The cost depends on the model. We have 24-port switches, PoE 12-port switches, and bigger switches, so the price varies depending on the...
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 Switches, so I'm not in a position to give detailed feedback on improvements. I w...
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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