Aruba Switches vs Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 25, 2022
 

Categories and Ranking

Aruba Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
74
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Juniper EX Series Ethernet ...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
11th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 13.7%, up from 12.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is 2.9%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
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Featured Reviews

MR
Feb 15, 2023
Has a large range of options and has decent new switches but areas could be simplified
We primarily use the solution in a hospital setting for switching.  The newest switches are pretty decent.  It is slightly more price effective than Juniper and it has a slightly larger range. The solution could always be a bit cheaper.  My experience with Aruba's account manager hasn't been the…
FabioCavalcante - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 17, 2024
Scalable platform with a faster cloud deployment process . Juniper networking and cybersecurity solutions deliver real business results.
Our use case is among the 10 largest Brazilian banks, with more than 6 million accounts and presence in all Brazilian states. The institution showed annual growth of 27.6%. Its main businesses include universal banking, savings, loans and mutual insurance. And Stoneground  has approved equipment…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"All of the networking products that we use are Aruba, so we use Aruba Central to manage them."
"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."
"Aruba Switches is stable."
"We like the framework of fabric virtual switching."
"Aruba offers better options when it comes to the area of scalability compared to what Cisco offers. Aruba has a better graphical user interface that helps users with the configuration part."
"When it comes to basic L2 switching, we've found that Aruba switches are very user-friendly in terms of configuration and management. I haven't had the opportunity to utilize Aruba Central for managing the switches yet, so I can't speak to that aspect. However, overall, we've found the deployment process for Aruba switches to be very straightforward."
"This solution is really easy to use. It is much easier to use than Cisco. It's got a nice web interface for stepping up and an added warranty."
"The most valuable feature of Aruba Switches is security."
"The most valuable feature is switching on our network."
"I like the VLAN capabilities, and the Junos interface is easy to use."
"Both Juniper and Cisco switches are interoperable."
"There is no end to the ability to scale Juniper."
"Junos OS is extremely flexible and easy to pick up."
"The most valuable features of Juniper Ethernet Switches are the simple configuration and ruggedness."
"The product is flexible and easy to set up."
"It is a highly stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine to ten out of ten."
 

Cons

"I would like to see something like a Cisco Prime, an application controlling the entire system, switches, and access points."
"From an improvement perspective, I want Aruba Switches to have a longer life since it doesn't work properly after five years of use."
"The endpoint capabilities could be improved."
"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."
"I would like to see a lower price on the device."
"The element of security always can be improved. If the solution continues to improve its security functionality, it will continue to be a great product."
"Aruba's operating system changes with every version."
"We would like to see centralized, cloud-based management."
"The difficulty of the installation of Juniper Ethernet Switches depends on the environment it is being implemented in. It is fairly straightforward in terms of being able to source the technical information as we need it. However, this process could improve."
"The security features for the product should be more unified for the product regardless of the product model."
"Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is not cheap. The tool needs improvement in UI."
"Juniper's support could be much better and faster."
"Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches lack to offer the latest management tools."
"We are not very pleased with their performance."
"Juniper needs to get their code up to par because it isn't stable enough for a leaf and spine design."
"The updates are constantly breaking."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Comparing with Cisco, and some other solutions, it's a cheap product."
"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."
"The pricing for Aruba Switches is definitely expensive."
"Aruba switches cost between $500 and $600 more than similar products by Huawei, as well as many other brands."
"Aruba Switches has a lifetime warranty on the solution and after five years the solution will be at its end of life."
"Aruba Switches are quite cost-effective."
"There is a license required if you want to use wireless controls for micro-segmentation. However, for Aruba Switches there is no license required."
"Aruba Switches are very expensive."
"Relatively affordable per switch."
"The price of the Juniper EX Series is reasonable. Cisco is a lot more expensive."
"Juniper Ethernet Switches are a less expensive solution than Cisco Ethernet Switches. There is only a one-time purchase for Juniper Ethernet Switches."
"It is an inexpensive product."
"This solution is cheaper than Cisco or HP switches."
"Their prices are competitive and not bad. It is cheaper than Cisco. We have a yearly license."
"The pricing for the support is very high."
"The pricing is very aggressive."
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Comparison Review

it_user82779 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 29, 2014
Benefits of Juniper vs Cisco
Both are decent products. I prefer Juniper for the following reasons: 1) Cleaner separation of data plane from control plane. Higher end Cisco devices are better at this but most of the lower end products still seem to be more integrated than I like. 2) The Hierarchical config design means I can…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
6%
 

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 product provides a perpetual license. It doesn't have a subscription-based licensing model. Aruba’s licensing structure is very flexible compared to other vendors. The price is reasonable.
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
The tool must provide a controller-based architecture. It will enable interaction with northbound applications and southbound fabrics.
In terms of ethernet switches, would you go with Cisco or Juniper?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Ethernet Switches?
If compared to Cisco, this is a well priced solution. Compared to HP, it is a little bit overpriced. Overall, they are priced in the middle compared to competitors.
What advice do you have for others considering Juniper Ethernet Switches?
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. Now for the QFX model, 5k/10k in CRB mode IP fabric Ethernet switching is horri...
 

Also Known As

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

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Purdue University
BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
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