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Aruba Switches vs Luxul Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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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
Luxul Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
27th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
AV Over IP Switching (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 10.6%, down from 12.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Luxul Switches is 0.6%, down from 0.7% 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.
PK
Rock-solid connectivity and WiFi coverage
It's a hardwired solution so our customers do not have to use a mesh network — I really dislike that. It causes too much delay, etc. As with any product, there is always room for improvement. A good router is not cheap. A good switch is not cheap. Let's say somebody develops a new frequency — 7GHz. Well, in that case, you'd need a special router. I have some customers who request Cat7 for their homes. That's way too much. So I'd say, "What are you going to run over here? Let's just run fiber optics. Then the customer will respond, "Well, I read somewhere and other people have told me that if you're going to wire your house, go with Cat7." I'd say, "Sir, you're not going to even utilize Cat5e." I use Cat5e, and believe it or not, I can pump at 10 gigabits per second with Cat5e. The same was true with ePoE — now we have ePoE+. Some switches with ePoE cannot supply as much juice as the modern ePoE+, which requires much more power. The basic switch doesn't have the capacity to deal with that. The documentation could be improved; it's quite basic. It pretty much just covers some basic IP information, defense, and how to change the administrator password — that's pretty much it. I am a dealer, I shouldn't have to contact support for basic answers.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial installation of Aruba Switches is easy."
"The most valuable feature of Aruba Switches is security."
"I like how Aruba switches integrate with On."
"The most valuable feature is the security that these switches provide."
"Scalable and reliable solution for your network connectivity needs, with a straightforward setup."
"The initial setup is quite easy. Once you know what you do, it’s easy."
"The solution is widely applicable to businesses like mine, thanks to its flexibility and compatibility with our warranty structure in South Africa."
"The most valuable aspect for our organization is the CX. It's wonderful."
"Remote access to the router is a huge time saver."
"The ePoE+ is great."
"The solution is less expensive than other options."
 

Cons

"There is room for improvement in the pricing because the Aruba Central licenses add a high cost."
"I would prefer it if they reduced the cost of the switches and the access points."
"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."
"There is an issue with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), but it is escaping me. We aren't using this feature yet, but it is something we are considering."
"We've had issues with availability."
"I would like to see a lower price on the device."
"The firmware in this solution has a lot of bugs that become noticeable when you have complex implementations."
"The delivery time for this product is slow and is something that needs to be improved."
"Documentation and access to it could be greatly improved."
"The documentation could be improved; it's quite basic."
"You do need to be an IT person in order to handle the initial setup. An AV person would struggle a bit."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Comparing with Cisco, and some other solutions, it's a cheap product."
"Aruba Switches has a lifetime warranty on the solution and after five years the solution will be at its end of life."
"There are no licensing costs for the Aruba Switches."
"The pricing is perfect."
"It is a little bit expensive. It can be cheaper."
"Cisco has a higher cost than Aruba Switches."
"Our customers may want better pricing but we are a reseller and a partner, and the pricing that we get is good."
"The cost is very cheap when you compare it to CISCO."
"The price completely depends on the environment. There are no additional fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
12%
Educational Organization
9%
Healthcare Company
8%
Retailer
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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?
I find it to be middle to high. It's not always affordable, but they're losing the pricing market against Huawei, let's just put it like that.
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
There isn't much room for improvement. A more granular breakdown in debugging would be beneficial. Apart from that, not much is needed.
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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
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Sample Customers

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