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Aruba Switches vs Luxul Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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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
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
88
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Luxul Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
29th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
AV Over IP Switching (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 8.9%, down from 10.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Luxul Switches is 1.1%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Switches8.9%
Luxul Switches1.1%
Other90.0%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Aneesh K - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Solution Analyst II at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Has supported dynamic user segmentation and centralized management across campus networks
The best features of Aruba Switches are their stability and reliability. Hardware failures are rare because the switches have been running for years, and it is uncommon to encounter hardware issues or impacting bugs. From an operational perspective, Aruba Switches are stable and easy to configure through centralized management solutions. Initially managed through AirWave and now through Central, the configuration can be managed easily with audit records and visibility to switch health and other parameters. Another advantage is that Aruba Switches work seamlessly with ClearPass as a NAC server. This integration allows for dynamic policies, dynamic downloadable user roles, and enables seamless segmentation of users for network security. The real-time analytics provided by Aruba Switches for network efficiency are valuable when needed. All information visible in the analytics dashboard is truly helpful. With Aruba Central's migration to AI capability, additional value is being provided, offering more information and making troubleshooting easier with user-friendly features where you can search for anything and receive relevant results.
PK
Owner/Operator at KPax Audio Video - Networking & Security Surveillance
Greatly simplifies troubleshooting; remote access to the router is a huge time saver
The solution has a problem with documentation. Luxul doesn't want to give the documentation to any Joe Bloggs, but even as a dealer going to the Luxul portal, there are no documents. I can always call technical support and ask them if I forget something and I'll get the support, but I shouldn't need to do that. Anything can be improved and unfortunately a good switch is not cheap but there's no choice if you need a special router.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature is the lifetime warranty."
"Overall, this is a good product that has all of the features I need."
"It's a comfortable switch to use and we don't really have any complaints."
"The most valuable aspect for our organization is the CX. It's wonderful."
"It is pretty easy to implement the product."
"One of the most valuable features of Aruba Switches is the security and cybersecurity features they have."
"Aruba switches are very scalable; they can be integrated with other solutions and can be used with either ClearPass or Cisco ICE."
"We use all the features of Aruba Switches and find it very helpful."
"The solution is excellent for audio-video and multi-casting."
"The ePoE+ is great."
"The solution is less expensive than other options."
"It's a rock-solid connectivity and a rock-solid Wi-Fi coverage, which is what my customers love."
"Remote access to the router is a huge time saver."
"All of my customers, including residential and commercial clients, are extremely happy with these switches."
 

Cons

"They should provide training courses for certification, and have it available on the internet."
"Aruba is still losing out to Cisco, which continues to dominate the space. Aruba needs to continue to improve its product range in order to compete with Cisco's dominance."
"The initial setup is not easy."
"Replacement could be automated."
"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."
"The tool must provide a controller-based architecture."
"The firmware in this solution has a lot of bugs that become noticeable when you have complex implementations."
"There are issues with the distribution side of Aruba Switches."
"Documentation and access to it could be greatly improved."
"The documentation could be improved; it's quite basic."
"The solution has a problem with documentation. Luxul doesn't want to give the documentation to any Joe Bloggs, but even as a dealer going to the Luxul portal, there are no documents."
"While the solution is good for the light commercial market or for the residential market, it's not ideal for the commercial market, for example, a big enterprise or data center."
"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

"The price is reasonable."
"The pricing for Aruba Switches is definitely expensive."
"It is expensive compared to the competition."
"The price of these switches is high."
"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."
"This is an expensive product, costing about double what most competitors do."
"Comparing with Cisco, and some other solutions, it's a cheap product."
"Our customers may want better pricing but we are a reseller and a partner, and the pricing that we get is good."
"The price completely depends on the environment. There are no additional fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Construction Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Healthcare Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Performing Arts
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business50
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise22
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Switches?
In terms of pricing for Aruba Switches, I would rate it a five. They are quite expensive devices.
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
Technology is constantly advancing, and although more security is always needed, our networks are still old, so we mostly need to modernize our installations. Regarding integration capabilities, th...
What is your primary use case for Aruba Switches?
Aruba Switches are used in our organization for a straightforward purpose. We started with the HP line, and when Aruba came into the picture, we began using them for our network infrastructure. The...
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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

Purdue University
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