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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
6.4
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Luxul Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
28th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
AV Over IP Switching (3rd)
 

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 Luxul Switches is 0.7%, up 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 most valuable features of Aruba Switches include the dual control plane, stackable features such as stack V6 and VSF stacks."
"Aruba Central is valuable."
"The most valuable features of Aruba Switches are the routing protocol and the basic functionality."
"The solution is scalable."
"All of the networking products that we use are Aruba, so we use Aruba Central to manage them."
"The solution's stability is really great. We found it very solid."
"With Aruba, I like its stability and lifetime warranty."
"It is a very good device for our company. It is stable and very scalable."
"The ePoE+ is great."
"The solution is less expensive than other options."
"Remote access to the router is a huge time saver."
 

Cons

"The product could be a little more competitive price-wise."
"I don't think there is much to improve. I have seen that Aruba releases the patches on time, and it keeps upgrading the firmware. I have configured this device on an active basis. I don't think I have any bad reviews about the device's overall performance. In the next release, I would like Aruba to incorporate wireless controllers and build them into the chassis.If we can integrate a wireless module, we can have a segment dedicated to wireless infrastructure."
"It's an expensive product."
"There are issues with the distribution side of Aruba Switches."
"The licensing model could be improved."
"The migration from older to newer products could be improved."
"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 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 documentation could be improved; it's quite basic."
"Documentation and access to it could be greatly improved."
"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 tool is a little expensive for customers from other countries."
"Aruba switches cost between $500 and $600 more than similar products by Huawei, as well as many other brands."
"The pricing is perfect."
"Aruba Switches are less expensive than Cisco."
"We pay for the clear pass and the controller."
"Typically it is a $500 to $600 difference in price."
"Aruba Switches are cost-effective."
"Aruba Switches has a lifetime warranty on the solution and after five years the solution will be at its end of life."
"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
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Retailer
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

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?
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...
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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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