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We performed a comparison between Aruba VPN and Hillstone E-Series based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Infrastructure VPN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Aruba VPN vs. Hillstone E-Series Report (Updated: March 2024).
770,394 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The solution has good performance.""It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled."

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"The initial setup was straightforward.""Aruba VPN is lighter on machines, and users don't feel any difference in having these items installed on their PCs or laptops.""Aruba VPN’s stability was okay.""What I like the most about Aruba VPN is that it's great for companies with diverse network needs."

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"The initial setup was straightforward. It only took a few hours to deploy.""Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""Working with the Hillstone E-Series has, from a remote perspective, allowed me to give my clients a secure connectivity.""Very reliable solution with good scalability and straightforward implementation.""Five out of five ROI.""The installation is easy, we have not had any complaints from our customers.""This solution has two main features that we find very valuable; a threat-intelligence option, and a web/application filtering option. The technical support team are very good and very quick.""The most valuable features of the Hillstone E-Series are its hardware capacity, innovation, and the throughput that the hardware can take."

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Cons
"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."

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"There is room for improvement from the solution's security point of view.""When around 100 to 300 users tried to connect at the beginning of the day, the appliance would crash, and the users would not be able to connect.""They could release product updates more frequently.""It should address issues that are vital to maintaining the company's reputation."

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"Having frequent live webinars on a monthly basis would really help.""The solution doesn't have a web proxy built into the system like Sophos. This is something they should work to change.""The current usage reporting is very basic.""Support from Hillstone E-Series has a shortcoming that needs improvement.""The tool provides just a general report. It does not provide a granular report. Hence, the tool should work on its reporting feature.""SSL VPN license cost is not cheap.""I am not sure if this solution offers active directory integration. Adding that feature will definitely be an advantage.""The tool needs to improve its price."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."
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  • "Customers need to buy a VPN client license."
  • "We do not have to purchase a separate license for Aruba VPN; it is included in the ClearPass package."
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  • "The licensing model is very complex with many subcategories of licenses you can purchase. They could make it more simplified for customers to understand."
  • "The cost per year for licensing, and hardware, is approximately $850 for the basic plan."
  • "The tool's pricing is reasonable. It depends on the model. The product's pricing is around 600 USD. You need to buy a software license to activate the features. You need to pay around 150 USD for that."
  • "Hillstone's pricing is economical and neither very high nor very low."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.
    Top Answer:The product is very cost-effective and has no requirement for additional licenses. The setup is not easy. Users need… more »
    Top Answer:THe solution is used as a primary gateway with two lease lines of 450 Mbps total. Around 200 users are under it. There… more »
    Top Answer:The initial setup was straightforward.
    Top Answer:They could release product updates more frequently. The lack of updates is one reason we plan to switch to another… more »
    Top Answer:Aruba VPN can be valuable for supporting network work within the company, particularly for ensuring connectivity in… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of the Hillstone E-Series is its user-friendliness.
    Top Answer:Hillstone's pricing is economical and neither very high nor very low.
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    TNSR
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    Overview

    TNSR is an advanced open source-based secure networking software platform with highly-scalable packet processing, manageability, and service expansion capabilities. This video provides a high-level introduction. that address a number of commonly asked new product questions - in just a couple of minutes.

    Implementing reliable and secure connectivity for your remote employees and students can be a challenge. It requires more than just a VPN tunnel. With Aruba’s cloud-managed access points (APs) and soft clients, it’s simple and fast.

    Hillstone E-Series is a comprehensive network security solution designed to protect organizations from advanced threats. It offers a range of features including a firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), virtual private network (VPN), and application control. 

    With its advanced threat intelligence capabilities, E-Series can detect and prevent sophisticated attacks, ensuring the security of critical data and systems. It also provides granular control over applications, allowing organizations to enforce policies and optimize network performance. 

    E-Series is easy to deploy and manage, with a user-friendly interface and centralized management console. It offers high-performance throughput and scalability, making it suitable for small businesses to large enterprises. With its robust security features and ease of use, Hillstone E-Series is an ideal choice for organizations looking to enhance their network security posture.

    Sample Customers
    UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
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    Bank of China Macao, Instituto Tecnológico Bolivariano, Ministry of Labor in San Salvador, FEDCO
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
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    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Comms Service Provider20%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise52%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business89%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise52%
    Buyer's Guide
    Aruba VPN vs. Hillstone E-Series
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Aruba VPN vs. Hillstone E-Series and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Aruba VPN is ranked 35th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 4 reviews while Hillstone E-Series is ranked 21st in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 9 reviews. Aruba VPN is rated 5.6, while Hillstone E-Series is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Aruba VPN writes "A highly scalable solution that can be used to access corporate resources anywhere in the world". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Hillstone E-Series writes "A user-friendly and marketable solution with a virtual switching capability". Aruba VPN is most compared with , whereas Hillstone E-Series is most compared with Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls, Sophos XG, OpenVPN Access Server and Netgate pfSense. See our Aruba VPN vs. Hillstone E-Series report.

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