ArubaOS vs. SONiC Network Operating System

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ArubaOS
Score 7.2 out of 10
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ArubaOS is the network operating system from Aruba Networks, an HPE company. ArubaOS includes AirMatch and ClientMatch, capabilities that monitor and optimize Wi-Fi power, channels, connections and bandwidth across the entire wireless network to improve user experience. Users can manage up to 10,000 APs, cluster up to 12 controllers, and segment traffic from one AP to multiple controllers with MultiZone.N/A
SONiC
Score 6.0 out of 10
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SONiC is an open source network operating system based on Linux that runs on switches from multiple vendors and ASICs. SONiC offers a full-suite of network functionality, like BGP and RDMA, that has been production-hardened in the data centers of some of the largest cloud-service providers. It offers teams the flexibility to create the network solutions they need while leveraging the collective strength of a large ecosystem and community.N/A
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ArubaOSSONiC Network Operating System
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Enterprises
Cisco NX-OS
Cisco NX-OS
Score 9.5 out of 10
Cisco NX-OS
Cisco NX-OS
Score 9.5 out of 10
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User Ratings
ArubaOSSONiC Network Operating System
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User Testimonials
ArubaOSSONiC Network Operating System
Likelihood to Recommend
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Aruba Wireless works quite well and is stable for enterprise. Once it's running, it works. Once you have it set up, you don't normally need to go in and make changes. Aruba is particularly good on pushing clients to use 5ghz (they say they use some kind of a proprietary algorithm). It may not be appropriate for smaller businesses due to cost and complexity
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Pros
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • Wireless Access
  • Security/Role Management
  • Firewalling
  • Centralized Management
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Cons
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • Documentation on Aruba website is very lacking
  • Support is hit-or-miss - they may waste a lot of time before you get to someone who has a solution
  • Some configuration items are very non-intuitive
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Aruba does quite a good job with GUI configuration, especially with AOS 8 - something that Cisco struggles with (maybe they came up with something new now). Aruba can also easily scale. While not on the same level, Ubiquiti has a good GUI but is lacking a good standard controller - users have to stand their own.
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Return on Investment
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • Good return on investment in terms of a working wireless network for thousands of users
  • However, troubleshooting and support may be difficult
  • Good integration with ClearPass
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