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HPE Aruba Switches are a cost-effective alternative
May 12, 2021

HPE Aruba Switches are a cost-effective alternative

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with HPE Aruba Ethernet Switches

We use HPE Aruba Switches all over our organization. They allow us to use extra switch features such as VLAN and trunking compared to a "dumb" switch that has no management capability. We like that they support SSH and SNMP access so we can monitor them remotely.
  • Simple configuration
  • Easy firmware upgrades
  • Supported by HP for a long time
  • Web interface is a bit weird
  • Some things can't be done in the web interface
  • Fast switching capability
  • Easy to deploy
  • Rack mountable
  • Increased network speeds
  • Allowed separation of voice and data traffic
  • Easy to monitor remotely
The HPE Aruba Switches are definitely easier to setup than Cisco Catalyst Switches. We prefer to have a managed interface, so the HPE Aruba Switches are a better option than most Netgear or D-Link switches. Compared to HPE Networking Switches, the Aruba models typically are cheaper and perform nearly as well.

Do you think HPE Aruba Ethernet Switches delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with HPE Aruba Ethernet Switches's feature set?

Yes

Did HPE Aruba Ethernet Switches live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of HPE Aruba Ethernet Switches go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy HPE Aruba Ethernet Switches again?

Yes

HPE Aruba Switches are a good cost-effective alternative to high-end switches. They offer management capabilities which allow the extra features that are necessary in a corporate environment in today's world. Depending on budget, they may still be too expensive for some users.