We performed a comparison between Aruba Switches and Cisco Ethernet Switches based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Aruba Switches is the winner in this comparison. It is easy to set up, performs well, and has excellent customer support. In addition, it is less expensive than Cisco Ethernet Switches.
"The most valuable feature is the Aruba Smart Rate Port."
"Aruba's SameNet platform allows for a seamless transition from the data center to access switches, unlike Cisco, which has different operating systems for each."
"The technical support is fantastic!"
"We like that it is very easy to manage the product through the cloud."
"It's an excellent product. They're high-quality switches, and nothing has failed in the time that we've had them."
"The most valuable features are stability, ease of management, and the monitoring tool."
"It's a reliable product that you can depend on."
"This solution is easy to use."
"The solution is basically issue-free."
"One of the most valuable aspects of Cisco Ethernet Switches is many engineers can work on the equipment. You can find qualified engineers that can configure Cisco equipment more than any other networking equipment."
"A stable product that is absolutely dependable."
"It is a scalable solution, and we have more than 35 customers who use it."
"In terms of most valuable feature, I would say the user interface."
"The initial setup is really easy."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches is a very stable product."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches are more stable than other products."
"Aruba's operating system changes with every version."
"In my opinion, Aruba's new features, like the new firmware, need to be improved."
"The migration from older to newer products could be improved."
"I would say that the customization of the switches could be easier to configure."
"Aruba's switches are older so I'd like to see more upgrades. The newer ones may have that built-in. The product could be more user-friendly."
"They should provide training courses for certification, and have it available on the internet."
"The software materials could be improved."
"The port flexibility on the 54 series, specifically the 5406 for core usage, could be improved. When I want to upgrade to 10G, I don't have many options to choose from."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches could improve if they removed the command line interface and replaced it with a better GUI. It is too difficult at the moment, we always need to figure out the commands."
"The enterprise-level switches should have a simpler deployment. They should make it possible for lower-skilled workers to be able to deploy the product."
"The GUI is not that easy."
"Cisco's equipment is expensive, especially since it introduced the obligatory purchase of Cisco DNA."
"I don't like the fact that the product is very expensive."
"In the case of an already existing network, we encounter technical issues related to following protocols."
"The pricing should be reduced so that they are more competitive."
"Pricing could be lower."
Aruba Switches is ranked 2nd in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while Cisco Ethernet Switches is ranked 1st in Ethernet Switches with 128 reviews. Aruba Switches is rated 8.4, while Cisco Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Aruba Switches writes "As a managed service provider, it's important to have a solution that can manage everything from one console". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Cisco Ethernet Switches writes "It's a solidly stable product from a leader in the field". Aruba Switches is most compared with Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, Meraki MS Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches, whereas Cisco Ethernet Switches is most compared with Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, NETGEAR Switches and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches. See our Aruba Switches vs. Cisco Ethernet Switches report.
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