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We performed a comparison between Aruba Switches and H3C Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"The most valuable feature is the switches are reliable and replaced for free if anything goes wrong.""When it comes to basic L2 switching, we've found that Aruba switches are very user-friendly in terms of configuration and management. I haven't had the opportunity to utilize Aruba Central for managing the switches yet, so I can't speak to that aspect. However, overall, we've found the deployment process for Aruba switches to be very straightforward.""Aruba offers better options when it comes to the area of scalability compared to what Cisco offers. Aruba has a better graphical user interface that helps users with the configuration part.""It's an excellent product. They're high-quality switches, and nothing has failed in the time that we've had them.""It is slightly more price effective than Juniper and it has a slightly larger range.""The solution's most valuable aspect is its monitoring capabilities.""Scalable and reliable solution for your network connectivity needs, with a straightforward setup.""This solution is really easy to use. It is much easier to use than Cisco. It's got a nice web interface for stepping up and an added warranty."

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"The best feature of H3C Ethernet Switches is their reliability.""To date, it has proven to be highly reliable. We have encountered no issues or challenges with it thus far.""A good high-performance solution.""H3C Ethernet Switches have a fast delivery time.""H3C Ethernet Switches is a cheap solution.""We can configure the switch stack on the internet. Other vendors do not offer this facility. It is fast and easy to manage."

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Cons
"Aruba's management suite has some room for improvement.""The firmware in this solution has a lot of bugs that become noticeable when you have complex implementations.""I would prefer it if they reduced the cost of the switches and the access points.""The interface could be more user-friendly and the dashboard could be improved.""I would like to see a lower price on the device.""We would like to see centralized, cloud-based management.""We have needed to upgrade software to fix some challenges we experienced. After downloading the latest version of Aruba, these were fixed.""Aruba is still losing out to Cisco, which continues to dominate the space. Aruba needs to continue to improve its product range in order to compete with Cisco's dominance."

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"There should be more public tools for configuration and comparing products.""H3C Ethernet Switches could improve by widening their product range.""GUI needs to merge with CLI.""The only improvement needed is the significantly better lead time for delivery compared to other American products. In terms of technology, there isn't much difference, especially since X3 is a subsidiary of XP, and they use the same technology. However, the delivery time is notably better.""The solution’s stability could be improved.""Lacks decent cloud management."

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  • "The license is annual. If you purchase a switch, you get a one-year free subscription."
  • "The price of these switches is high."
  • "Comparing with Cisco, and some other solutions, it's a cheap product."
  • "The price for Aruba is quite a bit cheaper than it is for similar products by Cisco."
  • "It is expensive compared to the competition."
  • "There are no licensing costs for the Aruba Switches."
  • "The price point was a big consideration for us and it is reasonable enough that we're able to standardize on Aruba for the networking pieces in our organization."
  • "This is an expensive product, costing about double what most competitors do."
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  • "H3C Ethernet Switches are priced at around $500 per unit, which is very cheap and one of the most competitive prices out there."
  • "H3C Ethernet Switches are reasonably priced."
  • "The pricing is very affordable, making it a not-so-expensive choice. On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I would rate it a seven."
  • "H3C Ethernet Switches is targeted for SMBs because it's cheaper compared to Huawei switches."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer:Aruba Switches are very expensive. The product has many features printed on it, but the problem my company faces with the product is related to the fact that there is a need to reconfigure the… more »
    Top Answer:There were some issues in Aruba Switches, specifically Aruba PoE Switches since working with it in our company damaged our network. The timer and the internal battery in Aruba Switches don't work… more »
    Top Answer:H3C Ethernet Switches is a cheap solution.
    Top Answer:The solution’s stability could be improved.
    Top Answer:We use H3C Ethernet Switches to connect between PCs and servers.
    Ranking
    2nd
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    22,483
    Comparisons
    19,109
    Reviews
    31
    Average Words per Review
    406
    Rating
    8.4
    14th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    2,536
    Comparisons
    1,986
    Reviews
    6
    Average Words per Review
    307
    Rating
    8.3
    Comparisons
    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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    Overview

    Aruba Switches is a network creation solution that enables users to easily manage every aspect of their networks.

    Benefits of Aruba Switches

    Some of the benefits of using Aruba switches include:

    • Easily access and manage every aspect of your networks. Aruba Switches give users a way to control their networks from a centralized location. The simplified control center can be accessed through both the cloud and on-premises devices. Intuitively view and manage every portion of your networks. You will be able to both analyze and control every device and client in the network while at the same time conserving resources for the areas of greatest concern.
    • Troubleshoot and upgrade your networks quickly and efficiently. Aruba Switches give users network visibility in real-time. It combines this with powerful analytics software that allow for the prediction, prevention, and resolution of issues. This allows administrators to act before their systems suffer serious harm. Additionally, Aruba Switches allow systems to maintain a high level of performance even during upgrading.
    • Automatically enact uniform system-wide changes. Aruba Switches gives users the ability to set their systems to automatically reconfigure when changes are necessary. Users are empowered to ensure that their systems run smoothly without worrying that there are parts of their network that are out of sync, reserving manpower and time for more pressing needs.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Aruba Switches are cutting-edge network creation tools that stand out among their competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are the warranty that guarantees them and the intuitive way in which they are designed. Aruba Switches are protected by lifetime warranties. If a switch malfunctions or is rendered inoperable, it can be quickly replaced. If the line of switches are still available, HPE will send the user the necessary replacement. Aruba Switches are built to be intuitive for users to customize and manipulate. This allows users to make full use of the solution without requiring them to devote a significant level of resources to training.

    The head of technical support at a real estate law firm writes, “One valuable feature about HP is the warranty. All switches are very similar when it comes to most functionalities. Most switches provide a one-year warranty, but with HPE switches, if there's a unit that malfunctions, we call them and they replace it the next business day if that line is still available. We had a switch we reported the other day, it was a 25-10, which we procured way back, around 2014, and they replaced it. In general, HP provides a lot of support for its products. We will be doing some tinkering on the VLAN soon, first the layer two, and then connecting the layer three functionalities for some other departments. The advantage of Aruba compared to other switches is their reliability. If the product is trustworthy, I'll continue to use it.”

    A network systems engineer at a financial services firm writes, “Their technical support is great. I have used Cisco products, and as compared to Cisco, Aruba's command-line syntax is not as complex. The command-line interface of Aruba switches is quite intuitive. It also has a graphical user interface. With Cisco, using the graphical user interface for configuration can be complex, whereas Aruba simplifies it, and you can easily use the graphical user interface. The configuration is secured. Their graphical user interface is quite robust.”

    H3C S5560 High Performance Ethernet Switch is the latest development of Gigabit speed Layer 3 Ethernet switch. This powerful and highly secure series switch is built based on industry-leading high performance hardware architecture and H3C Comware V7 platform. It supports diversified services, high capacity GE access port as well as high density 10GE uplink, which meet the requirements for high density campus access and high performance aggregation.

    Sample Customers
    Purdue University
    Ying Wa College, Centro Digital Pictures
    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider18%
    Educational Organization18%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Computer Software Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Educational Organization7%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Retailer8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise27%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise50%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise61%
    Buyer's Guide
    Aruba Switches vs. H3C Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Aruba Switches vs. H3C Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Aruba Switches is ranked 2nd in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while H3C Ethernet Switches is ranked 14th in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews. Aruba Switches is rated 8.4, while H3C Ethernet Switches is rated 8.4. 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 H3C Ethernet Switches writes "Connects wired devices such as computers, laptops, routers, servers, and printers to a LAN". Aruba Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, Meraki MS Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches, whereas H3C Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and NETGEAR Switches. See our Aruba Switches vs. H3C Ethernet Switches report.

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