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.
"We like the framework of fabric virtual switching."
"The solution's stability is really great. We found it very solid."
"The technical support is fantastic!"
"Aruba Central is very valuable to us."
"The most valuable feature of Aruba Switches is security."
"The solution has great open architecture."
"They provide great service in terms of replacing malfunctioning switches."
"a value-for-money product and comparatively a very reasonable price compared to competitors like SAP or IBM."
"The most valuable features of this solution are the auto-complete functionality and the end-to-end functionalities such as routing with the channel."
"Multicast is an advanced feature that helps alleviate some of our work challenges."
"The features that I have found most valuable are the core reliability and the switching group. All the features are very generic switching features with high reliability. That is the main key point I can highlight."
"The product is pretty much reliable and stable."
"I'm satisfied with Cisco switches. It's stable and beautiful."
"Its performance and reliability are valuable."
"It's all-encompassing and can help you in all these different areas. If people realize that they want something that's going to work, that's pretty foolproof, then Cisco's always worth the investment."
"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."
"From an improvement perspective, I want Aruba Switches to have a longer life since it doesn't work properly after five years of use."
"Aruba's operating system changes with every version."
"I don't think there is much to improve. I have seen that Aruba releases the patches on time, and it keeps upgrading the firmware. I have configured this device on an active basis. I don't think I have any bad reviews about the device's overall performance. In the next release, I would like Aruba to incorporate wireless controllers and build them into the chassis.If we can integrate a wireless module, we can have a segment dedicated to wireless infrastructure."
"We don't have visibility in Aruba Switches and we are thinking of switching to Fortiswitch because it has visibility."
"They should provide training courses for certification, and have it available on the internet."
"The need to come up with a bit more flexibility in their range of models."
"There is room for improvement in the pricing because the Aruba Central licenses add a high cost."
"There is room for improvement in the customer service and support team."
"If Cisco Ethernet Switches can work both on-prem and in the cloud, it would be an advantage."
"Integration with third-party products could be improved."
"The price of the solution has room for improvement."
"The solution needs to work on lowering the amount of bugs. We find them quite regularly."
"I don't like the fact that the product is very expensive."
"We have supply issues when ordering switches. It used to be a minimum of six to eight weeks. Now it has become around six months. That's the only issue we have."
"Very highly priced in comparison to other similar products."
"The solution's pricing could be improved."
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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