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22,483 views|19,109 comparisons
98% willing to recommend
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1,411 views|790 comparisons
100% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between Aruba Switches and Nokia Ethernet Service Switch 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.
To learn more, read our detailed Aruba Switches vs. Nokia Ethernet Service Switch Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"It's a reliable product that you can depend on.""These switches have a good performance, and they are also quickly configurable.""There is a feature where you can use Bluetooth. You can set up a Bluetooth pairing connection and do the configuration through your phone.""The solution's most valuable aspect is its monitoring capabilities.""We have not had any issues with the product and its functions. It has been stable.""The initial setup is quite easy.""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 most valuable features are the stability and compatibility with other products."

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"On several occasions we encountered major issues with the solution and have found the Nokia technical support to be quite supportive.""The performance and reliability are the solution's most valuable features.""The most valuable features are user functionality and interoperability.""The highest value lies in aggregating the data to improve both traffic management and device utilization, emphasizing the importance of engagement and liability.""The most valuable feature is the product's availability."

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Cons
"The firmware in this solution has a lot of bugs that become noticeable when you have complex implementations.""The software materials could be improved.""Aruba Switches could improve the monitoring and increase the scope of their online portal to cover cloud and on-premise deployments.""Aruba Switches' price could improve, if they were less expensive it would be beneficial.""We have needed to upgrade software to fix some challenges we experienced. After downloading the latest version of Aruba, these were fixed.""I have some security issues with Aruba Switches. I need to update the firmware and then the problems might go away.""I would like to see the data center area improving by some added features in the future.""If you work for a small business, then Cisco would be best."

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"I would suggest improvements regarding enhancing support response times and implementing user interface modifications for quicker and more user-friendly interactions.""I would prefer that all the licenses be open for our use.""The solution needs more monitoring tools.""The segment routing could be improved, and they could also transfer a lot of legacy to the cloud domain.""I would like to see more collaboration with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) vendors, such as Itron."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "The price of the solution is very competitive in comparison with that of the competition."
  • "It is quite expensive compared to alternative technologies."
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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:The highest value lies in aggregating the data to improve both traffic management and device utilization, emphasizing the importance of engagement and liability.
    Top Answer:I would suggest improvements regarding enhancing support response times and implementing user interface modifications for quicker and more user-friendly interactions.
    Top Answer:We are using it for various sections of security. To enhance its power capacity for handling traffic and maximize its switching utilization, we incorporate certain external channels.
    Ranking
    2nd
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    22,483
    Comparisons
    19,109
    Reviews
    31
    Average Words per Review
    406
    Rating
    8.4
    22nd
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    1,411
    Comparisons
    790
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    502
    Rating
    8.0
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    8400 Series, 8320 Series, 5400R Series, 3810 Series, 2930M Series, 2930F Series, 2920 Series, 2540 Series, 2530 Series
    Nokia ESS, Nokia 7450 Ethernet Service Switch, Nokia 7450 ESS
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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.”

    The Nokia 7450 Ethernet Service Switch (ESS) family of Carrier Ethernet switch routers is designed to deliver advanced Carrier Ethernet services. It also provides the ideal platform for the metro Ethernet aggregation of fixed and mobile networks.

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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider18%
    Educational Organization18%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Computer Software Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Educational Organization7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company27%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government9%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise27%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise55%
    Buyer's Guide
    Aruba Switches vs. Nokia Ethernet Service Switch
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Aruba Switches vs. Nokia Ethernet Service Switch and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Aruba Switches is ranked 2nd in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while Nokia Ethernet Service Switch is ranked 22nd in Ethernet Switches with 5 reviews. Aruba Switches is rated 8.4, while Nokia Ethernet Service Switch is rated 7.6. 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 Nokia Ethernet Service Switch writes "A stable solution which is competitively priced and offers good support". Aruba Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, Meraki MS Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, whereas Nokia Ethernet Service Switch is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Arista Networks Platform, Huawei Ethernet Switches, Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches. See our Aruba Switches vs. Nokia Ethernet Service Switch report.

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