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reviewer2226447 - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre-Sales Engineer (Network & Security) at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Top 5
The solution provides GUI control, making it particularly suitable for SMBs and SOHO networks
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution provides GUI control, making it particularly suitable for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and small office/home office (SOHO) networks."
  • "The solution’s GUI should be improved a bit."

What is our primary use case?

We work with various types of switches, including the Aruba 8000 series, 6000 series, 2000 series, and 3000 series, depending on the specific requirements of our customers. We adapt our solutions to meet each customer's unique needs rather than focusing on a single model or type. Customers can easily manage, control, and monitor the solution via Aruba GUI.

What is most valuable?

The solution provides GUI control, making it particularly suitable for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and small office/home office (SOHO) networks. However, for larger enterprise-level organizations, it is recommended to consider Aruba's industrial-grade products.

What needs improvement?

The solution’s GUI should be improved a bit. Nowadays, nobody wants to use CLI (command-line interface). Nobody wants to type a command because they don't have the time to remember it. Hence, they prefer to use GUI products.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches for the past six months.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

There was only one instance with a stability issue. Aruba Instant On Switches have limitations and aren't suitable for enterprise-level needs. This can result in functionality issues, power-related problems, and other challenges. We tried to tackle the challenge. However, when we required help, our service engineers contacted customer support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Before Aruba Instant On Switches, I worked with other products. Since I love technology, I learn about all types of technological products, including all types of switches.

How was the initial setup?

The solution’s initial setup is very easy.

What about the implementation team?

Our team of engineers are responsible for the installation of the solution.

What other advice do I have?

With respect to GUI, Aruba Instant On Switches has competitors in Cisco, D-Link, and NETGEAR.

Overall, I rate Aruba Instant On Switches a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Managing Director at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
User-friendly, easy to install, and stable
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is plug-and-play and auto-configured."
  • "The price has room for improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution to provide internet access to our buildings.

What is most valuable?

The solution is user-friendly and stable.

What needs improvement?

There is always room to improve the coverage area.

The price has room for improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for over six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I give the stability a nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I give scalability ten out of ten.

How was the initial setup?

The solution is plug-and-play and auto-configured.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I give the price seven out of ten.

What other advice do I have?

I give the solution an eight out of ten.

We have around 195 agents on the switch.

Aruba Instant On Switches is easy to manage compared to other solutions.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Abdelrhman Ezz - PeerSpot reviewer
HPE-Aruba Solution Architect at TST For Integrated Solutions
Reseller
Top 5
Is easy to deploy and configure, but the tracking needs improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "It is easy for deployment and configuration."
  • "Tracking with instant switches needs improvement."

What is our primary use case?

It is used for small and medium-sized businesses. 

What is most valuable?

It is easy for deployment and configuration.

What needs improvement?

Tracking with instant switches needs improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches for eight years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a highly stable solution. I rate the stability a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable solution. I rate the scalability a ten out of ten.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. The deployment takes five minutes time. I rate the setup a ten out of ten. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing is cheap. 

What other advice do I have?

Aruba Switches are easy to configure and very stable. I rate the overall solution a ten out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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JEGAN N - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder at SYSTA NETWORKS
Real User
Cost-effective solution with reasonable features and visibility
Pros and Cons
  • "Instant On Switches' best feature is the 1930, which is stackable."
  • "Instant On Switches' layer 3 and visibility could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use Instant On Switches for basic networking.

What is most valuable?

Instant On Switches' best feature is the 1930, which is stackable.

What needs improvement?

Instant On Switches' layer 3 and visibility could be improved. In the next release, Instant On Switches should include a bulk configuration feature for selecting multiple interfaces at the same time.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been working with Instant On Switches for over two years.

How are customer service and support?

Aruba's technical support is good and responsive.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is seamless, and deployment takes between ten and fifteen minutes.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The license for Instant On Switches is free.

What other advice do I have?

Instant On Switches is a cost-effective solution with reasonable features and visibility. I would rate it eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Mai Said - PeerSpot reviewer
Presales Engineer at Modern establishment for supply and trading
Real User
Top 5
A highly stable and easy-to-deploy product that is suitable for small businesses and small offices
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is suitable for small businesses and small offices."
  • "The product must be integrated with Aruba Central for better management."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution in hotels that do not need switches with high capacity.

What is most valuable?

The solution is suitable for small businesses and small offices. It has good features.

What needs improvement?

The product must be integrated with Aruba Central for better management.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The tool is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The tool is scalable. We work with small offices and businesses that do not need high-capacity switches and do not have a lot of data traffic. The customer provides the switches and access points. Our implementation team takes not more than two days.

How was the initial setup?

The setup is very easy. The management is also easy. The deployment takes a few seconds. We just need the internet and the serial number of the device to deploy the product. The devices are on-premise, and the service is on the cloud.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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