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Aruba Instant On Switches vs Dell PowerSwitch N-Series comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the LAN Switching category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.2, while Dell Technologies is ranked #12. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 9.7% mindshare in LS, compared to Dell Technologies’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.
Aruba Instant On Switches
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66% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

Dell PowerSwitch N-Series and Aruba Instant On Switches compete in the network switching market. Aruba Instant On Switches seem to have an advantage due to their superior features, despite higher pricing.

Features: Dell PowerSwitch N-Series offers robust performance, scalability, and advanced security. Aruba Instant On Switches provide simplicity, remote management, and integration tailored for SMBs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Dell PowerSwitch N-Series offers straightforward deployment with strong support for complex environments. Aruba Instant On Switches allow for easier deployment and efficient customer service for fast setup.

Pricing and ROI: Dell PowerSwitch N-Series provides cost-effective setup with potential for quicker ROI in large installations. Aruba Instant On Switches require larger initial investments but offer long-term value for SMBs with modern features.

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Instant On Switches
Ranking in LAN Switching
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dell PowerSwitch N-Series
Ranking in LAN Switching
12th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.3
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant On Switches is 9.7%, up from 9.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell PowerSwitch N-Series is 3.6%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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MashukThakur - PeerSpot reviewer
A centrally managed switches ideal for small and medium businesses but does not have any console access
The solution does not have any console access. For example, if you do not have internet access on your side and you need to configure anything, you should at least have CLI access to do something or manage the solution to put to some IP. It will only work if we have a TSCT on the network. We can port and configure the initial settings before we get the Instant On Switches. I am not working deeply on Instant On devices. I have only installed it in a couple of accommodation sites. Even today, one customer has ordered to install 80 pieces of Instant On. I’ve to order additional 94 access points. I was confused about whether to go with Aruba Instant On or AP-505. Instant On has limited accessibility but AP-505 have cloud or local access on normal infrastructure. This would be better and easier to configure. So, there are further improvements in regard to console access and some limitations with access.
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Al Vasek - PeerSpot reviewer
Performs well, but the support and stability could be improved
There is a lack of support because there is a lack of adoption. Because Cisco switches are so widely used, anyone in the world can support them. It was two Cisco engineers who released Arista's code. In terms of programming functionality, they essentially duplicated the Cisco iOS, so all Cisco commands work on the Arista commands. You can do an Arista if you can do a Cisco. Aruba isn't all that different. It's a little different, but they have all of HPE's money and stuff behind it and things like that. I would say the same thing about Extreme or some of the other switches where it's penny-wise, pound-foolish. You save some money if you are a small shop with only one or two guys, it's understandable. Fortinet is now in the switch business, and they have their FortiSwitch devices, which are controlled by the FortiGate firewalls to do all of the programs. There is a lot to choose from. But, in my opinion, a lot of it is dependent on the use case and the customer type. Meraki is a nice little Cisco product for the right kind of business, but I wouldn't use it in an enterprise setting.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The online monitoring tool and the configuration of the application with the tool are valuable features."
"The solution's most beneficial feature is that you obtain A-class equipment for the lowest price."
"I have enjoyed the switches. They are fairly easy to use."
"The solution's pricing is slightly cheaper than that of Cisco."
"The solution provides GUI control, making it particularly suitable for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and small office/home office (SOHO) networks."
"The most valuable features I find in Aruba Instant On switches include the access list and VLANs, along with other features such as security and cloud capabilities."
"The solution has a simple deployment and zero border."
"Instant On Switches' best feature is the 1930, which is stackable."
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"The automated configuration management tools of Dell PowerSwitch N-Series help improve network traffic management."
"Port density and port speed performance are both suitable. It has some appealing intangibles."
"For a customer, it is easy to configure and to add ports through the LAN the GUI."
 

Cons

"We would like to see more documentation."
"Some models need enhancement of the web interface to make management and monitoring easier."
"Improvements are required in the product's price. I want it to be cheaper."
"The pricing is competitive but could be improved."
"It is not a very scalable solution."
"The product's startup speed is very bad, as it is very slow."
"It could have an MSP portal version."
"They don't have a lot of diagnostics tools, which could be an area for improvement."
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"Instead of competing at the enterprise level with that product, they should probably scale it. With all of the ports, they should develop a good mid-level business to truly scale it and gain adoption before attempting to go after the enterprise."
"Customers do not prefer this to connect to multiple cities."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license for Instant On Switches is free."
"If one is very bad, and ten is a very good price, I rate the tool's price as a six."
"Aruba Instant On Switches is not expensive."
"The product has good pricing."
"Aruba Instant On Switches is slightly cheaper than Cisco."
"I give the price seven out of ten."
"We pay an annual licensing fee."
"Aruba Instant On Switches is cheaper than Cisco and expensive compared to some Chinese brand products."
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"You are selling it to larger customers and in larger environments, where it's a less expensive model than Cisco, which is attempting to use the same approach Arista did, but with a completely different programming language."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
University
7%
Computer Software Company
21%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Educational Organization
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
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Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Aruba Instant On Switches?
The solution has a simple deployment and zero border.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Instant On Switches?
I think the pricing for the switches is reasonable.
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What needs improvement with Aruba Instant On Switches?
I have run into a couple of problems with the switches. Recently, one of the newer stacks stopped working and had to be rebooted individually. They don't have a lot of diagnostics tools, which coul...
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Also Known As

Aruba Instant On 1930 Switches
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Overview

The Aruba Instant On 1930 switches features advanced, smart-managed, fixed configuration Gigabit switches designed for small businesses that are easy-to-deploy and affordable. They’re made to handle today’s bandwidth-heavy applications like voice and video conferencing, enabling consistent connectivity to enhance performance. Using either the Instant On mobile app or the cloud-based web portal, you can quickly set up, monitor and manage the 1930 switch series from anywhere at any time. What’s more, up to 30 W PoE power delivery is available out-of-the-box for your class 4 PoE devices, like access points, surveillance cameras and VoIP phones, all easily managed from the same platform.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Dell PowerSwitch N-Series bring users efficient connections to the network with highly functional access and aggregation switching. Products consist of: Dell EMC Networking N1100 Series, Dell Networking N1500 Switches, Dell Networking N2000 Series, Dell Networking N3000 Series and Dell Networking N4000 Series.

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Sample Customers

KEMET, Vestavia Hills City Schools, Dropbox
Norwich University of the Arts, Shelby American, City and Islington College
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