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Aruba Instant On Switches vs Enterasys Campus LAN Switches comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

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

Categories and Ranking

Aruba Instant On Switches
Ranking in LAN Switching
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Enterasys Campus LAN Switches
Ranking in LAN Switching
12th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant On Switches is 5.5%, down from 9.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is 4.9%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
LAN Switching Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Instant On Switches5.5%
Enterasys Campus LAN Switches4.9%
Other89.6%
LAN Switching
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2596875 - PeerSpot reviewer
Presale Network Security at a consumer goods company with 1-10 employees
Balances affordability with essential features though configuration flexibility can improve
The first valuable aspect of Aruba Instant On Switches is the price because it is affordable, and it is easy to deploy and not complicated regarding licensing because when you purchase it once, you can enjoy it for more than five years or lifetime. I usually utilize the VLAN support feature in Aruba Instant On Switches because typically customers have requirements for different VLANs, usually less than 10 VLANs, to create different zones for their users and to increase security. The VLAN support is mostly to have different segments for different users, which creates security and helps to avoid any unforeseen risks in the network.
reviewer1319712 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Uniquely unified the hardware in a very smart way and led to improved performance
Security features do exist, and they're mostly common with other switches. What makes these switches unique is the ability to see application layers on the switch, but not directly through the switch. There are tools from Extreme Networks that allow visibility of such traffic, which other switches lack. Extreme CloudIQ analytics can analyze all the traffic on Extreme Switches up to layer seven, offering full visibility. However, this tool is necessary for such detailed analytics and might not be compatible with some third-party products. Improvements are always possible. One suggestion from a customer about Universal switches was to merge the two operating systems into one to create a new, unified OS, but that would take a lot of time and might affect stability. Juniper did that with their firmware and faced customer issues. So, creating a new OS is a tough call. From Enterasys Campus Compass, they're doing well, but the Data Center Switches aren't. Data Center switches, like Extreme Switching for data center networks. Those are separate categories from the Campus Switches.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Aruba Instant On Switches is a good product with nice solutions that are easy to configure, reliable and stable, and easy to integrate with other solutions."
"The stability is fine. I would rate the stability a nine out of ten. Almost a ten on a ten."
"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."
"It is quite easy to maintain from the software point of view."
"It is easy for deployment and configuration."
"The solution's most beneficial feature is that you obtain A-class equipment for the lowest price."
"The online monitoring tool and the configuration of the application with the tool are valuable features."
"The performance is good; I am satisfied with this product."
"The performance is good."
"Enterasys Campus LAN Switches is a trustable and powerful solution. The solution has good web management features. You can do whatever you want, like a CLI. The solution is easy to diagnose and manage. I like the Linux-based operating system. If any service crashes, you need to restart the system."
"Extreme Networks is the only one that has this kind of universal switch. It simplifies things greatly. Customers no longer have to worry about the price differences between traditional and fabric technology switches, which used to have their own pricing. This has made it easier for us as solution providers to tailor options for our customers with fewer but more suitable choices."
 

Cons

"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."
"If they can apply more security features to Aruba Instant On Switches, such as network access control including ClearPass, then that would be great."
"The price has room for improvement."
"The difficulty with the tool is in the area of troubleshooting."
"In the next version, they should add a firewall from a single source."
"We would like to see more documentation."
"They could provide additional uplink ports, such as eight instead of four. It will be beneficial for our use case."
"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."
"The tool's price is high. We need a cost-effective service. It also needs to add wireless controller features like Huawei."
"While the support is good, it could be better, and the price could be reduced."
"Security features do exist, and they're mostly common with other switches. What makes these switches unique is the ability to see application layers on the switch, but not directly through the switch. There are tools from Extreme Networks that allow visibility of such traffic, which other switches lack. Extreme CloudIQ analytics can analyze all the traffic on Extreme Switches up to layer seven, offering full visibility. However, this tool is necessary for such detailed analytics and might not be compatible with some third-party products."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is cheap."
"I give the price seven out of ten."
"It is an expensive solution."
"The license for Instant On Switches is free."
"The solution is the cheapest A-class switch."
"Aruba Instant On Switches is cheaper than Cisco and expensive compared to some Chinese brand products."
"The pricing is quite low compared to other products, which is good for the customer."
"Aruba Instant On Switches is not expensive."
"The price itself is good, but the economic crisis is causing them to raise prices occasionally."
"In general, the price could be improved."
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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
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Company Size

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Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise8
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Instant On Switches?
With Aruba Instant On Switches, you need to pay for a yearly license. If you have yearly support, you have to pay for that. For Aruba Instant On Switches, there are not really any extra costs in ad...
What needs improvement with Aruba Instant On Switches?
I would not like to improve something; the only thing is what occurred last week.
What is your primary use case for Aruba Instant On Switches?
Almost everyone in our company is using Aruba Instant On Switches today.
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