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Aruba Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Aruba Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
88
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
15th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 9.0%, down from 9.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.1%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Switches9.0%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.1%
Other87.9%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Petri Alhainen - PeerSpot reviewer
Administrator at Sulbana Oy
Network backbone has supported reliable edge power and simple CLI work but needs modern upgrades
Technology is constantly advancing, and although more security is always needed, our networks are still old, so we mostly need to modernize our installations. Regarding integration capabilities, there are some limitations with Aruba Switches that make them a little difficult sometimes, as they are very particular about the kind of SFP+ adapters and cables you can use. However, when you have the right cables and accessories, everything usually works, and there have been no problems with the switches. About the software-defined networking feature, I think Aruba Switches are starting to be so old that we need to consider getting our backbone speed upgraded. The 10 gigabits is still sufficient for us now.
Muhammad Kabir Salihu - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Director at NITDA
Cost-effective performance enhanced by security features with easy configurations
I mainly use Huawei Switches and also work with Huawei Wireless. I deal with both Huawei and Cisco Switches, and I find Huawei to be more cost-effective Huawei has helped to save costs and is cost-effective, which also helps save time for the company. The performance of Huawei is good, and it…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of Aruba Switches include the dual control plane, stackable features such as stack V6 and VSF stacks."
"This solution is easy to use."
"This is a very stable product with good performance."
"Aruba access points have a good transfer rate."
"It's an excellent product. They're high-quality switches, and nothing has failed in the time that we've had them."
"It is pretty easy to implement the product."
"Aruba switches are high-quality products, they're well made and never go wrong, working 100 percent, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, nonstop, with no failures at all — not even a broken fan."
"The scalability is reasonable."
"Huawei Ethernet switches are easy to use and can be managed using either the GUI or via the command-line."
"Huawei Ethernet switches have a price advantage over other solutions; you can buy about four Huawei switches for the price of one Cisco switch."
"The solution has been pretty solid so far."
"We came to the realization that Huawei provides much better performance for the same price, even when taking into account very aggressive commercial policies."
"The velocity of the process is the most valuable feature."
"The most valuable feature is the audit systems. I also like that it can synchronize on the alternate configuration of products together at the same time."
"It is pretty straightforward to set up."
"The Huawei switches are stable, easy to set up, and cheap."
 

Cons

"There is a long delay in receiving Aruba Switches when ordered. There should not be a long delay in receiving the solution. Additionally, there should be a lifetime warranty to compete with other solutions."
"The setup experience for Aruba Switches is a complex process since I cannot add devices by myself, and I need to rely on the partner and pay them extra for their services."
"The biggest issue right now is the delivery timeline. It takes too long to get the product."
"The only improvement I can really see is that maybe they could get more competitive price-wise."
"There’s always space for improvement. Improvements are mainly minor in handling, like the web interface."
"Aruba Switches' price could improve, if they were less expensive it would be beneficial."
"The software materials could be improved."
"I would say that the customization of the switches could be easier to configure."
"The pricing could always be improved."
"The solution needs to be more user-friendly."
"One of the problems with Huawei is that when you receive a product quote from one of the vendors, you cannot get prices from the other ones because they register your request with Huawei."
"Connectivity is an area that needs improvement in the solution. Interconnectivity with third-party versions or Cisco Meraki should be made available to users in future releases of the solution."
"The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality."
"I had issues with patching the IOS."
"I didn't like the Huawei Switches because of the different versions resetting the configuration issue. Huawei doesn't support Layer 3 modes while TOE and ARP have some issues."
"The web interface is poor, it could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is an expensive product, costing about double what most competitors do."
"Aruba's switches are priced lower than Cisco's by about 30%."
"The tool is a little expensive for customers from other countries."
"The product is a bit expensive."
"It is a little bit expensive. It can be cheaper."
"The pricing is perfect."
"Aruba Switches are less expensive than Cisco."
"It is expensive compared to the competition."
"The solution's price is reasonable compared to other products like Cisco."
"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."
"The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
"The licensing costs depend on the negotiations that a user has with Huawei...There is a need to make some additional payments apart from the licensing costs attached to the solution."
"The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
"A cost-effective product"
"We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees."
"The tool's price is affordable and I would rate it a five out of ten. The prices are fixed with no additional cost involved."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business50
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise20
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Switches?
In terms of pricing for Aruba Switches, I would rate it a five. They are quite expensive devices.
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
Technology is constantly advancing, and although more security is always needed, our networks are still old, so we mostly need to modernize our installations. Regarding integration capabilities, th...
What is your primary use case for Aruba Switches?
Aruba Switches are used in our organization for a straightforward purpose. We started with the HP line, and when Aruba came into the picture, we began using them for our network infrastructure. The...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei Ethernet Switches offer very competitive and aggressive product pricing compared to other brands.
What needs improvement with Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei should focus more on security. They need more products on the security side to improve the security portion.
What is your primary use case for Huawei Ethernet Switches?
The primary use case for Huawei Ethernet Switches is for network purposes, including SaaS services.
 

Also Known As

8400 Series, 8320 Series, 5400R Series, 3810 Series, 2930M Series, 2930F Series, 2920 Series, 2540 Series, 2530 Series
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Purdue University
Newcastle University, Jingyang District of Deyang City in Sichuan Province, Southwest China, Glasgow Rangers Soccer Team, RMIT, Insurance Industry Association of Zhejiang Province, China, APT Satellite Holdings Limited (APT)
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