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Aruba Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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
1st
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
11th
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 May 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Aruba Switches is 8.6%, down from 10.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.3%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Switches8.6%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.3%
Other88.1%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Aneesh K - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Solution Analyst II at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Has supported dynamic user segmentation and centralized management across campus networks
The best features of Aruba Switches are their stability and reliability. Hardware failures are rare because the switches have been running for years, and it is uncommon to encounter hardware issues or impacting bugs. From an operational perspective, Aruba Switches are stable and easy to configure through centralized management solutions. Initially managed through AirWave and now through Central, the configuration can be managed easily with audit records and visibility to switch health and other parameters. Another advantage is that Aruba Switches work seamlessly with ClearPass as a NAC server. This integration allows for dynamic policies, dynamic downloadable user roles, and enables seamless segmentation of users for network security. The real-time analytics provided by Aruba Switches for network efficiency are valuable when needed. All information visible in the analytics dashboard is truly helpful. With Aruba Central's migration to AI capability, additional value is being provided, offering more information and making troubleshooting easier with user-friendly features where you can search for anything and receive relevant results.
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

"Management-wise, this is a good solution."
"This solution is easy to use."
"The most valuable feature is the Aruba Smart Rate Port."
"The speed of the processor allows for quicker boot-up times compared to Cisco switches."
"For small businesses, it is the best on the market right now."
"These switches have a good performance, and they are also quickly configurable."
"It is very easy to set up."
"This is a very stable product with good performance."
"So far, so good when it comes to stability."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches allow your devices and the network to connect with one another and can also provide internet access."
"The solution is very inexpensive, the documentation is very good, and technical support is also very good."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"In terms of the most valuable features, LAN switching is more comfortable and valuable in the network; it is easy to configure and easy to deploy, helpful for the installation, easy to troubleshoot issues, and an easy product to understand, making it a good solution."
"The velocity of the process is the most valuable feature."
"This product is competitive technically with the best products in the class."
"Huawei Ethernet switches are easy to use and can be managed using either the GUI or via the command-line."
 

Cons

"Managing Aruba Switches is not as good as Cisco Controller."
"The biggest issue right now is the delivery timeline. It takes too long to get the product."
"The endpoint capabilities could be improved."
"We had an issue with the hardware where one or two interfaces went down after one and a half years."
"There is an issue with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), but it is escaping me."
"The command-line interface could be easier to use, perhaps having voice control."
"I would like to see the data center area improving by some added features in the future."
"There are some growing pains with Aruba Central. When you first launch the wireless access points or switches, a lot of updates are needed to get Aruba Central ready, especially on the access points, so the initial deployment time could improve."
"We would like to have a greater level of automation using this solution. The customer support could also be faster."
"In the next release, I would like to see an increase in the performance of DDoS protection systems against all kinds of attack packets."
"The web interface is poor, it could be improved."
"The stability could be improved."
"The only thing that could be better is the security module."
"The performance has been slow at times."
"I have issues with the support's communication language. The tool's UI can be better."
"The company needs to provide more on hand training on the product."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Aruba Switches are very expensive."
"Typically it is a $500 to $600 difference in price."
"There is a license required if you want to use wireless controls for micro-segmentation. However, for Aruba Switches there is no license required."
"This is an affordable solution."
"It is a little bit expensive. It can be cheaper."
"Aruba's switches are priced lower than Cisco's by about 30%."
"The price for Aruba is quite a bit cheaper than it is for similar products by Cisco."
"There are no licensing costs for the Aruba Switches."
"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."
"The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
"The pricing is good so is rated an eight out of ten."
"It is cheaper than Cisco."
"The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
"The pricing is good. Still, I can choose a cheaper solution that offers a good value."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are very competitively priced, almost 4 out of 10.However, the low price point may sometimes raise concerns about quality for some companies."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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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