We performed a comparison between 3Com H3C Switches and Aruba Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand."
"The hardware side is a very big advantage. We use it 24/7 and we haven't had any problems so far with the switches."
"They're straightforward and stable."
"The reliability of the solution has been the best feature."
"The installation is quite straightforward."
"The most valuable feature is that it's very easy to configure."
"There is a feature where you can use Bluetooth. You can set up a Bluetooth pairing connection and do the configuration through your phone."
"The solution is easy to use and quick to deploy."
"It is a very good device for our company. It is stable and very scalable."
"I like the Aruba Central platform. It makes a lot of sense. The switches have a lot of great capabilities. Central can lockdown VLANs and control the apps and protocols. There are several built-in security features that I'm not utilizing. However, those capabilities are part of the reason I'm using enterprise switches in a small office. I like knowing that I can do these things when necessary."
"We didn't experience any stability or scalability issues until now with Aruba Switches"
"These switches have a good performance, and they are also quickly configurable."
"The most valuable Aruba switch feature is the lifetime warranty. It is a plus point in the budget."
"The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication."
"The cost and the integration with other solutions could be better."
"When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions."
"I think there's nothing that needs to be improved because the company is no longer in existence."
"The configuration of 3Com H3C Switches could be better."
"We would like to see centralized, cloud-based management."
"I would prefer it if they reduced the cost of the switches and the access points."
"If you work for a small business, then Cisco would be best."
"I would like to see them integrate a monitoring solution."
"The delivery time for this product is slow and is something that needs to be improved."
"The command-line interface could be easier to use, perhaps having voice control."
"I would say that the customization of the switches could be easier to configure."
"In the next release, I would like to see network access control on the switches themselves. I would like to see security functionalities when it comes to monitoring the bit of the wireless section of the switches."
3Com H3C Switches is ranked 25th in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews while Aruba Switches is ranked 2nd in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews. 3Com H3C Switches is rated 8.0, while Aruba Switches is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of 3Com H3C Switches writes "Reliable platform with a straightforward installation process ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Aruba Switches writes "As a managed service provider, it's important to have a solution that can manage everything from one console". 3Com H3C Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, whereas Aruba Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, Meraki MS Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center. See our 3Com H3C Switches vs. Aruba Switches report.
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