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Cisco IoT Operations Dashboard (discontinued) vs. HPE Aruba Networking Switches

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cisco IoT Operations Dashboard (discontinued)

    Score9.9 out of 10
    N/ACisco IoT Operations Dashboard was a cloud-based dashboard to deploy, monitor and troubleshoot networking devices and connected equipment. The product line is currently being sunsetted.N/A

    HPE Aruba Networking Switches

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AFor campus, branch, and data centers, HPE's Aruba CX switches are presented as a flexible, programmable, and cloud-native ASIC design solution, boasting the power, precision, and versatility of a microservices-based wired architecture.

    $503.63

    one-time fee

    Pricing
    Cisco IoT Operations Dashboard (discontinued)HPE Aruba Networking Switches
    Editions & Modules
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    HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 Switch Series
    Starting at $503.63
    one-time fee
    HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 Switch Series
    Starting at $935.20
    one-time fee
    HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200 Switch Series
    Starting at $1,054.12
    one-time fee
    HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300 Switch Series
    Starting at $4,483.55
    one-time fee
    HPE Aruba Networking CX 5420 Switch Series
    Starting at $3,158.76
    one-time fee
    HPE Aruba Networking 2930F Switch Series
    Starting at $574.72
    one-time fee
    HPE Aruba Networking CX 6400 Switch Series
    Starting at $7,394.82
    one-time fee
    HPE Aruba Networking CX 8100 Switch Series
    Starting at $19,102.26
    one-time fee
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cisco IoT Operations Dashboard (discontinued)HPE Aruba Networking Switches
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsHPE Aruba Ethernet Switch prices vary significantly based on features, model, and quantity purchased.
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    Community Pulse
    Cisco IoT Operations Dashboard (discontinued)HPE Aruba Networking Switches
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    Cisco
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    80%
    Would buy again
    4 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
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    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
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    Score10 out of 10
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    Cisco Ethernet Switches
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cisco IoT Operations Dashboard (discontinued)HPE Aruba Networking Switches
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (5 ratings)
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cisco IoT Operations Dashboard (discontinued)HPE Aruba Networking Switches
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    The monitor mode is good and easy to use, as well as obtaining the results, they are specific and of great help to maintain the business. As for the collection in real time, it was good since it automated the time that it took before. The only thing I know I'm talking about the price was a little high.
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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    These devices are rock solid, you will se them up once and not have to mess with them for years. They are work horses that don't die. We use them in an office environment and have only ever had 1 fail due to a PSU issue, we got a replacement next day and it's been working great.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • Cisco uses a secure templatized configuration.
    • It improves the uptime of your routers and all equipment connected to it.
    • Has real time network device visibility.
    • It's possible to schedule firmware upgrades wirelessly.
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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    • REST API capability
    • Wired & Wireless 802.1x configuration easiness
    • Wireless Access Points (APs) zero touch provisioning
    • Its high-end family (running the AOS-CX firmware) supports a virtualization technology called VSX (Virtual Switching Extension) which allows 2 switches to present itself as one virtualized switch under Layer 2, and as 2 separate routers under Layer 3; thereby providing high availability.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • Pricing is a bit high but it is worth it.
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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    • I have had issues finding monitoring software that natively supports Provision/Aruba OS. Most are designed primarily with Cisco in mind.
    • HPE/Aruba switches have historically had issues with corrupt flash. This seems to be less common in more recent models.
    • HPE/Aruba's switching portfolio can be confusing. Some models run on the Aruba OS while some others run on Comware. There is some overlap in these model lines so at times is can be tough to tell which switch is right.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    I have not had that many issues with these products. Aruba Central has been really helpful. The Integration Capabilities allows us to use Clearpass . For individuals new to enterprise-grade networking, there can still be a learning curve associated with understanding the concepts and the specifics of the Aruba configuration.
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    Support Rating
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    HPE Support is very easy to reach. A knowledgable rep can be reached in a few minutes. After some basic troubleshooting if the failure is due to hardware I can receive a replacement within a day or even in a few hours.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    We did tests and as for the previous products there were some bugs so it was discarded and because of them we decided for Cisco that the price is high but it compensates with the network and its operations support that worked well in addition the technical support is fast.
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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    We used to have a lot of Cisco switches which are great, but
    the support contracts and other expenses mount up quickly; one of the main
    reasons for switching to HP for networking was the cost, but the hardware and
    software have gotten so much better over the years.

    I can’t see us changing network hardware unless the price increases dramatically.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Managing several systems with uninterrupted connectivity.
    • Our Customers obtain usage insights of the products they use in real time.
    • An overall secure remote connections.
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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    • I really like the idea of paying for the switches one time and just pay for support going forward. The prices are on the high end but I think it is worth it. I wish they would include all the features in one go so we would not have to pay for every new feature.
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    Cisco IoT Operations Dashboard (discontinued) Screenshots

    Screenshot of the IoT Operations Dashboard