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ExtremeXOS vs. HPE Aruba Networking Operating System

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ExtremeXOS
Score 9.2 out of 10
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ExtremeXOS is a modular network operating system used for Extreme Networks' devices. The solution aims to support highly available, extensible, high-performance networks. The vendor states ExtremeXOS high availability architecture with EAPS protocol helps reduce network downtime for business continuity and access to mission-critical applications such as CRM, data warehouses and VoIP for carrier and voice grade networks.N/A
HPE Aruba Networking Operating System
Score 5.0 out of 10
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ArubaOS is the network operating system from Aruba Networks, an HPE company. ArubaOS includes AirMatch and ClientMatch, capabilities that monitor and optimize Wi-Fi power, channels, connections and bandwidth across the entire wireless network to improve user experience. Users can manage up to 10,000 APs, cluster up to 12 controllers, and segment traffic from one AP to multiple controllers with MultiZone.N/A
Pricing
ExtremeXOSHPE Aruba Networking Operating System
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ExtremeXOSHPE Aruba Networking Operating System
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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ExtremeXOSHPE Aruba Networking Operating System
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HPE Aruba Networking Operating System
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Aruba does quite a good job with GUI configuration, especially with AOS 8 - something that Cisco struggles with (maybe they came up with something new now). Aruba can also easily scale. While not on the same level, Ubiquiti has a good GUI but is lacking a good standard …
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ExtremeXOSHPE Aruba Networking Operating System
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ExtremeXOSHPE Aruba Networking Operating System
Likelihood to Recommend
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Aruba Wireless works quite well and is stable for enterprise. Once it's running, it works. Once you have it set up, you don't normally need to go in and make changes. Aruba is particularly good on pushing clients to use 5ghz (they say they use some kind of a proprietary algorithm). It may not be appropriate for smaller businesses due to cost and complexity
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Pros
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  • Wireless Access
  • Security/Role Management
  • Firewalling
  • Centralized Management
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Cons
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  • Documentation on Aruba website is very lacking
  • Support is hit-or-miss - they may waste a lot of time before you get to someone who has a solution
  • Some configuration items are very non-intuitive
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Aruba does quite a good job with GUI configuration, especially with AOS 8 - something that Cisco struggles with (maybe they came up with something new now). Aruba can also easily scale. While not on the same level, Ubiquiti has a good GUI but is lacking a good standard controller - users have to stand their own.
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Return on Investment
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  • Good return on investment in terms of a working wireless network for thousands of users
  • However, troubleshooting and support may be difficult
  • Good integration with ClearPass
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