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HPE Aruba Networking Management vs. Cisco DNA Center

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricHPE Aruba Networking Management

by Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company

Cisco DNA Center

by Cisco

Overall rating4.64.3
Review count2752
Ease of use8.98.7
Ease of setup9.08.6
Quality of support8.59.0
Meets requirements9.58.8
NPS74.07407457.446809
Small Business14.8%19.4%
Mid-Market48.1%30.6%
Enterprise37.0%50.0%
Total page views113273
Total LLM citations924965

HPE Aruba Networking Management

HPE Aruba Networking Management Software, also known as AirWave, is a comprehensive network operations system designed to manage both wired and wireless infrastructures from HPE Aruba Networking and various third-party manufacturers. It offers granular visibility into devices, users, and applications, enabling IT organizations to proactively optimize network performance, enhance security, and improve the end-user experience.

Pros

  • User Interface
  • Configuration Ease
  • Ease of Use
  • Cybersecurity
  • Security Features

Cisco DNA Center

Cisco DNA Center is the network management system, foundational controller, and analytics platform at the heart of Cisco’s intent-based network. Cisco DNA Center addresses the demands of digitization, cloud, IoT, and mobility by eliminating IT complexity and facilitating alignment with business intent, unifying policy, automation, and assurance with integrated security. How Cisco DNA Center works Your programmable network infrastructure sends data from routers, switches, and wireless devices to the Cisco DNA Center appliance.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Solutions
  • Network Management
  • Security
  • Management Ease