Feature-by-feature support across leading network hardware— with pricing posture and IT Intel's read.
Updated June 25, 2026
| Feature | Cisco | Juniper | HP | Aruba |
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| Firewall | ||||
| VPN | ||||
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| Network Monitoring | ||||
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| Redundancy | ||||
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The network hardware market is dominated by Cisco and Juniper, with Aruba emerging as a strong contender. HP offers a more affordable option, but with limited features. We recommend Cisco or Aruba for large-scale deployments.