Detailed Comparison
SDX Lite vs. HPE Aruba (EdgeConnect SD-WAN / Aruba SSE)
Here is a detailed breakdown of features and scores comparing SDX Lite against HPE Aruba (EdgeConnect SD-WAN / Aruba SSE).
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SDX Lite vs. HPE Aruba (EdgeConnect SD-WAN / Aruba SSE)
Where SDX Lite Excels
- Strong focus on managing existing MikroTik hardware infrastructure.
- Good notification channel support (WhatsApp, Slack/Teams via Webhooks).
- Robust configuration backup features (automated daily, diff view).
- Detailed L2 asset discovery/inventory features (ARP/DHCP/CDP/LLDP).
- Good remote troubleshooting tools integrated (SSH, Winbox).
Key Differences & Trade-offs
- Significantly less advanced Core SD-WAN capabilities (basic path selection, no app-routing for path selection, no link aggregation, slower failover).
- Lack of Traffic Optimization features (load balancing, path conditioning, TCP optimization, QoS enforcement, SaaS optimization).
- Limited integrated Cybersecurity (Stateful FW only vs NGFW, no integrated IDPS/SWG/ZTNA, basic App-ID/User-ID integration).
- No NFV capabilities (VNF hosting, SFC).
- Lacks support for standard dynamic routing protocol orchestration (BGP/OSPF), IPv6, Multicast.
- Weaker network abstraction and policy engine compared to Aruba's BIO model.
- Relies on native MikroTik capabilities for CPE HA.
Unique Selling Points of SDX Lite
- Provides a centralized SD-WAN/management overlay specifically for organizations already invested in MikroTik hardware.
- Offers a potential path to SD-WAN capabilities without requiring a full hardware refresh from MikroTik.
- Integrated BGP Threat Feed delivery and DNS Content Filtering tailored for MikroTik environments.
- Combines MikroTik management with cloud-based orchestration and specific feature enhancements (backups, alerts, monitoring).
Category Strength Summary
Highlights areas of relative strength or focus between SDX Lite and HPE Aruba (EdgeConnect SD-WAN / Aruba SSE) in each category.