Aruba Cloud Backup
Online backup software
Backup software
Data recovery software
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- Ease of management
- Quality of support
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What is Aruba Cloud Backup
Aruba Cloud Backup is an online backup and recovery service used to protect endpoint and server data by copying it to Aruba’s cloud infrastructure. It targets small to mid-sized organizations and IT administrators that need offsite backup for workstations, physical/virtual servers, and common file-based workloads. The product is typically deployed as an agent-based backup with centralized management and retention policies. It is positioned as a cloud-hosted backup option within the broader Aruba Cloud services portfolio.
Offsite cloud backup target
The service provides an offsite destination for backups, which supports disaster recovery scenarios where local storage is unavailable. Using a cloud target can reduce dependency on on-premises backup hardware for smaller environments. This aligns with common online-backup use cases such as protecting laptops, branch-office PCs, and small server estates.
Centralized policy-based management
Aruba Cloud Backup supports centralized administration for configuring backup schedules, retention, and restore operations across protected devices. Central management helps standardize backup configurations and reduces manual per-device setup. This is particularly useful for IT teams managing multiple endpoints and servers.
Part of Aruba Cloud ecosystem
Because it is offered within Aruba Cloud’s broader infrastructure services, it can fit organizations already using the same vendor for cloud compute or storage. Consolidating vendors can simplify procurement, billing, and support escalation paths. It can also reduce integration effort compared with stitching together separate providers for cloud infrastructure and backup.
Less enterprise feature depth
Compared with enterprise-focused backup platforms, Aruba Cloud Backup may offer fewer advanced capabilities such as broad SaaS application coverage, complex orchestration, or extensive automation APIs. Organizations with strict RPO/RTO requirements and multi-site recovery workflows may need additional tooling. Larger environments should validate scalability, role-based access controls, and reporting depth against their governance needs.
Potential workload coverage gaps
Online backup products vary widely in supported operating systems, hypervisors, databases, and application-aware backup features. Buyers should confirm whether the product supports their specific workloads (for example, image-based backups, granular application restores, or VM-level recovery). If coverage is limited, teams may need parallel tools for certain systems.
Data residency and egress considerations
Cloud backup introduces dependencies on network bandwidth for backup windows and restore times, especially for large datasets. Costs and operational impact can increase when frequent large restores are required or when data egress fees apply. Organizations with strict data residency requirements should verify available regions and contractual controls for where backups are stored.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Backup 50 | €6.99 / month + VAT | 50 GB storage, 50 agents, unlimited data transfer (package). |
| Cloud Backup 100 | €12.99 / month + VAT | 100 GB storage, 100 agents, unlimited data transfer (package). |
| Cloud Backup 250 | €28.99 / month + VAT | 250 GB storage, 250 agents, unlimited data transfer (package). |
| Cloud Backup 500 | €52.99 / month + VAT | 500 GB storage, 500 agents, unlimited data transfer (package). |
| Cloud Backup 1,000 | €99.99 / month + VAT | 1,000 GB storage, 1,000 agents, unlimited data transfer (package). |
| Cloud Backup 2,500 | €224.99 / month + VAT | 2,500 GB storage, 2,500 agents, unlimited data transfer (package). |
| Cloud Backup 5,000 | €399.99 / month + VAT | 5,000 GB storage, 5,000 agents, unlimited data transfer (package). |
| Cloud Backup 10,000 | €799.99 / month + VAT | 10,000 GB storage, 10,000 agents, unlimited data transfer (package). |
| Cloud Backup 15,000 | €1,199.99 / month + VAT | 15,000 GB storage (package). |
| Cloud Backup 20,000 | €1,599.99 / month + VAT | 20,000 GB storage (package). |
| Cloud Backup 25,000 | €1,999.99 / month + VAT | 25,000 GB storage (package). |
| Cloud Backup 30,000 | €2,399.99 / month + VAT | 30,000 GB storage (package). |
| Cloud Backup 40,000 | €3,199.99 / month + VAT | 40,000 GB storage (package). |
| Cloud Backup 50,000 | €3,999.99 / month + VAT | 50,000 GB storage (package). |
Pricing model (pay-as-you-go option): Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go Free tier/trial: Not stated on official pricing pages Example cost / rate: €0.002083 per hour + VAT per 10 GB (i.e., ~€1.50 / month + VAT per 10 GB when projected to 720 hours). Included limits/notes: Agent connections: up to 5,000 (pay-per-use); data transfer: unlimited.
Notes: Prices and units taken directly from Aruba/Aruba Cloud official pricing pages (pricing varies by country pages; amounts shown above are from Aruba.it price list and Aruba Cloud pages).
Seller details
Aruba S.p.A.
Ponte San Pietro (BG), Italy
1994
Private
https://www.aruba.it/
https://x.com/ArubaIT
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aruba-s-p-a-/
