The command line comparison demonstrated for 4 different OS of the switches, I think this will help you to understand the configuration level deployment. Comware Differences If you are familiar with either the ArubaOS-Switch CLI or the Cisco IOS CLI, you will notice that the Comware CLI is organized slightly differently . Comware was designed for Internet service providers (ISPs). Many features and functions—such as security and Quality of Service (QoS)—are multi-tiered to support the different needs of multiple entities accessing the same switch. ArubaOS-CX ArubaOS switch (now the Aruba OS), HPE Comware version 7 Cisco IOS ArubaOS-CX operating system runs on the 8400 and 8320 switches. ArubaOS Switch operating system runs on Aruba 2530 , Aruba 2920 , Aruba 2930F , Aruba 2930M , Aruba 3810M , Aruba 5400R , HPE 2620 , HPE 3500 , HPE 5400 and HPE 3800 switch platforms. HPE Comware7 operating system runs on HPE FF 12900 , HPE 12500 , HPE 5120/5130/5500/