We performed a comparison between Arista Networks Platform and Cisco Catalyst Switches based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Arista comes out on top in this comparison. According to reviews, it is easier to set up and has better support than Cisco.
"They support open standard features."
"We find the CloudVision switching feature of this solution really useful."
"It's an extremely reliable platform for the network switches we use."
"Arista Networks Platform has a feature that helps with monitoring and management."
"The best part is the single operating system that they have. Regardless of your model, it's the same operating system functioning across the board, which means you don't have to worry about backward compatibilities between your older switches and the new ones that you deploy."
"The solution is scalable."
"Arista Networks Platform is comfortable, easy to deploy, and easy to manage, with non-blocking technology. Additionally, it has a useful CloudVision platform and automation capabilities."
"It provides telemetry and visibility for many metrics that are not supported by most of the other vendors. Out of the box, no third party solutions are needed."
"Catalyst Switches are easy to install."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is reliability."
"VLAN gives us segregation."
"The solution is already at the cutting edge in terms of innovation."
"These are a proven technology and I haven't had any problem with them."
"We have to use the QoS (CBWFQ) function... and it is easy to use."
"They don't ever fail and they have a long service life."
"These switches are flexible and user-friendly."
"The stability of this solution needs to be improved as part of the next upgrade."
"They should have a more stable code."
"The overall price of the Arista Networks Platform is expensive. It should be reduced."
"The solution is quite expensive. One of the negative aspects of it is the pricing."
"The CVP management platform needs to be improved."
"The solution’s pricing could be better."
"Arista Networks Platform should focus on improving the compatibility or integration with Cisco solutions."
"A smoother transition between ISPs during failover would improve the user experience by reducing unnecessary notifications and interruptions."
"This product could be improved with cheaper pricing."
"Their price should be cheaper. We lose a lot of work because of the price that they have."
"The prices are high. It's more expensive than other similar options."
"Cisco applies restrictions in relation to renewals on a yearly basis. Many other brands don't have restrictions. If Cisco lifted them, they wouldn't lose so many clients to competitors."
"Cisco should support all of the features that are included with the suite."
"I would like to see support for one-touch provisioning."
"The addition of more security and privilege levels to Cisco Catalyst Switches is required as it is one of the areas with certain shortcomings."
"Facilitating and adapting the security updates would be a good improvement, because usually it requires to reboot the router to get them"
Arista Networks Platform is ranked 2nd in Data Center Networking with 21 reviews while Cisco Catalyst Switches is ranked 1st in Data Center Networking with 171 reviews. Arista Networks Platform is rated 8.6, while Cisco Catalyst Switches is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Arista Networks Platform writes "Affordable for enterprise-sized companies". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Cisco Catalyst Switches writes "Reliable and stable catalyst switch; can be easily installed". Arista Networks Platform is most compared with Cisco Nexus, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS Switches, whereas Cisco Catalyst Switches is most compared with Dell PowerConnect Switches, Cisco Nexus, HPE ProCurve, ExtremeSwitching and Aruba Instant On Switches. See our Arista Networks Platform vs. Cisco Catalyst Switches report.
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