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We performed a comparison between Arista Networks Platform and Brocade Ethernet Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"The solution has good load latency. They're the market leader in this aspect right now.""The most valuable features of the Arista Networks Platform are the EVPN and VXLAN. It has comprehensive features.""They support open standard features.""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.""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.""Arista Networks Platform offers straightforward deployment, and has good features. Support for the platform is also good.""It is very stable. It has good hardware and very stable code. It provides good value for its price. They are a very lean type of organization, so they are very responsive, and they're able to focus more on their platform versus having multiple products out there.""I like the spine as a leaf model and low latency. The hardware is robust and meets expected latency in all environments, mainly if you belong to the media or trading industry. For multicast-based solutions, Arista is number one."

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"The initial setup was really straightforward and easy.""The technical support is good.""It has good integration with HPE Primera. They have smart zoning in which the administration is very easy. You don't have to do anything. Zoning and other things are done automatically if you just enable the smart zoning. That's one very good thing in HP.""The reliability of Brocade is the most valuable feature. The solution has been up and running for over ten years without any fail, fixes required, or breakdowns. It is a very strong piece of equipment.""I have not had any issues with our Brocade switches.""The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides.""The switches last for a very long time.""There's a zone for each server and services in the storage."

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Cons
"They should have a more stable code.""An area for improvement in Arista Networks Platform is its integration, e.g. it needs to have more integration with its new products. Incorporating more security and cloud is also another area for improvement in the platform.""The solution is a bit pricey.""The solution needs to accommodate new features.""The stability of this solution needs to be improved as part of the next upgrade.""Its price can be better.""I want the solution to include a unified controller.""The overall price of the Arista Networks Platform is expensive. It should be reduced."

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"No graphical interface.""The solution could be more secure.""It should be simpler. There are still some things that can be simpler in the Brocade switches.""There are some performance issues.""Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions.""Brocade Ethernet Switches need a better interface and centralized management.""These switches are no longer supported."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It is pretty pricey for a networking platform. It is on par with Cisco."
  • "Cost wise, Arista Networks Platform is more expensive than other networking solutions."
  • "Arista is very expensive. Not everybody is in a position to spend $70,000 to $80,000 for one switch."
  • "The price of the Arista Networks Platform could be less expensive for the hardware and license."
  • "There is an annual license required to use the Arista Networks Platform."
  • "Specific tools definitely require a license for the subscription. But we are not using these tools in our environment. In terms of licensing, you need to spend approximately $10,000 per month."
  • "I remember that when our customers were offered the Arista Networks Platform, they used a checklist to compare the prices between Arista and Cisco for their requirements, and found that the prices were almost the same."
  • "I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten where ten is high price and one is low price."
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  • "The price of Brocade Ethernet Switches is expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
    Top Answer:Arista Networks Platform was cheaper than Cisco. I have heard that the product is affordable for enterprise-sized companies.
    Top Answer:The product fails to offer functions related to cloud orchestration, making it in areas where improvements are required.
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides.
    Top Answer:Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions.
    Top Answer:Our organization has almost all of the financial institutions in Puerto Rico connected simultaneously to our system. We have a firewall first, and then the Brocade system. All of our switches are… more »
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    13th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    4,866
    Comparisons
    3,693
    Reviews
    11
    Average Words per Review
    478
    Rating
    8.4
    20th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    2,536
    Comparisons
    1,924
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    413
    Rating
    8.0
    Comparisons
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    Overview

    Arista Networks Platform is a stable and reliable solution for data center features, specifically for non-blocking switches used for spine-leaf connectivity with servers hooked to these switches. It also provides multi-layer switches for client networks, particularly in the banking sector. 

    Arista products are preferred for their stability, good hardware, ease of adoption and configuration, responsive and helpful support, and high throughput ratings. The solution has helped prevent screen loss and business outages in the media industry and is designed for next-generation data centers.

    From the world's first Ethernet fabric technology, to an open controller that eliminates vendor lock-in, to a switch stack that you can distribute throughout your campus, Brocade Ethernet Switches give you choices. Whether that means functionality, vendors, or even locations beyond the wiring closet, every option is secure, economical, and easily manageable.
    Sample Customers
    American Internet Services
    Ajubeo, Akquinet AG, Big Data Analytics Provider Boligkontoret Danmark Bristol is Open, CDE Lightband, Cicero School District 99, City and County of San Francisco, Department of Emergency, City of Chattanooga, Cloudscale.sh
    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider20%
    Healthcare Company20%
    Consumer Goods Company20%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    University7%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise64%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise40%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise56%
    Buyer's Guide
    Arista Networks Platform vs. Brocade Ethernet Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Arista Networks Platform vs. Brocade Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Arista Networks Platform is ranked 13th in Ethernet Switches with 21 reviews while Brocade Ethernet Switches is ranked 20th in Ethernet Switches with 10 reviews. Arista Networks Platform is rated 8.6, while Brocade Ethernet Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Arista Networks Platform writes "Affordable for enterprise-sized companies". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Brocade Ethernet Switches writes "This solution has been up and running for over ten years without any fail". Arista Networks Platform is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches and VMware NSX, whereas Brocade Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Mellanox Switches and HPE Ethernet Switches. See our Arista Networks Platform vs. Brocade Ethernet Switches report.

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