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We performed a comparison between Arista Networks Platform and Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Data Center Networking solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""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 very stable.""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.""The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.""The solution has good load latency. They're the market leader in this aspect right now.""The configuration capabilities were 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."

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"The most valuable Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platform is its ability to do routing in any way that I need. It's more than capable of handling the load I'm currently sending.""This solution is easy to manage and the resiliency of the hardware is excellent.""The most valuable feature of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is its robustness.""It's a stable product."

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Cons
"The solution is a bit pricey.""The product fails to offer functions related to cloud orchestration, making it in areas where improvements are required.""Arista Networks Platform should focus on improving the compatibility or integration with Cisco solutions.""The community is good but is not good enough. It still needs to grow more.""The CVP management platform needs to be improved.""I want the solution to include a unified controller.""The intent-based networking management, together with the provider of these solutions that are already free, would be beneficial.""They should have a more stable code."

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"Although the support for this solution is good, there is still room for improvement.""Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms should improve by being more agile with new technology that sits on top of the router.""Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms could improve by having a graphical interface. A lot of the younger generation tend to be used to graphical interfaces, command line tends to scare them.""It needs to be more multifunctional for enterprises."

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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 Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is reasonable. We are on a perpetual license. I do not have any maintenance service as part of the license."
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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 Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platform is its ability to do routing in any way that I need. It's more than capable of handling the load I'm currently sending.
    Top Answer:The price of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is reasonable. We are on a perpetual license. I do not have any maintenance service as part of the license.
    Top Answer:Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms could improve by having a graphical interface. A lot of the younger generation tend to be used to graphical interfaces, command line tends to scare them.
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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.

    A robust portfolio of SDN-enabled routing platforms that provide industry-leading system capacity, density, security, and performance with unparalleled longevity. MX Series Universal Routing Platforms are the key to digital transformation for service providers, cloud operators, and enterprises in the cloud era.

    Sample Customers
    American Internet Services
    Vocus New Zealand, Beeline, Iron Mountain
    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider20%
    Healthcare Company20%
    Consumer Goods Company20%
    Financial Services Firm10%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    University7%
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    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise48%
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    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    Buyer's Guide
    Arista Networks Platform vs. Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms
    May 2024
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    Arista Networks Platform is ranked 2nd in Data Center Networking with 21 reviews while Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is ranked 7th in Data Center Networking with 4 reviews. Arista Networks Platform is rated 8.6, while Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Arista Networks Platform writes "Affordable for enterprise-sized companies". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms writes "Highly stable environment, performs well, and reasonably priced". Arista Networks Platform is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches and Cisco Ethernet Switches, whereas Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms is most compared with Juniper QFX Series Switches, PTX Series Routers and Cisco Nexus. See our Arista Networks Platform vs. Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms report.

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