Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs Arista Networks Platform comparison

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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches and Arista Networks Platform 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
"Enables direct access to clusters.""The solution has a very good web interface. It makes it easy to manage everything.""This is a dependable switch which will help you sleep at night.""OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches' best features are it's easy to deploy, manage, and maintain, with services coming through one vendor.""The new web graphical interface is much better than before. We now have easy access to the command lines. They're all functional.""It's easy to extend the stack, We don't use the smaller switches, but it's going well for the rest.""The fibre ports that are 10 Gb capacity helped with the travel of a lot of regular as well as video data. Fibre can handle a lot more virtual data than copper twisted-pair, so we got a lot more data and a lot more traffic signals back through the fibre ports, faster, than with copper.""We are able to customize this solution based on the customer's requirements."

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"We find the CloudVision switching feature of this solution really useful.""Arista Networks Platform has a feature that helps with monitoring and management.""Arista Networks Platform offers straightforward deployment, and has good features. Support for the platform is also good.""The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.""The user-friendly policy manager lets us apply different controls for various user groups easily.""The solution is scalable.""Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""The configuration capabilities were good."

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Cons
"The network connection should be improved.""technical support response time is sometimes very slow.""There needs to be better integration with the interface.""In future versions, I would like to see improvements in networking speed.""I find the CLI hard to use. I wish we could do more in the GUI interface.""I could see them possibly creating a more intuitive software. It's very user-friendly, but there are some things that aren't very intuitive when programming the switches.""The product would be better if it were completely compatible with other switching products.""OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches would be improved if cloud-based technology was provided in the Gulf region."

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"They need to enhance their code and their EOS. They need to improve some security features, and there are quite a number of bugs in their system. So, they need to work on that piece. In the next release, we need to have a modular feature. Instead of providing an integrated solution, they should go for something modular. They need to come up with modular highly scalable models. Even at the chassis layer, I want to see some improvement.""Arista Networks Platform should focus on improving the compatibility or integration with Cisco solutions.""The CVP management platform needs to be improved.""The solution is quite expensive. One of the negative aspects of it is the pricing.""I want the solution to include a unified controller.""They should have a more stable code.""The stability of this solution needs to be improved as part of the next upgrade.""The solution needs to accommodate new features."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The pricing is reasonable compared to Aruba and HPE."
  • "The licensing for OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is a one-time purchase with no additional costs."
  • "It is an expensive solution."
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  • "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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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The new web graphical interface is much better than before. We now have easy access to the command lines. They're all functional.
    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.
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    21st
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    Rating
    8.3
    11th
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    Also Known As
    Alcatel Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches, Alcatel-Lucent Ethernet Switches, OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches
    7000 Series
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    Overview

    The Alcatel Lucent ethernet switches are fully managed and run on the widely deployed & field-proven Alcatel-Lucent operating system offering high security, reliability, performance and easy management. These switches are designed to operate in extended temperatures, offer higher EMI/EMC tolerance and surge protection.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    Bayonette, California State University (CSU), Centre Hospitalier Carcassonne, Centro Universitšrio de Brasilia (UniCEUB), China Tianchen Engineering Corporation Co. LTD, Citta Della Speranza, City of Frankfurt, City of Ogden, City of Vila Franca de Xira
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Government8%
    Retailer6%
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    Comms Service Provider17%
    Healthcare Company17%
    Consumer Goods Company17%
    Government17%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    University7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise38%
    Large Enterprise13%
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    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise48%
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    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise64%
    Buyer's Guide
    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Arista Networks Platform
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Arista Networks Platform and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is ranked 21st in Ethernet Switches with 8 reviews while Arista Networks Platform is ranked 11th in Ethernet Switches with 21 reviews. Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while Arista Networks Platform is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches writes "It's easy to extend the stack, but I wish we could do more in the GUI". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Arista Networks Platform writes "Affordable for enterprise-sized companies". Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, Nokia Ethernet Service Switch and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, whereas Arista Networks Platform is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches and Cisco Ethernet Switches. See our Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch Ethernet Switches vs. Arista Networks Platform report.

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