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"Arista Networks Platform has a feature that helps with monitoring and management.""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.""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 solution is scalable.""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.""The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.""What we like most is its performance to price ratio.""The solution is very stable."

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"The initial setup was straightforward. I installed it myself.""This solution is very reliable and works well under harsh environmental circumstances."

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Cons
"The CVP management platform needs to be improved.""Arista Networks Platform should focus on improving the compatibility or integration with Cisco solutions.""The stability of this solution needs to be improved as part of the next upgrade.""The community is good but is not good enough. It still needs to grow more.""A smoother transition between ISPs during failover would improve the user experience by reducing unnecessary notifications and interruptions.""The overall price of the Arista Networks Platform is expensive. It should be reduced.""The solution’s pricing could be better.""The product fails to offer functions related to cloud orchestration, making it in areas where improvements are required."

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"The CLI syntax for this solution is different from other switches such as Cisco and Juniper, and it takes us a long time to integrate a new device and get it working properly.""I think there is a need for more support of new generation technologies."

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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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    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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    11th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    467
    Rating
    8.5
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    7000 Series
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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.

    For small to midsize companies and branch offices, Avaya Ethernet switches are easy to install, manage, and run. You can deploy them in open environments outside the wiring closet. Your switch connects to and powers end-user devices throughout the office. It comes with certified one-minute plug-and-play for IP phones, an intuitive management GUI, and automated set-up.
    Sample Customers
    American Internet Services
    iTSi, New Zealand Privacy Commissioner, Prairie Street Brewhouse, Chi-X, Fryeburg Fair, InterContinental Davos, Comisiones Obreras de Andaluca, Transportation Bureau City of Sendai, Linamar
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider17%
    Healthcare Company17%
    Consumer Goods Company17%
    Government17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    University7%
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    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    Arista Networks Platform is ranked 11th in Ethernet Switches with 21 reviews while Avaya Ethernet Switches [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Ethernet Switches. Arista Networks Platform is rated 8.6, while Avaya Ethernet Switches [EOL] 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 Avaya Ethernet Switches [EOL] writes "A reliable solution under harsh environmental conditions". Arista Networks Platform is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches and Cisco Ethernet Switches, whereas Avaya Ethernet Switches [EOL] is most compared with .

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