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We performed a comparison between Arista Networks Platform and Broadcom StrataXGS based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The most valuable feature is the Linux shell, which is useful for troubleshooting or capturing traffic.""The configuration capabilities were good.""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.""The solution has good load latency. They're the market leader in this aspect right now.""Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""The solution is very stable.""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."

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"The most valuable feature of Broadcom StrataXGS is the multi-processes and software compatibility providing flexibility. There are plenty of options to choose from."

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Cons
"The solution’s pricing could be better.""Something that you will often hear about Arista products is that the price is a bit too high and, like with Cisco, we sometimes have problems with our customers because of its pricing.""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.""The stability of this solution needs to be improved as part of the next upgrade.""The solution needs to improve their product range.""The product fails to offer functions related to cloud orchestration, making it in areas where improvements are required.""Its price can be better."

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"The support could improve."

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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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  • "The price of Broadcom StrataXGS is high, but other solutions such as Cisco are more 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 Broadcom StrataXGS is the multi-processes and software compatibility providing flexibility. There are plenty of options to choose from.
    Top Answer:The price of Broadcom StrataXGS is high, but other solutions such as Cisco are more expensive. I rate the price of Broadcom StrataXGS a three out of ten.
    Top Answer:The support could improve.
    Ranking
    11th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    4,994
    Comparisons
    3,869
    Reviews
    12
    Average Words per Review
    467
    Rating
    8.5
    20th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    1,215
    Comparisons
    1,045
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    226
    Rating
    10.0
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    7000 Series
    StrataXGS
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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.

    The StrataXGS product line offers the most highly integrated, highest-bandwidth switching solutions available in the market. StrataXGS switch solutions cover multiple markets including data center cloud, enterprise wiring closet and aggregation, and service provider solutions for access, aggregation and embedded markets. The StrataXGS family of products scales from multi-gigabit to multi-terabit switches offering comprehensive single-chip integration of Smart Buffer technology, large table scale, rich packet-processing and traffic management features, and data plane programmability to provide the versatility demanded by modern network infrastructure.

    Sample Customers
    American Internet Services
    State Bank of India, Hill International, Coty
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider17%
    Healthcare Company17%
    Consumer Goods Company17%
    Government17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    University7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company23%
    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Construction Company5%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise64%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise67%
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    Arista Networks Platform is ranked 11th in Ethernet Switches with 21 reviews while Broadcom StrataXGS is ranked 20th in Ethernet Switches with 1 review. Arista Networks Platform is rated 8.6, while Broadcom StrataXGS is rated 10.0. The top reviewer of Arista Networks Platform writes "Affordable for enterprise-sized companies". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Broadcom StrataXGS writes "Useful multi-processes, software compatibility, and flexible". Arista Networks Platform is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches and Cisco Ethernet Switches, whereas Broadcom StrataXGS is most compared with Broadcom StrataDNX and Mellanox Switches.

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