We performed a comparison between Arista Networks Platform and Dell PowerConnect Switches 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."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."
"They support open standard features."
"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."
"The solution is very stable."
"The configuration capabilities were good."
"We find the CloudVision switching feature of this solution really useful."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"Its throughout and compatibility are the most valuable."
"This is a very reliable solution."
"Dell offers very good support."
"The most valuable feature of Dell PowerConnect Switches for me is the throughput. I also like that the product has more compatibility with Dell infrastructure, especially with EMC and new generation Dell servers. Dell PowerConnect Switches can also easily integrate with Dell servers, and this is another pro."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is simplicity."
"Their support has been excellent, and it has been quite stable and easy to set up."
"There is high reliability since we have used them for close to twenty years and only had possibly one failure."
"The technology is good and the interface is simple. We haven't had any bugs, disconnections or delays."
"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."
"My company does face issues in terms of interoperability when it comes to the product, making it an area that needs to be fixed."
"The solution needs to accommodate new features."
"Arista Networks Platform should focus on improving the compatibility or integration with Cisco solutions."
"The solution is quite expensive. One of the negative aspects of it is the pricing."
"The overall price of the Arista Networks Platform is expensive. It should be reduced."
"The product fails to offer functions related to cloud orchestration, making it in areas where improvements are required."
"The CVP management platform needs to be improved."
"There should be more port options in this switch. Currently, it has 24 or 48 ports. However, some of our customers require only 8 ports, but I have to put a switch with 24 ports. They should provide smaller solutions and complimentary access point for companies like ours with a low quantity of work. The main issue with this product is branding. They should improve their branding and promote their brand more in Mexico. Customers are more aware of brands like Cisco as compared to Dell."
"The solution could provide more integration to focus on targeting the network as a whole rather than a unified environment. It is meant for a built environment, so integration with other third-party vendors will likely be necessary."
"More stable firmware releases would be an improvement because we have had them randomly power on and off."
"A user can take care of the product's installation part, but it may not seem to be an easy process."
"I would like to see better scalability and more features on these switches in the future."
"Their hardware is not reliable, it's faulty."
"Because of the stackings you lose some boards and switches."
"A big issue with this product is that when our customer migrated the data center, one cluster blocked the whole network and because we had a new approach, some commands were not compatible with the new version."
Arista Networks Platform is ranked 2nd in Data Center Networking with 21 reviews while Dell PowerConnect Switches is ranked 4th in Data Center Networking with 30 reviews. Arista Networks Platform is rated 8.6, while Dell PowerConnect Switches is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Arista Networks Platform writes "Affordable for enterprise-sized companies". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Dell PowerConnect Switches writes "Excellent support, good pricing, and easy setup". Arista Networks Platform is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches, whereas Dell PowerConnect Switches is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus, HPE ProCurve, NETGEAR Switches and Dell PowerSwitch N-Series. See our Arista Networks Platform vs. Dell PowerConnect Switches report.
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