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We performed a comparison between Arista Networks Platform and Huawei Ethernet Switches 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
"The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.""The solution is scalable.""Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""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.""What we like most is its performance to price ratio.""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 is very stable.""It's an extremely reliable platform for the network switches we use."

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"I use it on a daily basis and I find it to be quite stable.""They are very user-friendly. Handling Huawei is very easy.""The most valuable feature is the audit systems. I also like that it can synchronize on the alternate configuration of products together at the same time.""The most valuable feature of Huawei Ethernet Switches is the power ethernet which allows you to generate hubs to 10 Gbps data on the ethernet cable.""The most valuable features are that it is easy to use, easy to configure, it's priced well, and the operating system is easy to understand.""They last quite a while.""In terms of the most valuable features, LAN switching is more comfortable and valuable in the network. It is easy to configure and easy to deploy. It is helpful for the installation and it is easy to troubleshoot issues. It's an easy product to understand. It's a good solution.""It is cheap."

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Cons
"The overall price of the Arista Networks Platform is expensive. It should be reduced.""Its price can be better.""The stability of this solution needs to be improved as part of the next upgrade.""The solution is quite expensive. One of the negative aspects of it is the pricing.""The intent-based networking management, together with the provider of these solutions that are already free, would be beneficial.""A smoother transition between ISPs during failover would improve the user experience by reducing unnecessary notifications and interruptions.""They should have a more stable code.""The solution needs to accommodate new features."

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"Integration could be improved. The price could also be lower.""The only thing that could be better is the security module.""The solution should make the text report more accessible.""One of the problems with Huawei is that when you receive a product quote from one of the vendors, you cannot get prices from the other ones because they register your request with Huawei.""Huawei Ethernet Switches are scalable but can be improved.""The product should improve cloud capability.""We would like to see additional backup solutions, since we have several degrees of backup.""I would like to see some improvements in the access layer switch that is available in Aruba."

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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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  • "We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
  • "The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
  • "Huawei comes with a lot of features out of the box that you have to pay extra for with other products. They do charge extra in the licensing for certain additional features."
  • "The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
  • "The product is competitively priced in its market."
  • "It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
  • "The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
  • "The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
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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:We use Huawei Ethernet Switches for business networks and connectivity.
    Top Answer:We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees.
    Top Answer:The solution’s stability could be improved. Huawei Ethernet Switches have not automated its firmware.
    Ranking
    11th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
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    5,220
    Comparisons
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    Reviews
    12
    Average Words per Review
    467
    Rating
    8.5
    13th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    5,861
    Comparisons
    4,272
    Reviews
    23
    Average Words per Review
    359
    Rating
    7.4
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    Also Known As
    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.

    Huawei SOHO & SMB Switches, an Energy-saving Ethernet access switches with service features that are easy to install and maintain. It has a S1700 Series Enterprise Switches that caters from small- to medium-sized businesses and Internet cafes.
    Sample Customers
    American Internet Services
    Newcastle University, Jingyang District of Deyang City in Sichuan Province, Southwest China, Glasgow Rangers Soccer Team, RMIT, Insurance Industry Association of Zhejiang Province, China, APT Satellite Holdings Limited (APT)
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Healthcare Company17%
    Consumer Goods Company17%
    Government17%
    Comms Service Provider17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    University7%
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider18%
    Pharma/Biotech Company15%
    Government12%
    Computer Software Company12%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise64%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business46%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise33%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise54%
    Buyer's Guide
    Arista Networks Platform vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Arista Networks Platform vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Arista Networks Platform is ranked 11th in Ethernet Switches with 21 reviews while Huawei Ethernet Switches is ranked 13th in Ethernet Switches with 48 reviews. Arista Networks Platform is rated 8.6, while Huawei Ethernet Switches is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Arista Networks Platform writes "Affordable for enterprise-sized companies". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Huawei Ethernet Switches writes "The solution is power efficient, stable, and provides free-of-cost batch upgrades". Arista Networks Platform is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches and Cisco Ethernet Switches, whereas Huawei Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches. See our Arista Networks Platform vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches report.

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