Arista Networks Platform vs Brocade Ethernet Switches comparison

Arista Networks Platform

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Arista Networks Platform and Brocade 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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Arista Networks Platform vs. Brocade Ethernet Switches

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Categories and Ranking

Arista Networks Platform

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

14th

Average Rating

8.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Center Networking (2nd)

Brocade Ethernet Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

21st

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Arista Networks Platform is 2.3%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Brocade Ethernet Switches is 1.4%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches

Unique Categories:

Data Center Networking

12.3%

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Featured Reviews

AnkurKumar

Consultant at HCL Technologies

Sep 21, 2022

A data-driven cloud networking solution that provides low latency

In the media industry, if you work for a channel, even a single second of screen loss will lead to a business outage and impact the business. After Arista solutions came into the picture, we deployed it, particularly for multicasting purposes. We were quite happy when I was in the media industry at…

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Jose Luis De Jesus

IT Director at Autoridad de Edificios Publicos

May 15, 2022

This solution has been up and running for over ten years without any fail

Our organization has almost all of the financial institutions in Puerto Rico connected simultaneously to our system. We have a firewall first, and then the Brocade system. All of our switches are layer three, Ethernet solutions, and fiber optic uplink. One of the switches I was using as a mediator…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"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."

"The most valuable features of the Arista Networks Platform are the EVPN and VXLAN. It has comprehensive features."

"The solution is very stable."

"The solution has good load latency. They're the market leader in this aspect right now."

"We find the CloudVision switching feature of this solution really useful."

"The most valuable aspect of Arista Networks products is their ease of configuration, especially when compared to Cisco products. When we implement advanced features for data centers such as BGP EVPN and VXLAN, Arista's configuration process is similar to that of Cisco's process, but at the same time it is simply much easier, clearer, and more understandable."

"The most valuable feature is the Linux shell, which is useful for troubleshooting or capturing traffic."

"Arista Networks Platform offers straightforward deployment, and has good features. Support for the platform is also good."

More Arista Networks Platform pros

"The initial setup was really straightforward and easy."

"It has good integration with HPE Primera. They have smart zoning in which the administration is very easy. You don't have to do anything. Zoning and other things are done automatically if you just enable the smart zoning. That's one very good thing in HP."

"The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides."

"The switches last for a very long time."

"The reliability of Brocade is the most valuable feature. The solution has been up and running for over ten years without any fail, fixes required, or breakdowns. It is a very strong piece of equipment."

"I have not had any issues with our Brocade switches."

"There's a zone for each server and services in the storage."

"The technical support is good."

Cons

"The CVP management platform needs to be improved."

"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 solution needs to accommodate new features."

"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 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 solution is a bit pricey."

More Arista Networks Platform cons

"These switches are no longer supported."

"It should be simpler. There are still some things that can be simpler in the Brocade switches."

"There are some performance issues."

"Brocade Ethernet Switches need a better interface and centralized management."

"No graphical interface."

"Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions."

"The solution could be more secure."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"Arista Networks Platform was cheaper than Cisco. I have heard that the product is affordable for enterprise-sized companies."

"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."

"Arista is very expensive. Not everybody is in a position to spend $70,000 to $80,000 for one switch."

"I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten where ten is high price and one is low price."

"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."

"It is pretty pricey for a networking platform. It is on par with Cisco."

More Arista Networks Platform pricing and cost advice

"The price of Brocade Ethernet Switches is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

University

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Arista Networks Platform?

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arista Networks Platform?

Arista Networks Platform was cheaper than Cisco. I have heard that the product is affordable for enterprise-sized companies.

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What needs improvement with Arista Networks Platform?

The product fails to offer functions related to cloud orchestration, making it in areas where improvements are required.

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What do you like most about Brocade Ethernet Switches?

The most valuable feature of Brocade Ethernet Switches is the good range of access it provides.

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What needs improvement with Brocade Ethernet Switches?

Brocade Ethernet Switches could improve by having better compatibility with web management of older versions.

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What is your primary use case for Brocade Ethernet Switches?

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Arista Networks Platform

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Ethernet Switches

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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.

From the world's first Ethernet fabric technology, to an open controller that eliminates vendor lock-in, to a switch stack that you can distribute throughout your campus, Brocade Ethernet Switches give you choices. Whether that means functionality, vendors, or even locations beyond the wiring closet, every option is secure, economical, and easily manageable.

Sample Customers

American Internet Services

Ajubeo, Akquinet AG, Big Data Analytics Provider Boligkontoret Danmark Bristol is Open, CDE Lightband, Cicero School District 99, City and County of San Francisco, Department of Emergency, City of Chattanooga, Cloudscale.sh

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