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We performed a comparison between 3Com H3C Switches and Arista Networks Platform 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.
To learn more, read our detailed 3Com H3C Switches vs. Arista Networks Platform Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The hardware side is a very big advantage. We use it 24/7 and we haven't had any problems so far with the switches.""The reliability of the solution has been the best feature.""They are easy to use, they are cheaper, and it's a trusted brand.""They're straightforward and stable.""The installation is quite straightforward."

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"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.""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.""Arista Networks Platform has a feature that helps with monitoring and management.""They support open standard features.""The most valuable feature is the Linux shell, which is useful for troubleshooting or capturing traffic.""The most valuable features of the Arista Networks Platform are the EVPN and VXLAN. It has comprehensive features.""We find the CloudVision switching feature of this solution really useful.""The solution is very stable."

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Cons
"The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication.""When we try to do configuration changes sometimes it malfunctions.""I think there's nothing that needs to be improved because the company is no longer in existence.""The configuration of 3Com H3C Switches could be better.""The cost and the integration with other solutions could be better."

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"The solution is quite expensive. One of the negative aspects of it is the pricing.""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.""The solution is a bit pricey.""The product fails to offer functions related to cloud orchestration, making it in areas where improvements are required.""The overall price of the Arista Networks Platform is expensive. It should be reduced.""They should have a more stable code.""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.""Its price can be better."

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  • "The cost could be improved, but it is cheaper than the others."
  • "3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."
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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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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The installation is quite straightforward.
    Top Answer:3Com H3C Switches have a competitive cost. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten.
    Top Answer:The technical support services need improvement in terms of communication.
    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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    Overview
    3Com Baseline switches provide cost-effective layer 2 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ethernet switching for LANs that do not need management capabilities. Simple to install and economical to own, they feature wirespeed performance on fixed-configuration, rack-mountable platforms.

    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.

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    British Columbia Assessment Authority, DreamWorks, DRV
    American Internet Services
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    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    University9%
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    Comms Service Provider17%
    Healthcare Company17%
    Consumer Goods Company17%
    Government17%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    University7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise38%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise60%
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    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise48%
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    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise64%
    Buyer's Guide
    3Com H3C Switches vs. Arista Networks Platform
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about 3Com H3C Switches vs. Arista Networks Platform and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    3Com H3C Switches is ranked 23rd in Ethernet Switches with 6 reviews while Arista Networks Platform is ranked 11th in Ethernet Switches with 21 reviews. 3Com H3C Switches is rated 8.0, while Arista Networks Platform is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of 3Com H3C Switches writes "Reliable platform with a straightforward installation process ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Arista Networks Platform writes "Affordable for enterprise-sized companies". 3Com H3C Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches and Huawei Ethernet Switches, whereas Arista Networks Platform is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches and Cisco Ethernet Switches. See our 3Com H3C Switches vs. Arista Networks Platform report.

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