Arista Campus LAN Switches vs ExtremeSwitching comparison

Arista and Extreme Networks are both solutions in the LAN Switching category. Arista is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.3, while Extreme Networks is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.0. Arista holds a 4.4% mindshare in LS, compared to Extreme Networks’s 8.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Arista users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Extreme Networks users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

Arista Campus LAN Switches and ExtremeSwitching compete in the network infrastructure market. Arista's integration capabilities give it an edge in management efficiency, while ExtremeSwitching leads with a powerful feature set and performance.

Features: Arista Campus LAN Switches offer cloud networking capabilities, flexible security options, and integrated automation features. Its operating system and the CloudVision Portal provide centralized management. ExtremeSwitching boasts powerful performance, advanced analytics, and an extensive feature portfolio, making it suitable for complex environments.

Room for Improvement: Arista could improve its initial cost structure to attract price-sensitive markets. Additionally, expanding its existing features such as analytics would be beneficial. ExtremeSwitching might enhance its integration capabilities for existing systems and improve its deployment flexibility. Simplifying interface complexities could also be advantageous. Both brands have room to optimize support structures.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Arista offers seamless integration with existing systems, reducing deployment challenges and providing reliable customer support. ExtremeSwitching focuses on a streamlined deployment with pre-configured solutions, bolstered by a strong customer service network, ensuring a smooth out-of-the-box experience.

Pricing and ROI: Arista Campus LAN Switches require a higher initial investment but promise a rapid ROI through management efficiencies. ExtremeSwitching provides competitive pricing with a balanced approach, offering cost-effective performance and durability. While Arista ensures notable long-term value, ExtremeSwitching's pricing strategy appeals to those concerned with initial expenses.

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Categories and Ranking

Arista Campus LAN Switches

Ranking in LAN Switching

8th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

ExtremeSwitching

Ranking in LAN Switching

7th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Center Networking (8th), AV Over IP Switching (4th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the LAN Switching category, the mindshare of Arista Campus LAN Switches is 4.4%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeSwitching is 8.3%, up from 6.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

LAN Switching Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ExtremeSwitching	8.3%
Arista Campus LAN Switches	4.4%
Other	87.3%

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Featured Reviews

Denis Malinovtsev

Chief Technology Officer at ictbit

Unified monitoring has transformed campus deployments and provides rapid EVPN-VXLAN rollouts

Regarding improvements to Arista Campus LAN Switches, nothing comes to mind about the switches themselves; they are really fast and have all the technologies and protocols that exist in the market. However, on the management system, I would improve it because as a network engineer, I want a chatbot that can communicate in a native language with the monitoring system to get answers regarding my network faults. There are no problems particularly with the product, but there is room for improvement regarding licensing and the chatbot for all Arista products.

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Shrikant Teggi

Sr. Area Technical Manager at tata elxsi

Excellent support and reliable performance drive positive experiences

We have been working with wireless for the last seven to eight years. At the moment, the customer has decided to go with a different brand. We are only dealing with the wired switches, not the wireless ones. We use ExtremeSwitching only, not Enterasys. Enterasys was the old one. I am not a networking person, so at this point in time I do not have much working experience on the switches. We have a separate team here who are working on these products. We have not reached that stage yet, but definitely in the near future we may use this kind of feature. Recently they have introduced platform one, which is an AI-based automation tool. That is definitely on the cards. Maybe in one year, we may start using that option as well. First of all, the product is robust and they are also coming up with new features. The second part is the support is excellent from ExtremeSwitching. They maintain delivery time and follow through on their commitments properly. The performance we expected, we are getting from ExtremeSwitching. All these requirements we have are being met with the product, features, and support. It is cost effective. I rate ExtremeSwitching a nine out of ten.

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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

"The CloudVision Portal allows us to centrally manage all of our Arista products."

"The feature sets are pretty cool. They've got almost everything that the competition offers."

"I use the solution for connectivity in data centers and LANs, providing Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity based on network needs."

"The solution's most valuable feature is its stability because Arista falls in an industry that is very similar to Cisco."

"The most winning feature of Arista Campus LAN Switches is their management, specifically CloudVision, along with features like comparing changes and diagnosing problems quickly with telemetry and network visualization."

"QoS is the most valuable feature because our clients work with VOIP and Critical applications."

"The technology is scalable as much as you want."

"They are good. We have been using them for about two years, and we are satisfied with their performance. For our network environment, these switches are working fine."

"It's easy to configure, and the commands are intuitive."

"ExtremeSwitching switches are highly reliable."

"The unique ring topology is actually a handy innovation."

"The stability has been largely pretty good."

"Setup was easy. It only took a couple of hours to set up."

"The performance of ExtremeSwitching is good."

"First of all, the product is robust and they are also coming up with new features; the second part is the support is excellent from ExtremeSwitching, they maintain delivery time and follow through on their commitments properly, and the performance we expected, we are getting from ExtremeSwitching."

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Cons

"It would be ideal if the solution was less expensive."

"I think there's still room for improvement. Arista Campus LAN Switches are not highly scalable as they are hardware-based. If hardware requirements exceed capacity, the product needs to be changed, which can impact service."

"One of the issues that we have been faced with here in Brazil is that we don't have any list times for delivery."

"We have to renew the license every three years, which can be a challenge for customers. Arista, like other vendors, now follows a license-based system."

"I do think they could improve their licensing model. Today, I need to pay for a license, for a switch, for support, and it costs money; it is not cheap."

"The complex setup phase is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"I would like to see a version available with eight or sixteen ports."

"The training and resources for learning are lacking."

"ExtremeSwitching's software stability could be improved, as it sometimes crashes."

"There are latency issues that need to be addressed."

"While it is true of all vendors, there may be a slightly lower reliability standard."

"ExtremeSwitching is scalable to a certain extent for SME-segmented IP."

"Improving product awareness and possibly enhancing technical documentation or training resources could be beneficial."

"We noticed over the years that the price of the Extreme Switches has been rising and this will become a concern in the future."

"The solution lacks a cyber asset attack capability."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is not that good, but our clients value the solution despite the price."

"The only licensing costs are for CloudVision, although the upfront price of the device is not cheap."

"It is not a subscription-based model, and there is no licensing concept. We have to pay for hardware AMC. We have hardware on our premises and for the hardware support, we have to go for the annual maintenance contract with the partner."

"On pricing, ExtremeSwitches are going to beat most of the major competition."

"The pricing and licensing are good with the cloud."

"ExtremeSwitching offers very good pricing plans for their licenses. Compared to their rivals, ExtremeSwitching's prices are very affordable and reasonable. This is why our customers are happy to pay for their service critical support. ExtremeSwitching also offers a great portal to track clients, further satisfying our customers. They are always happy to pay for the service every month. The pricing is very reasonable."

"We paid 25,000 to 30,000 INR."

"The price is expensive. We pay for a license, but you have to pay more if you want to increase the number."

"The product is expensive."

"There is a cost for ExtremeSwitching and if you want the support and maintenance, there are additional costs. My clients typically pay for the support and maintenance annually."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

18%

Computer Software Company

University

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arista Campus LAN Switches?

Regarding pricing, it is not cheap. While it is an enterprise solution, comparing it to low-level switches like Fortinet and Netgear, it is much more expensive. However, comparing it to Cisco and J...

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What needs improvement with Arista Campus LAN Switches?

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What is your primary use case for Arista Campus LAN Switches?

I work as a consultant and integrator, using Arista Networks platform in my customers' networks. I deal with switches by Arista, which is mostly what we use Arista for. I am familiar with Arista Ca...

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What do you like most about ExtremeSwitching?

The product offers a single management platform for multiple models of switches. The tool also allows users to manage multiple sites from a single dashboard.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeSwitching?

I would rate the pricing for ExtremeSwitching six to seven out of ten.

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What needs improvement with ExtremeSwitching?

Regarding what could be better with the product, I am not aware of how much AI functionality is provided in ExtremeSwitching. Everyone is talking about AI, so there should be AI facilities provided...

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Overview

Arista Campus LAN Switches are the perfect network solution for your most demanding workloads.With native support for VMware Virtualization and hundreds of Linux applications integrated into hardware platforms designed to meet the stringent power and cooling requirements of today's most demanding data centers, Arista delivers the most efficient and best performing 10Gb Ethernet platforms.

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ExtremeSwitching is the family of products comprising different switch types: Modular (X8 and 8000 series [formerly BlackDiamond] and S and K series switches); Stackable (X-series and A, B, C, and 7100 series switches); Standalone (SSA, X430, and D, 200, 800, and ISW series); and Mobile Backhaul (E4G). ExtremeSwitching work from Edge Switching that ensures the performance and reliable operation of end-user devices and applications including port density, bandwidth, and network services to Aggregation / Core Switches is designed for the demanding needs of aggregation, top-of-rack and campus core environments, these switches deliver 10Gb, 40Gb and even 100Gb bandwidth with maximum throughput and reliability.

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Sample Customers

University of Winchester, AWE, picturemaxx, Medical Mutual, Leonix, CloudEra, National Physical Laboratory, Tri-State G&T, AIS, Morph, SingTel, SDSC, BBC

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