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We performed a comparison between Arista Networks Platform and Enterasys Data Center Networking Equipment [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"The solution is scalable.""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 is comfortable, easy to deploy, and easy to manage, with non-blocking technology. Additionally, it has a useful CloudVision platform and automation capabilities.""We find the CloudVision switching feature of this solution really useful.""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.""The most valuable features of the Arista Networks Platform are the EVPN and VXLAN. It has comprehensive features.""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."

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"Enterasys Data Center Networking Equipment's most valuable feature is that the data is easy to set up and control. We can manage everything from the cloud and it has been good for our clients."

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"The stability of this solution needs to be improved as part of the next upgrade.""The community is good but is not good enough. It still needs to grow more.""The intent-based networking management, together with the provider of these solutions that are already free, would be beneficial.""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.""The overall price of the Arista Networks Platform is expensive. It should be reduced.""I want the solution to include a unified controller.""The solution is a bit pricey."

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"The security in Enterasys Data Center Networking Equipment could improve in the future."

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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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    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

    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.

    Extreme Networks delivers open and standards-based, high-performance, software-defined network architecture and analytics for enterprise, cloud and big data/HPC data centers. With an established open technology partner ecosystem, we solve today's data center challenges with out-of-the-box, proven and integrated solutions that are simple, fast and smart. Its solution is comprised of innovative hardware, software and software-defined network architectures that interoperate seamlessly with each other and existing data center implementations in order to solve key data center challenges faced by our customers. The Extreme Data Center Solution directly addresses a number of key data center challenges with specific features outlined on the following page. However, the solution itself is comprised of three integrated components that make this possible.
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    University of Mount Union
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    Large Enterprise48%
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    Arista Networks Platform is ranked 2nd in Data Center Networking with 21 reviews while Enterasys Data Center Networking Equipment [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Data Center Networking. Arista Networks Platform is rated 8.6, while Enterasys Data Center Networking Equipment [EOL] 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 Enterasys Data Center Networking Equipment [EOL] writes "Simple data manipulation, straightforward initial setup, and low maintenance". Arista Networks Platform is most compared with Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Nexus, Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches and Cisco Ethernet Switches, whereas Enterasys Data Center Networking Equipment [EOL] is most compared with .

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