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Arista Networks Platform vs Rackswitch comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Arista Networks Platform
Ranking in Data Center Networking
4th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (10th)
Rackswitch
Ranking in Data Center Networking
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Data Center Networking category, the mindshare of Arista Networks Platform is 15.6%, down from 21.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rackswitch is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Center Networking
 

Featured Reviews

Md. Ashraf-Ud-Dowla - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhances network security and reliability, but the cost is too high
In Arista Networks Platform, the network building is very good. It is also a wireless network tool, so it can be easily made available for our customers in hours for multiple data centers. For network scaling, it is very easy to adhere to and configure the benefits in the network insights. There is nothing complex since you just add the node and upload the profile, so it is very simplified. Integration process. The integration on a new host is sometimes tricky, but Arista Networks Platform's integration is straightforward.
it_user1068 - PeerSpot reviewer
Rackswitch is very easy to use and perfect for small businesses with small budgets.
Rackswitch consumes less power, eliminates delays, has a low latency, has airflow like the one found in servers for cooling purposes at a low cost and are redundant, is flexible, is reliable, and has a high level of performance. They are also scalable and of very high performance caliber with some already made virtualized.Rackswitch is easy to acquire, deploy and manage. It has an OpenFlow feature that minimizes complexity and allows for easy creation of virtualized networks.They are also fault tolerant, multicast and compatible with switches from other vendors.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
University
6%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Arista Networks Platform?
Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arista Networks Platform?
Arista products are perceived as costly, especially compared to competitors like Cisco.
What needs improvement with Arista Networks Platform?
Currently, Arista is too costly for its customers. Feature-wise, it addresses most customer requirements. However, we sometimes face challenges when integrating with proprietary protocols and solut...
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Sample Customers

American Internet Services
Altus IT, SL-Rasch, COMAS, Balluff GmbH, CANCOM IT Solutions, Kings College London
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