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Arista Networks Platform vs ExtremeSwitching comparison

Arista and Extreme are both solutions in the Data Center Networking category. Arista is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.5, while Extreme is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.8. Arista holds a 15.5% mindshare in DCN, compared to Extreme’s 5.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Arista users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Extreme users who would recommend it.
Arista Networks Platform
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100% willing to recommend
ExtremeSwitching
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94% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between Arista Networks Platform and ExtremeSwitching based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Arista Networks Platform
Ranking in Data Center Networking
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (9th)
ExtremeSwitching
Ranking in Data Center Networking
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
LAN Switching (7th), AV Over IP Switching (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Data Center Networking category, the mindshare of Arista Networks Platform is 15.5%, down from 26.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeSwitching is 5.5%, up from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

MarekSzafrański - PeerSpot reviewer
Affordable for enterprise-sized companies
Speaking about whether the product enhanced our company's data center scalability, I would say that it was a solution that was used in a banking company, where it served as a replacement for Cisco. Though Arista Networks Platform is similar to Cisco IOS CLI, I feel that the former product offers better prices compared to the latter tool. Arista Networks Platform office is more efficient at a lower cost. I recommend the product to those who plan to use it. The tool is stable and cheaper than Cisco. I would say that Arista Networks Platform is 100 percent compatible with the existing infrastructure in my company. The impact of the tool's network telemetry on our company's troubleshooting practices was just good for the scope for which I need the product. I rate the overall tool a nine out of ten.
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MURALI NIDAMANURI - PeerSpot reviewer
Outstanding performance with minimal maintenance and intuitive configuration
Our primary use case for ExtremeSwitching is for costing, access networking, routing, and meeting network requirements. We have sold it in defense, government, and IT industries ExtremeSwitching significantly adds value to customers because maintenance is minimal. Once the network is set up,…
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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 best part is the single operating system that they have. Regardless of your model, it's the same operating system functioning across the board, which means you don't have to worry about backward compatibilities between your older switches and the new ones that you deploy."
"The user-friendly policy manager lets us apply different controls for various user groups easily."
"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 solution is very stable."
"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."
"The solution is scalable."
"We find the CloudVision switching feature of this solution really useful."
"Arista Networks offers similar features to Cisco."
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"Setup was easy. It only took a couple of hours to set up."
"The price is low compared to the competition."
"The solution has inspection firewalls that can do a deep packet inspection on a port basis."
"It is meeting our expectations in terms of performance as well as cost-effectiveness."
"It is very reliable because one of the reasons is the non-blocking architecture of Extreme Networks."
"The switches are fast."
"ExtremeSwitching switches are highly reliable."
"ExtremeSwitching is a good, stable platform."
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Cons

"The solution needs to improve their product range."
"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 solution’s pricing could be better."
"The solution needs to accommodate new features."
"The CVP management platform needs to be improved."
"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."
"My company does face issues in terms of interoperability when it comes to the product, making it an area that needs to be fixed."
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"It could be cheaper in general."
"The training and resources for learning are lacking."
"Their support could definitely be better."
"There are latency issues that need to be addressed."
"ExtremeSwitching hardware lacks flexibility compared to some other options."
"Their pricing could be a bit cheaper, as Huawei switches offer better pricing."
"ExtremeSwitching switches are not prevalent in the industry, so it's harder to go online and research how to deploy their APs or switches. There is a broader user community for Cisco and Juniper because they've been around for a while and everybody has a bit of knowledge they can publish online."
"The solution lacks a cyber asset attack capability."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Arista Networks Platform was cheaper than Cisco. I have heard that the product is affordable for enterprise-sized companies."
"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."
"The price of the Arista Networks Platform could be less expensive for the hardware and license."
"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."
"Network devices are generally expensive. However, during the evaluation, Arista was the most inexpensive vendor."
"There is an annual license required to use the Arista Networks Platform."
"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."
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"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."
"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."
"We paid 25,000 to 30,000 INR."
"The product is expensive."
"The pricing and licensing are good with the cloud."
"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."
"There is no license required to use the solution. The hardware controller is expensive, and this is why I prefer controlling ExtremeSwitching on the cloud."
"The price is expensive. We pay for a license, but you have to pay more if you want to increase the number."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
7%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
8%
Construction Company
7%
 

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?
Compared to Cisco, Arista routers are significantly cheaper. The customer price for an Arista router is approximately $7,000 USD, while Cisco's is around $18,000.
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What needs improvement with Arista Networks Platform?
Arista Networks is currently less popular as they were initially more focused on data centers than campus networks. They should expand further into campus networks.
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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 am not heavily involved with pricing, but my general understanding is they are competitive on the licensing and cost standpoint. When you compare equal features in the market, they are probably t...
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What needs improvement with ExtremeSwitching?
While it is true of all vendors, there may be a slightly lower reliability standard. It's hard for me to compare as we are at one switch shop. However, I have heard through supporting networks that...
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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.

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.
 

Sample Customers

American Internet Services
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