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Arista Networks Platform vs HPE A-Series [EOL] comparison

Arista and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Data Center Networking category. Additionally, 100% of Arista users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.
Arista Networks Platform
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100% willing to recommend
HPE A-Series [EOL]
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    100% willing to recommend
     

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    We performed a comparison between Arista Networks Platform and HPE A-Series [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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    Review summaries and opinions

    We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
     

    Scalability Issues

    Sentiment score
    7.7
    Arista Networks Platform excels in scalability, supporting diverse environments with high performance, intuitive interfaces, and complex configurations.
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    Setup Cost

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    Enterprise users find Arista Networks costly, yet appreciate its reliability and features, comparing it variably to Cisco and Palo Alto.
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    Categories and Ranking

    Arista Networks Platform
    Average Rating
    8.4
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.0
    Number of Reviews
    25
    Ranking in other categories
    Ethernet Switches (9th), Data Center Networking (2nd)
    HPE A-Series [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.0
    Number of Reviews
    1
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
     

    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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    Mohamed-Mousa - PeerSpot reviewer
    Stable and scalable with a good user interface
    Overall, everything related to the interface is very good Some follow up from our user-partners would be useful. Letting users know what is up and coming or providing better documentation would be helpful. Overall, the solution could offer its users better support. I've been using the solution…
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Computer Software Company
    18%
    Financial Services Firm
    11%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    University
    7%
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    Company Size

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    Small Business
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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.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arista Networks Platform?
    Two years ago, I found Arista to be more expensive than RTL devices with almost the same features.
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    What needs improvement with Arista Networks Platform?
    In my opinion, the solution for network monitoring is quite expensive. More ACLs and traffic filtering make setups complex. I believe there could be improvements to make the initial configuration l...
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    Also Known As

    7000 Series
    A-Series, HP A-Series
     

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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise
     

    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.

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    Sample Customers

    American Internet Services
    SEED Infotech, Weta Digital, BlueShore Financial
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