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

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    Categories and Ranking

    Arista Networks Platform
    Average Rating
    8.6
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.3
    Number of Reviews
    26
    Ranking in other categories
    Ethernet Switches (14th), 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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    We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
     

    Pros

    "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."
    "It's an extremely reliable platform for the network switches we use."
    "We find the CloudVision switching feature of this solution really useful."
    "The most valuable features of the Arista Networks Platform are the EVPN and VXLAN. It has comprehensive features."
    "Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
    "Arista Networks Platform offers straightforward deployment, and has good features. Support for the platform is also good."
    "What we like most is its performance to price ratio."
    "The user-friendly policy manager lets us apply different controls for various user groups easily."
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    "The solution is very stable."
     

    Cons

    "The intent-based networking management, together with the provider of these solutions that are already free, would be beneficial."
    "The product fails to offer functions related to cloud orchestration, making it in areas where improvements are required."
    "From VMware, I think the cost of the tools is very high."
    "Arista Networks Platform should focus on improving the compatibility or integration with Cisco solutions."
    "They should expand further into campus networks."
    "The solution needs to accommodate new features."
    "They should have a more stable code."
    "The CVP management platform needs to be improved."
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    "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."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "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."
    "It is pretty pricey for a networking platform. It is on par with Cisco."
    "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."
    "Cost wise, Arista Networks Platform is more expensive than other networking solutions."
    "If one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the product price as seven out of ten."
    "I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten where ten is high price and one is low price."
    "Arista Networks Platform was cheaper than Cisco. I have heard that the product is affordable for enterprise-sized companies."
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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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    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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    Also Known As

    7000 Series
    A-Series, HP A-Series
     

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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.

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    Sample Customers

    American Internet Services
    SEED Infotech, Weta Digital, BlueShore Financial
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