Arista Networks Platform vs Ixia Bypass Switches comparison

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.

Ixia Bypass Switches provide fail-safe, inline protection designed to fit a network of any size. These switches safeguard a network with automated failover protection, preventing temporary tool outages from escalating into costly network outages.

• Prevent unnecessary network downtime for tool servicing and failures
• Ensure reliability and minimal device downtime with high MTBFs/MTTRs 
• Supports the deployment of active-standby and active-active network and security architectures for maximum flexibility
• >High available feature support and fail-to-wire network port architecture, ensures that traffic is never interrupted by device failure
• Support network speeds of up to 40Gbps