I have cross-checked because this network is a ten-gig network. We are using the multigig switches, which Cisco also has. We found that Cisco's cost is 100%, while the cost of the multi-gig switches we are using is about 65% of Cisco's cost. It is much more affordable.
Founder, Director at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
2021-10-04T11:13:53Z
Oct 4, 2021
The solution does have some cost-cutting capabilities, however, we would prefer it if it was less expensive. The licensing cost is pretty heavy. That is something that they need to definitely work upon. Customers tend to move away from Arista due to the initial procurement costs or the recurring price, both of which are on the higher side. People are willing to pay at initial procurement, however, when it comes to the recurring price, clients expect to pay a lower price point.
The only licensing costs are for CloudVision, although the upfront price of the device is not cheap. It is not cheaper than Cisco, for example, but it is of high quality.
What is a LAN switch? LAN switches are devices that connect different components of a network. They take data that is moving through the network architecture and make sure that it arrives at the device that is designated as its ultimate endpoint. LAN switches are a very specific class of network switches. They connect network devices across a limited area. This network could be the size of a segment of a single building or a small campus that spreads out over several miles. LAN switches are...
I have cross-checked because this network is a ten-gig network. We are using the multigig switches, which Cisco also has. We found that Cisco's cost is 100%, while the cost of the multi-gig switches we are using is about 65% of Cisco's cost. It is much more affordable.
The solution does have some cost-cutting capabilities, however, we would prefer it if it was less expensive. The licensing cost is pretty heavy. That is something that they need to definitely work upon. Customers tend to move away from Arista due to the initial procurement costs or the recurring price, both of which are on the higher side. People are willing to pay at initial procurement, however, when it comes to the recurring price, clients expect to pay a lower price point.
The only licensing costs are for CloudVision, although the upfront price of the device is not cheap. It is not cheaper than Cisco, for example, but it is of high quality.
The price is not that good, but our clients value the solution despite the price.