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Arista 7000 series vs. Dell PowerSwitch S/Z Series

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Arista 7000 series

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AThe Arista 7000 series is a line of networking switches, from Arista in Santa Clara, California.N/A

    Dell PowerSwitch S/Z Series

    Score5 out of 10
    N/ABased on the former Force10 switches, the Dell PowerSwitch S and Z Series Ethernet switches are a varied series of data center switches.

    $3,002

    one-time fee (approx)

    Pricing
    Arista 7000 seriesDell PowerSwitch S/Z Series
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    S3124
    $3,002.00
    one-time fee (approx)
    S3124F
    $3,354.00
    one-time fee (approx)
    S4128F-ON
    $6,582.00
    one-time fee (approx)
    S5248F-ON
    $8,918.00
    one-time fee (approx)
    S4148F-ON
    $9,340.00
    one-time fee (approx)
    S4148U-ON
    $11,516.00
    one-time fee (approx)
    S6010-ON
    $11,532.00
    one-time fee (approx)
    S5296F-ON
    $17,689.00
    one-time fee (approx)
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Arista 7000 seriesDell PowerSwitch S/Z Series
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    Arista 7000 seriesDell PowerSwitch S/Z Series
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    Arista 7000 seriesDell PowerSwitch S/Z Series
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Arista Networks
    Core and data center applications are the strengths of Arista products. The distribution layer is also a good fit. For the access layer, it would be more of a niche product.
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    Dell Technologies
    Quick system and flexible features allow easy networking within the entire company and the network distribution is excellent and easy via this Dell platform. The easy issues reporting using the production capability is good and also securing the entire organization network from various cyber threats and securing all the business information within the system and even the server performance management capability with the product is excellent.
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    Pros
    Arista Networks
    • The 7304's along side our core network design has provided 100% uptime during the 5 years of deployment.
    • The multi-chassis LAG has provided near 100% connectivity to the distribution and access switches.
    • Very low maintenance attention is needed.
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    Dell Technologies
    • Improve connectivity
    • Control network coverage
    • Monitor flow of data
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    Cons
    Arista Networks
    • The 7304's lack a graceful non-intrusive upgrade method even though they are dual supervisor.
    • I would like to see more integration with Aruba's ClearPass and Airwave products.
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    Dell Technologies
    • To non technical users, training is a must.
    • Managing various created networks for some users.
    • Detecting some network performance issues is also not easy to the beginners.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Arista Networks
    I have used the Catalyst 6500 series in the past. From my point of view, the Arista surpasses the Catalyst on just about every front. Originally we were planning on implementing the Nexus 7000/7700 series switches for our core. Though a little more feature rich, it did not provide features we needed that the Arista did. The Nexus also was a confusing and complex platform to work with. Also, the Nexus was a significantly more expensive solution. Although very happy with the Arista switches we may evaluate the Aruba HPE 8400 chassis-based switches along with Arista switches in the future.
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    Dell Technologies
    Due to Dell EMC powerswitch s series have reliable and flexible connevtivity and easily integrated with current system of organization and provided solution we are looking for within friendly budget. Data flow managing help us to customize data within time enable to get report timely and increased overall performance and production of the organization
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    Return on Investment
    Arista Networks
    • The Arista 7000 series met or exceed our data center switching and routing needs.
    • It provided a more cost effective alternative to other products we were considering.
    • Implementation was quick and easy due to the simple standards-based configuration.
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    Dell Technologies
    • Great tool to secure the entire business network.
    • Effective issues management within the company networking systems.
    • Data easy management and transportation through the secure environment.
    • Reporting is good and easy.
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