Arista 7000, it just works
Pros
- 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.
Cons
- 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.
Return on Investment
- 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.
Alternatives Considered
Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus and Aruba Networks Wireless
Other Software Used
Aruba Networks Wireless, Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series, Cisco ASA