Arista Data ANalyZer vs SmartNA-PortPlus HyperCore comparison

Arista and Network Critical are both solutions in the Network Packet Broker (NPB) category. Arista is ranked #4, while Network Critical is ranked #6. Arista holds a 9.7% mindshare in NPB, compared to Network Critical’s 8.7% mindshare.

Arista Data ANalyZer

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Categories and Ranking

Arista Data ANalyZer

Ranking in Network Packet Broker (NPB)

4th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (100th)

SmartNA-PortPlus HyperCore

Ranking in Network Packet Broker (NPB)

6th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Network Packet Broker (NPB) category, the mindshare of Arista Data ANalyZer is 9.7%, up from 8.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SmartNA-PortPlus HyperCore is 8.7%, up from 5.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Packet Broker (NPB) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Arista Data ANalyZer	9.7%
SmartNA-PortPlus HyperCore	8.7%
Other	81.6%

Network Packet Broker (NPB)

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

20%

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

Real Estate/Law Firm

Manufacturing Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

18%

Engineering Company

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

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Compared 12% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

Network Monitoring Software

January 2026

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Also Known As

DANZ

APCON

Overview

Arista Data ANalyZer (DANZ) is an integrated feature set in Arista's Extensible Operating System and is currently available on Arista Networks 7150-series, 7280SE-series, 7500E-series, 7280R-series and 7500R-series switches. DANZ provides a solution to monitoring and visibility challenges at 10 to 100Gbps and higher with unmatched scale, price performance and bandwidth. DANZ can be further enhanced by leveraging Arista CloudVision for automation, provisioning and monitoring of the visibility infrastructure, whether implemented in-band in the production network or out-of-band for a separate visibility network.

Arista

SmartNA-PortPlus HyperCore is an advanced network management tool designed to enhance visibility and control within sophisticated IT infrastructures.

SmartNA-PortPlus HyperCore is crafted for environments requiring high-performance network monitoring and analysis. It seamlessly integrates into existing systems, offering enhanced traffic management and security capabilities. This makes it ideal for organizations needing efficient and scalable network solutions.

What are the key features of SmartNA-PortPlus HyperCore?

Scalable Architecture: Easily adapts to growing network demands.
Advanced Filtering: Provides precise data monitoring and analysis.
Automated Load Balancing: Ensures optimal resource usage and minimal downtime.
Seamless Integration: Connects smoothly with existing network configurations.

What benefits can users expect from SmartNA-PortPlus HyperCore?

Improved Network Performance: Boosts data transfer speeds and reduces latency.
Enhanced Security: Protects data integrity with robust monitoring tools.
Cost-Efficiency: Reduces operational expenses through automation.
Reliable Uptime: Increases network availability with intelligent routing.

Industries such as finance, healthcare, and telecommunications leverage SmartNA-PortPlus HyperCore for its ability to provide reliable and continuous network visibility. It addresses complex demands through efficient data handling, helping these sectors maintain uncompromised service delivery and security.

Network Critical

Sample Customers

IG Group, CBC Radio Canada, Fixed Mobiles Telecom, LivePerson, Samsung SDS

BP, MLB, Agency of the United States Governent, Vodafone, The Stars Goup

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