Arista Networks Platform vs Brocade Ethernet Switches comparison

Arista Networks Platform vs. Brocade Ethernet Switches

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Categories and Ranking

Arista Networks Platform

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

13th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Center Networking (5th)

Brocade Ethernet Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

25th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Arista Networks Platform is 3.1%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Brocade Ethernet Switches is 1.2%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Arista Networks Platform	3.1%
Brocade Ethernet Switches	1.2%
Other	95.7%

Ethernet Switches

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Nimit Puvar

A VP Enterprise Sales at Ashtech Infotech (India) Pvt.Ltd.

Automation and visibility have simplified data center operations and improved network control

I see some areas for improvement, particularly with pricing. I think that not all features that are needed are already in Arista. AI power is required nowadays. AI would be needed for understanding data traffic flowing in my network. Sometimes I have a vision of what data traffic is flowing in my network and I want to capture that data. Using AI, I can understand how my entire organization operates and what kind of applications are being used, what the peak times are, where there is a bottleneck if any exists. This kind of report should automatically generate and provide clear-cut visibility.

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Pratap Barik

Data Center Admin at Sysnet Global Technologies

Experience seamless configuration with secure and adaptable network solutions

I use Brocade Ethernet Switches because they are scalable. I recommend them since they are easy to configure. They are connected and used every day in our operations It is good and scalable. It is easy to configure and provides good technical support. Brocade Ethernet Switches are good to…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable features of the Arista Networks Platform are the EVPN and VXLAN. It has comprehensive features."

"The user-friendly policy manager lets us apply different controls for various user groups easily."

"The most valuable feature is the Linux shell, which is useful for troubleshooting or capturing traffic."

"The product's implementation phase was easy."

"The platform is easy to scale."

"Arista Networks Platform has impacted my organization positively by reducing the time taken to deploy a wireless solution in any organization or in any projects we have been on so far."

"The product's initial setup phase was straightforward."

"The solution has good load latency. They're the market leader in this aspect right now."

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"There's a zone for each server and services in the storage."

"It is easy to configure and provides good technical support."

"One of the valuable features of this solution is that it works with the concept of zoning, where there's a zone for each server and services in the storage, and when the link of a full port is failing, it automatically switches to another port so you don't lose the connection, which is pretty important for the high level of availability of the applications and the access to the storage data."

"It has good integration with HPE Primera. They have smart zoning in which the administration is very easy. You don't have to do anything. Zoning and other things are done automatically if you just enable the smart zoning. That's one very good thing in HP."

"The technical support is good."

"The most important feature of this solution is the performance because we have many switches and we have a performance for Brocade Ethernet Switches that needs about 16 gigabyte per second."

"I have been using this solution for a long time and kept with it, because everything I need is covered by it."

"It has good integration with HPE Primera; they have smart zoning in which the administration is very easy, and you don't have to do anything because zoning and other things are done automatically if you just enable the smart zoning."

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Cons

"They should have a more stable code."

"The solution’s pricing could be better."

"The overall price of the Arista Networks Platform is expensive. It should be reduced."

"Something that you will often hear about Arista products is that the price is a bit too high and, like with Cisco, we sometimes have problems with our customers because of its pricing."

"Some new features are needed."

"Arista is very expensive."

"The intent-based networking management, together with the provider of these solutions that are already free, would be beneficial."

"Its price can be better."

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"The solution could be more secure."

"It could be made easier to configure with a graphical interface."

"It should be simpler. There are still some things that can be simpler in the Brocade switches."

"You need skills and knowledge to configure brocade switches."

"This solution doesn't have a graphical interface and that's an issue."

"There are some performance issues that I would like to see improved."

"No graphical interface."

"These switches are no longer supported."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the Arista Networks Platform could be less expensive for the hardware and license."

"Arista is very expensive. Not everybody is in a position to spend $70,000 to $80,000 for one switch."

"Network devices are generally expensive. However, during the evaluation, Arista was the most inexpensive vendor."

"Specific tools definitely require a license for the subscription. But we are not using these tools in our environment. In terms of licensing, you need to spend approximately $10,000 per month."

"Arista Networks Platform was cheaper than Cisco. I have heard that the product is affordable for enterprise-sized companies."

"There is an annual license required to use the Arista Networks Platform."

"I remember that when our customers were offered the Arista Networks Platform, they used a checklist to compare the prices between Arista and Cisco for their requirements, and found that the prices were almost the same."

"It is pretty pricey for a networking platform. It is on par with Cisco."

More Arista Networks Platform pricing and cost advice

"The price of Brocade Ethernet Switches is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	12

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Arista Networks Platform?

I do not handle the pricing for Arista Networks Platform as other departments handle the costing. I am a network engineer in my company.

What needs improvement with Arista Networks Platform?

What is your primary use case for Arista Networks Platform?

We are still using Arista Networks Platform as system integrators. We sold the product and my customer is using this product. Mostly we sold Arista Networks Platform in data centers where customer ...

What needs improvement with Brocade Ethernet Switches?

To improve, it could be made easier to configure with a graphical interface.

What is your primary use case for Brocade Ethernet Switches?

I use Brocade Ethernet Switches because they are scalable. I recommend them since they are easy to configure. They are connected and used every day in our operations.

What advice do you have for others considering Brocade Ethernet Switches?

I would recommend Brocade Ethernet Switches because they are easy to configure and have good technical support. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

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Overview

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.

Arista

From the world's first Ethernet fabric technology, to an open controller that eliminates vendor lock-in, to a switch stack that you can distribute throughout your campus, Brocade Ethernet Switches give you choices. Whether that means functionality, vendors, or even locations beyond the wiring closet, every option is secure, economical, and easily manageable.

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Sample Customers

American Internet Services

Ajubeo, Akquinet AG, Big Data Analytics Provider Boligkontoret Danmark Bristol is Open, CDE Lightband, Cicero School District 99, City and County of San Francisco, Department of Emergency, City of Chattanooga, Cloudscale.sh

Arista Networks Platform vs. Brocade Ethernet Switches