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Attribute Ratings
- Arista 7000 series is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend

10.0
Arista 7000 series
100%
1 Rating

8.5
D-Link Ethernet Switches
85%
6 Ratings
Usability

Arista 7000 series
N/A
0 Ratings

8.6
D-Link Ethernet Switches
86%
4 Ratings
Support Rating

Arista 7000 series
N/A
0 Ratings

7.5
D-Link Ethernet Switches
75%
4 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Arista 7000 series
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.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Hospital & Health Care Company, 501-1000 employeesD-Link Ethernet Switches
The focus of the equipment is SoHo, that is, small businesses or companies and even domestic use. It meets these scenarios very well. Using for large scale, they can present difficulties to maintain throughput, that is, its use in large networks can be difficult to maintain.
Another issue to be taken into account is technical assistance, they are not as agile as the competition.
Another issue to be taken into account is technical assistance, they are not as agile as the competition.
Diretor de Tecnologia da Informação e Telecomunicação
Câmara Municipal de CampinasGovernment Administration, 501-1000 employees
Pros
Arista 7000 series
- 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.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Hospital & Health Care Company, 501-1000 employeesD-Link Ethernet Switches
- Easy to use GUI
- Inexpensive
- Available in a different number of ports.
- Support for copper as well as fiber ports.
- Available in gigabit ethernet and above speeds as well.
Deputy Manager - IT Operations (Network Infrastructure)
Pak Suzuki Motor Company LimitedAutomotive, 1001-5000 employees
Cons
Arista 7000 series
- 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.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Hospital & Health Care Company, 501-1000 employeesD-Link Ethernet Switches
- Updates frequently
- End of life cycle and end of support cycle.
- As D-Link frequently changes its products and customer have to switch very often.

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Automotive Company, 1001-5000 employeesPricing Details
Arista 7000 series
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—D-Link Ethernet Switches
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Usability
Arista 7000 series
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
D-Link Ethernet Switches
D-Link Ethernet Switches 8.6
Based on 4 answers
D-Link Ethernet Switches are working fine and fulfill all of our organization's needs cost-wise and efficiency-wise. The rating that I gave would vary based on performance and durability. We used an open environment without an IP-rated network rack, but its working fine and we handle all weather issues carefully and manage the network smoothly. Takeaways: cost effective, handles complex networks, and very good performance.
Deputy Manager
Pak Suzuki MotorsAutomotive, 1001-5000 employees
Support Rating
Arista 7000 series
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
D-Link Ethernet Switches
D-Link Ethernet Switches 7.5
Based on 4 answers
I have given it 9 out of 10 just because of its low cost and additional features that have been an integral part of any product, otherwise, the load management part was far more inferior as compared to the Cisco switches, as those switches have a spanning tree protocol built-in.

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Automotive Company, 1001-5000 employeesAlternatives Considered
Arista 7000 series
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.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Hospital & Health Care Company, 501-1000 employeesD-Link Ethernet Switches
They stack up great. In performance, Price, Physical style. I have been around many networks with a business that has spent three times as much on a network solution and Dlink matches up toe to toe. Has of now they are moving over to Cisco language. So this will improve the availability of engineers and support.
Technology Administrator/Director
Joaquin ISDEducation Management, 51-200 employees
Return on Investment
Arista 7000 series
- 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.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Hospital & Health Care Company, 501-1000 employeesD-Link Ethernet Switches
- Reduction of oscillations in the network caused by repeater equipment (which was replaced by D-links).
- Low cost of implementation and acquisition, making it possible to acquire a sufficient quantity to meet the entire park and demand.
- Due to its low price, we have no losses with maintenance, and can simply purchase other equipment for replacement.
Diretor de Tecnologia da Informação e Telecomunicação
Câmara Municipal de CampinasGovernment Administration, 501-1000 employees