Arista Networks is a leader in cloud networking solutions, offering a broad range of network products for data centers, campuses, and cloud environments. Their products are known for their high performance, scalability, and programmability. Here's a breakdown of their main product categories:
Arista EOS® (Extensible Operating System): The foundation of Arista's network solutions, EOS is a high-performance, Linux-based operating system designed specifically for cloud networking. It provides features like:
Scalability: EOS can scale to support even the largest and most demanding networks.
Reliability: EOS is designed to be highly reliable and available, with features like redundant hardware and software components.
Programmability: EOS is a programmable operating system, which allows network administrators to automate tasks and customize the network to meet their specific needs.
CloudSwitches: Arista offers a wide range of cloud switches designed for different use cases, including:
Modular Spine Switches: These high-density switches are designed for the core of large data center networks. They provide high performance and scalability, with support for a large number of ports and high-bandwidth connections.
Multi-function Programmable Leaf and Spine Switches: These versatile switches can be used in either leaf or spine positions in a data center network. They offer a high-performance forwarding engine and a programmable data plane, which allows for customization.
Cognitive Campus Switches: These switches are designed for use in campus environments. They offer a variety of features that are specifically designed for campus networks, such as Power over Ethernet (PoE) and support for Voice over IP (VoIP). Cloud Routers: Arista also offers a line of cloud routers that are designed for high-performance routing in data center and cloud environments. These routers offer features like:
Scalability: Cloud routers can scale to support even the largest and most demanding networks.
Performance: Cloud routers are designed to provide high-performance routing for a variety of traffic types.
Security: Cloud routers include a variety of security features to help protect your network from attacks.
Arista CloudVision®: This is a network management platform that provides a centralized view of your entire Arista network. CloudVision allows you to:
Monitor your network health and performance.
Automate network tasks.
These are just some of the Arista network products that are available. Arista offers a wide range of products to meet the needs of any size or type of network.