What is it?
Arista builds wired and wireless local area networks (WLANs) on a strong foundation of best-in-class hardware, one consistent operating system, scalable design methodologies and the ability to test and validate design changes without impacting the live network. For customers, Arista Cognitive Campus means an efficient and fast network that simply works.
Why should you care?
As campus networks become the foundation for business-critical applications, the need for highly available wired and Wi-Fi networks has never been so important. In healthcare, downtime can be life threatening, in manufacturing, it can result in millions of dollars in losses and in utilities, it can bring a halt to the daily lives of millions of people.
Arista helps network engineers; systems architects and IT executives build networks that JUST STAY UP!
How does it work?
The key elements of Arista's effective and efficient network solutions include:
- One operating system across the whole network
- One management console across the entire network
- Software templates that provide validated, scalable designs with:
- Multi-chassis link aggregation (MLAG)
- Virtual extensible local area networking (VXLAN)
- Ethernet virtual private networking (EVPN)
- A distributed Wi-Fi control plane that allows access points (APs) to stay up even if the management plane goes down
- Smart software upgrades with no impact to end users
- The lowest common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) in the industry, which means less unplanned downtime for users
- Arista Cloud Test which uses a digital twin to test and validate changes
Differentiation in the market
Arista strives for consistency with zero-touch operations, zero-trust networking and secure, highly available networks. They offer:
- Quick proof of concept (PoC) set up time
- High quality solutions
- One centralized tool to troubleshoot switches and access points on both wired and wireless networks
- Hitless upgrades to access points and switches without a noticeable impact
How should you position and sell?
Partners should position Arista Cognitive Campus as a high performance, worry-free, secure wired or wireless networking solution for any size business that is looking for a truly hands-off experience. Arista delivers positive customer experiences with virtually zero planned or unplanned downtime and built-in security features to proactively counter cyber attacks.
More information
Watch this on demand webinar to learn more about the unique network architecture that Arista uses to build highly resilient and available campus networks.
Arrow value add
The Arrow Arista team provides partners with configuration and quoting assistance, and the information needed to differentiate Arista from the competition. Arrow experts recommend complementary products and services to complete solution offerings.
Arrow Capital Solutions provides financing to make Arista's products and services affordable and cost-effective for customers.
