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7000 series switches

byArista Networks
in Data Center Switching
4.8

Overview

Product Information on 7000 series switches

Updated 13th October 2025

What is 7000 series switches?

The 7000 Series Switches software is designed for high-performance network environments, providing scalable switching solutions for data centers and enterprise networks. The software supports a range of form factors and port densities, offering advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features that enable efficient traffic management, automation, and monitoring. It includes support for virtualization, network segmentation, and programmability through industry-standard interfaces. The software addresses business needs for reliable connectivity, flexible configuration, and operational visibility, helping organizations optimize infrastructure for cloud, virtualization, and large-scale computing workloads.

7000 series switches Pricing

The 7000 series switches software is offered through a hardware-based pricing model with costs determined by switch configuration, port density, throughput, and included features. Software licenses and optional subscriptions for network management or advanced functionalities are priced separately. Support services and warranties are available for additional fees, with total pricing varying based on specific hardware and software selections.

Overall experience with 7000 series switches

Senior Systems Engineer
<50M USD, Software
FAVORABLE

“Well designed product and platform”

5.0
Feb 10, 2025
Easy to work with, helped us find the best product for us, and made install a breeze
There are no reviews in this category.
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 16th August 2024

Arista Networks predominantly deals with data-driven, client to cloud networking and is prominently focused on servicing large data center, campus, and routing environments. With an objective to provide high accessibility, agility, automation, analytics, and security, the company uses an advanced network operating stack in its platforms.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
2004
Head office location
Santa Clara, United States
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
http://www.arista.com

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Reviewer Insights for: 7000 series switches

7000 series switches Likes & Dislikes

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Ease of use and redundancy

Like

It has a high density and supports up to 144 ports of 400 GbE. Cloud vision supports visibility and monitoring of the network, no longer need power supplies and fabric modules. It can be used in modular data switches designed to meet the demands of cloud scalable network solutions.

Like

These modular data switches are utilized in data centers and enterprise networks and these switches are designed to meet the demands of cloud-scale network solutions which provide high redundancy, high availability, and high density with 144 ports with 400 GbE.

Dislike

Order mix up and had to get different fans for proper airflow direction, everything else has been really solid

Dislike

Nothing other than the complexity involved in deployment.

Dislike

Nothing other than the tedious task of deploying this solution as it is a complex solution to deploy as compared to others in the market.

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Peer Discussions

7000 series switches Reviews and Ratings

4.8

(31 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
84%
4 Star
16%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
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1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.6

Integration & Deployment

4.7

Service & Support

4.9

Product Capabilities

4.8

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  • Senior Systems Engineer
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Well designed product and platform

    5.0
    Feb 10, 2025
    Easy to work with, helped us find the best product for us, and made install a breeze
  • SOLUTION MANAGER
    10B+ USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Arista Network Switches: A Boon for Enterprise Networks and Data Centers

    5.0
    Jan 21, 2025
    It belongs to the family of network switches and Arista these switches are great for data centers and enterprise networks and provides overall smooth and positive experience.
  • Senior Associate Client Manager
    10B+ USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Cloud-Scale Network Solutions Enhancing User Experience with High Redundancy

    5.0
    Jan 21, 2025
    High redundancy and availability makes the solution at par and creates an overall positive experience for me.
  • ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Stable product, great support

    5.0
    Jan 14, 2025
    The Arista 7000 product line is our most stable portfolio in use!
  • Network Manager
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Robust feature implementation with few limitations

    5.0
    Jan 13, 2025
    The advertised feature set is extremely robust but there are some limitations with multicast deployment options.
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