Arista Switch Review – Replace Cisco?
Are Arista switches any good? My review is based on a long history with Cisco and my recent experience with Arista. Do they hold up to Cisco? Let’s take a look.
Read More →Are Arista switches any good? My review is based on a long history with Cisco and my recent experience with Arista. Do they hold up to Cisco? Let’s take a look.
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In this post, I will review a basic MLAG configuration on Arista switches and, during the MLAG configuration, compare Cisco’s vPC and MLAG.
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Network devices and workstations had a 9-pin Serial Port. Today, there are converters for the 9-pin cable, or better, an all-in-one cable.
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Many businesses have more than one Internet connection for redundancy. For redundancy, Most of the topologies in this post include two firewalls and ISPs.
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If you are still using SNMP v1 or v2 you should seriously consider SNMP v3. Here are my notes for SNMP v3 setup of a Arista Switch.
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Here are my notes for the first-time setup of an Arista Switch using the CLI and console. Be aware of VRFs, SVIs, and SSH access.
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I created this NX-OS (Nexus) cheat sheet when building out an extensive Nexus switch network that included multiple vPCs, using 5K, 7K, 9K units.
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Cisco VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding) is a technology that allows having more than one routing table on a single router or switch.
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A basic, minimum Cisco switch best practice configuration is necessary for function and security. It’s essential to understand each command before use.
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