Arista Rolls Out New Routing Capabilities for Cloud-First Enterprises

High Performance Network Software Maker Arista Networks Today we announced what we call next-generation cloud-grade routing. The logic behind this is that routing needs to evolve to meet cloud demands.

This concept is certainly relevant as the network is now doing more than simply connecting branch offices and corporate data centers. Historically, enterprises have thought of networks as separate entities: mobile, carrier, and business networks. However, most cloud apps he goes through all three, so experience and security depend on cross-domain interoperability.

Arista is Cloud grade routing It was developed a little over five years ago with the idea of ​​having a single software stack with a set of routing functions that could meet the needs of enterprises, service providers, and cloud operators. This week, he introduced some of his solutions, features and platforms for advancing cloud-grade routing.

Arista Introduces TunnelSec to Simplify Encryption

One of the new features introduced by Arista is called TunnelSec, which simplifies the use of various encryption technologies. For example, it is common for enterprises to deploy overlay networks and use both IPsec and MACsec encryption. TunnelSec encryption eliminates the need for external encryption traditionally used in networks. It does this by protecting data in transit and offers inline encryption at data rates ranging from 10G to 400G on Arista’s R3 Series routing platforms. As a result, TunnelSec removes the performance bottlenecks associated with traditional encryption deployments.

Enterprises can deploy MACsec, IPsec and VXLANsec encryption using a single network platform. This improves network economics, but also improves performance and network throughput.

“We’re seeing a trend of demand for encryption. In fact, we’ve had customers asking us to do the encryption in the data center itself, starting with the top-of-rack switches,” said Jeff Raymond.president Extensible Operating System (EOS) Arista Product Management and Services. “We extended that concept to allow customers to encrypt end-to-end.”

TunnelSec is now built into Arista’s cloud-grade routing platform. All Arista products leverage EOS and Network Data Lake (NetDL) to provide switching, routing, telemetry and common data sets across all Arista platforms in a single software base.

A single OS and data lake is Arista’s secret sauce. More and more network operations require AI-driven insights to optimize performance and protect networks. One data set and its OS allows Arista to analyze information much faster than if it had to aggregate silos of information.

Arista’s Reach Extends Beyond Cloud Giants

Innovation in this area has allowed Arista to cross the chasm from the data center to modern routing. Based in Santa Clara, California, the vendor has a significant number of customers successfully deploying cloud-grade routing. The list includes cloud giants (Microsoft, Meta), specialty cloud providers (Netflix, CDLAN, Zenlayer), service providers (Comcast, Arelion, Vocus), and Internet exchanges (Netnod, Equinix, Seattle Internet Exchange). increase. Vocus, for example, has revamped its entire backbone and edge by leveraging his Arista on 200 sites.

Introducing new edge capabilities

In addition to TunnelSec, Arista has unveiled a secure enterprise edge capability that combines data center and data center interconnect (DCI) domains. Traditionally, this technology has been used to connect two or more data centers. Arista is introducing gateway capabilities that allow customers to simplify their multi-cloud deployments.

Arista’s last announced features are encryption and timing designed for compact modular routing. A key aspect of his current 5G network build is timing. Developing infrastructure for smart cities, autonomous vehicle connectivity, and other use cases requires highly precise timing enabled by segment routing. Arista’s new features provide modular routing with precise timing and traffic encryption.

Arista Deploys Jericho 2C+ Hardware Platform

In parallel with this announcement, Arista has expanded its R3 Series portfolio with 26 new products based on the R3 Series. Broadcom Jericho 2C+ SiliconThe portfolio now includes the new R3A series with integrated TunnelSec. His 800G capable 7800R3 with 12-slot and 16-slot modular systems. 7280R3A Compact modular for metro, mobile and DCI apps. The 7280R3A series offers a 50% performance improvement.

“These products are an extension of the existing R3 family. Among the 26 products there are also several fixed systems and a new modular system,” said Raymond. “We were able to build encryption directly into all of these products as well as integrate the scale we needed for routing.”

Enhanced features/products are now available in the latest EOS release. According to Raymond, customers can choose from three “flavors” depending on their needs. The base model focuses on data centers. The Medium model offers encryption with some scalability. Finally, the full-scale model offers both routing and encryption.

Once thought of as a network vendor that only catered to the needs of cloud giants, Arista has come a long way in the last five years. Today, we offer solutions for businesses of all sizes, including medium-sized businesses. This release expands the shift to routing with the goal of helping enterprises transition to cloud-first organizations.