Arista Networks Expands Ai-Driven Campus and Branch Networking Offerings

Published: 2025-07-01 13:35:51 ET ANET

Published on 07/01/2025 at 13:35

Arista Networks announced several AI-driven enterprise products that deliver an expanded set of switching, Wi-Fi 7 access point, and WAN capabilities. In conjunction, Arista acquired the VeloCloud®?SD-WAN portfolio from Broadcom. Reliable networks that are always on, easy to operate, and with built-in security are, therefore, more important than ever.

Arista continues to embrace this challenge with an expanding set of hardware and software solutions optimized for various customer needs. VeloCloud offers leading cloud-delivered SD-WAN solutions with integrated security, complementing Arista's wired and wireless switching portfolio. VeloCloud solutions comprise a range of edge hardware platforms featuring integrated secure firewalling and application-optimized SD-WAN, available with a choice of integrated Wi-Fi and/or 5G mobile connectivity.

This portfolio of solutions provides expanded choice and performance for Arista customers, enabling global WAN services to interconnect data centers and distributed campus offices, while complementing Arista's existing CloudEOS®? routing stack and high-end 7000-series WAN routers. Arista is also introducing the AWE-7220R WAN router with regional connectivity.

Together with the previously announced AWE-7230R and AWE-7250R systems, customers can build a hub-spine and VeloCloud micro-edge WAN topology. Key additions to the switching and wireless portfolio include: A new compact, fanless 12-port PoE switch that is also 60W capable in the 710 family of access switches, designed for remote office and branch deployments. A new ruggedized outdoor Wi-Fi7 access point, the O-435, designed for harsh industrial and outdoor environments, features a 2x2 tri-radio and a fourth dedicated tri-band multi-function radio.

A new entry-level 2x2 tri-radio Wi-Fi 7 indoor access point, the C-400, targeted for cost-effective, high-volume service provider-managed (MSP) branch environments, including SMBs, multi-dwelling units, and small remote offices.