Re: Arista optics

[Eric Litvin <eric () lumaoptics net>]

Luma Optics  has Arista Compatibles available.  Please bear in mind some versions of Arista OS do not accept 
compatibles.  We are happy to discuss our findings with you.

Eric
Luma Optics
650 996 7270 



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> On Jan 20, 2016, at 8:39 AM, Alex Forster <alex () alexforster com> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone!
>
> I'm trying to get buy-in to go with Arista for some new infrastructure, but the Arista optics just aren't in the 
> ballpark for us at "proof-of-concept" volume. In Cisco-land, we've had great success using Finisar optics, and 
> they've been an easy "sell" to management since many Cisco optics are just rebranded Finisar's.
>
> The relevant Arista optics I'm looking at are QSFP-100G-LR4 and SFP-10G-LR. Does anybody know what supplier(s) 
> manufacture these optics for Arista? Alternatively, does anyone have any experience using third-party comparable 
> optics (especially the 100G) in the battlefield?
>
> Since optics sales are pretty cut-throat, I do ask that you disclose if you have a financial interest in any of your 
> suggestions.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Alex Forster