Arista Networks is committed to the success of your business. The Arista A-List Partner Program, targeted at Resellers and Systems Integrators, is designed for simplicity with features and benefits that are straightforward to help you maximize your profitability and revenue growth. Strong partner relationships and ease of doing business constitute the foundation of our strategy.
The Arista A-List program was designed with 2 levels. You decide the level of participation that is most appropriate for your business to attain the highest return based on your investment.
A-List Partner Benefits
The Arista A-List program provides a framework to drive profitability and growth when you add Arista's revolutionary, best-of-breed products to your portfolio and differentiate yourself from the competition.
Benefits Summary
| | Preferred Partner | Gold Partner |
| Volume Requirements | No | Yes |
| Product Discount | Proportionate to Level | Proportionate to Level |
| Eligible Products | Limited | All |
| MDF | - | Eligible |
| On-Line Training |  |  |
| Early Field Trials | - | Eligible |
| Additional Demo Gear Discounts |  |  |
| Portal Access |  |  |
| Competitive Price Support |  |  |
A-List Partner Requirements
Arista's program requirements are designed for ease of doing business with no revenue requirements, no costly site surveys and no required technology specializations. The A-List program requires a value-add sales model which means fewer partners and no on-line only retailers setting street price expectations. These value-add requirements include:
Outbound face-to-face sales model. No auction websites, online only retailers, telesales or catalog only sales
Pre and post sales support with network design, configuration and trouble shooting
Drive a significant portion of overall revenue with complementary products as a solution sale
Requirements Summary
| | Preferred Partner | Gold Partner |
| Face-to-Face Sales Model | Required | Required |
| POS Data | Required | Required |
| Arista Certified Sales Expert | Recommended | One |
| Arista Certified Engineer* | Recommended | Two |
| Customer Service | 8x5 | 24x7 |
| Demo Equipment | Recommended | Required |