Arista Networks (ANET) 15 Feb 192018 Q4 Earnings call transcript

Welcome to the Fourth Quarter 2018 Arista Networks Financial Results Earnings Conference Call.

During the call, all participants will be in a listen-only mode. After the presentation, we will conduct a question-and-answer session. Instructions will be provided at that time. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded and will be available for replay from the Investor Relations section at the Arista website following this call. the to turn now will call Mr. over I and Elliott, Director Development. Business of Chuck Investor begin. may you Sir,

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with Aaron Fargo. Your next question Wells from Rakers comes

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next comes Your with Securities. from Srini question Macquarie Pajjuri

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