arista-device-health

Diagnoses Arista EOS device health across CPU, memory, interfaces, MLAG, and VXLAN/EVPN via deterministic checks and generates a structured report.

Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vahagn-madatyan/netsec-skills-suite --skill arista-device-health
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Skill: arista-device-health
Source: https://github.com/vahagn-madatyan/netsec-skills-suite/tree/main/skills/arista-device-health
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vahagn-madatyan/netsec-skills-suite --skill arista-device-health

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Triage and diagnose Arista EOS devices to identify CPU, memory, interface, environment, MLAG, and VXLAN/EVPN health issues, enabling faster remediation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deterministic triage flow: Follow a structured procedure to quickly assess device reachability, agent health, resource usage, and overlay health.
  • Comprehensive coverage: Includes MLAG and VXLAN/EVPN extensions for data-center deployments, plus Linux-native diagnostics.
  • Actionable reporting: Generates a prioritized health report with recommended remediation steps.

Quick Start

Run the Arista EOS device health triage on a managed switch to generate a prioritized health report.

Frequently Asked Questions about arista-device-health

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I run a health triage on an Arista EOS device?

To run an Arista EOS health triage, execute standard EOS show commands and Linux-native diagnostics to assess CPU, memory, interfaces, environment, MLAG, and VXLAN/EVPN status, generating a structured, actionable health report.

What is the best way to diagnose MLAG inconsistencies on Arista switches?

The best way to diagnose MLAG inconsistencies is using a deterministic triage flow that checks device reachability, agent health, and resource usage, applying targeted EOS show commands to identify and resolve MLAG issues.

Can I use this procedure to troubleshoot VXLAN and EVPN overlay issues?

Yes, you can troubleshoot VXLAN and EVPN overlay issues by following the structured procedure to evaluate overlay health, utilizing Linux-native diagnostics and specific EOS show commands to isolate problems in data-center deployments.

Does the Arista EOS device triage work for both campus and data center deployments?

Yes, the Arista EOS device triage applies to both data center and campus deployments, providing comprehensive coverage for MLAG, VXLAN, and EVPN extensions to generate prioritized remediation steps.

Why does my Arista switch experience slow performance and how can I identify the cause?

Slow performance on an Arista switch is diagnosed by assessing device reachability, agent health, CPU, memory, and interface usage, generating a prioritized health report with recommended remediation steps based on the findings.