Arista Networks DCS-7160-48TC6-R 48x 10GbE RJ45 6x 100GbE QSFP Switch

Overview

The Arista Networks DCS-7160-48TC6-R is a high-performance data center switch that delivers 48 ports of 10GbE RJ45 connectivity and 6 ports of 100GbE QSFP28 uplinks. Designed for modern cloud and enterprise environments, this switch combines low latency, non-blocking architecture and advanced telemetry to simplify network operations while supporting massive bandwidth demands.

Key Features

• 48 x 10GbE RJ45 ports for copper Ethernet access
• 6 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports for high-speed spine or aggregation links
• Non-blocking 640Gbps fabric with sub-microsecond latency
• Arista EOS operating system with programmable APIs and full visibility
• Zero-touch provisioning and automated configuration via CloudVision
• Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans for high availability
• Advanced security features including MACsec and ACLs

Technical Specifications

• Switching capacity: 640Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 476Mpps
• Port types: 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T, 6 x 100GbE QSFP28
• Latency: < 1 microsecond (typical)
• Dimensions: 1U rack mount, 440mm width
• Power: Dual hot-swap 800W power supplies (redundant)
• Operating temperature: 0 to 45 degrees Celsius
• Management: CLI, REST API, SNMP, NETCONF, gNMI

Typical Applications

• Top-of-rack (ToR) aggregation in hyperscale data centers
• High-performance compute clusters requiring low latency interconnect
• Enterprise campus cores that need both copper access and fiber uplinks
• Hybrid cloud environments that demand seamless integration with public and private clouds
• Network virtualization and SDN deployments that leverage Arista EOS programmability