Arista Networks DCS-7050SX-64-R 48-Port 10G SFP+ 4-Port 40GB QSFP Ethernet Switch

Arista Networks DCS-7050SX-64-R: High-Performance 10/40GbE Data Center Switch for Unmatched Agility

Elevate your network infrastructure with the Arista Networks DCS-7050SX-64-R, a cutting-edge 48-Port 10G SFP+ and 4-Port 40GB QSFP Ethernet Switch. Engineered for the most demanding enterprise, cloud, and high-performance computing environments, this powerful switch delivers unparalleled performance, scalability, and operational efficiency. Designed as a cornerstone for modern data centers, the DCS-7050SX-64-R provides the high-density 10 Gigabit connectivity required for server aggregation and robust 40 Gigabit uplinks for spine or inter-switch links, ensuring your applications run faster and your network scales seamlessly with future demands. Experience the reliability and advanced features that Arista Networks is known for, all within a compact 1RU form factor.

Key Features & Benefits:

• High-Density 10GbE Connectivity: With 48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, this switch offers extensive connectivity for a large number of servers, storage devices, and other network endpoints, maximizing rack space efficiency and reducing cabling complexity.
• Blazing-Fast 40GbE Uplinks: Four 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports provide high-bandwidth uplinks, enabling efficient data transfer to the network core or between switches, which is absolutely crucial for modern leaf-spine architectures and high-throughput requirements.
• Ultra-Low Latency & Wire-Speed Performance: Experience non-blocking, wire-speed forwarding across all ports, ensuring minimal delay for latency-sensitive applications and consistent performance even under the heaviest network loads.
• Arista EOS Integration: Leverage the power of Arista\'s Extensible Operating System (EOS), renowned for its single-image modular architecture, unmatched programmability, extensive automation capabilities, and industry-leading resilience for simplified operations.
• Advanced Monitoring & Analytics: Gain deep visibility into network performance with features like Latency Analyzer (LANZ) and others, helping in proactive troubleshooting, optimizing network operations, and ensuring service level agreements are met.
• Energy Efficient Design: Engineered for optimal power consumption, this switch helps to reduce operational costs and minimize environmental impact without compromising on performance or functionality.
• High Availability: Features redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans (with reverse airflow for efficient hot-aisle containment) to ensure continuous operation and simplify maintenance, significantly enhancing overall network reliability and uptime.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Arista Networks
• Model/Part Number: DCS-7050SX-64-R
• Port Configuration: 48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, 4 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports
• Switching Capacity: Up to 1.28 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 960 Mpps
• Latency: Sub-microsecond
• Form Factor: 1RU (Rack Unit)
• Operating System: Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System)
• Power Supplies: Redundant, hot-swappable AC/DC options (reverse airflow)
• Cooling: Redundant, hot-swappable fans (reverse airflow - port-side exhaust)
• Supported Protocols: Extensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including advanced routing, multicast, and QoS capabilities

Ideal Applications:

• Data Center Top-of-Rack (ToR): Perfect for connecting large numbers of servers and storage within a single rack, providing high-density 10GbE access and robust 40GbE uplinks to the aggregation layer.
• Leaf-Spine Network Architectures: Serves as a high-performance leaf switch, connecting end-hosts and forwarding traffic to spine switches with minimal latency, forming a highly scalable and efficient data center fabric.
• Cloud Networking: Supports the demanding requirements of both public and private cloud environments, offering the scalability, automation, and performance needed for dynamic workloads.
• High-Performance Computing (HPC): Provides the low-latency, high-bandwidth interconnectivity essential for HPC clusters, scientific research, and other compute-intensive applications where every millisecond counts.
• Enterprise Data Centers: Upgrade your enterprise network with reliable, high-speed connectivity for critical business applications, virtualized environments, and large-scale data transfer needs.