Full Part Number:
Arista DCS-7280SR2A-48YC6-F
Manufacturer:
Arista Networks
Overview:
The Arista DCS-7280SR2A-48YC6-F is a next-generation 25/100 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for high-performance data center and enterprise environments. Built on Arista's proven EOS (Extensible Operating System) platform, this switch provides industry-leading performance, scalability, and reliability. With 48 25G SFP28 ports and 6 100G QSFP28 ports, the DCS-7280SR2A-48YC6-F is ideal for demanding workloads, such as cloud computing, big data analytics, high-frequency trading, and video streaming.
This model features Arista's hardware innovation with low latency, highly efficient power usage, and superior thermal performance. It’s optimized for cloud-scale data centers and offers flexible networking capabilities for modern applications and workloads.
Key Features:
48x 25G SFP28 ports & 6x 100G QSFP28 ports: Provides high-density, flexible connectivity options for demanding workloads.
Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System): Industry-leading operating system with advanced automation, programmability, and telemetry capabilities.
Low Latency and High Throughput: Supports high-performance applications with low latency for seamless operation in time-sensitive environments.
High Availability & Reliability: Redundant power supplies and fans, along with enterprise-grade reliability features to minimize downtime.
Advanced Layer 2/3 Features: Full support for both L2 and L3 switching and routing, including advanced VLAN, OSPF, BGP, and VXLAN capabilities.
Flexible Form Factor: 1U form factor for easy deployment in standard data center racks.
Energy Efficient: Optimized for lower power consumption without compromising performance.
Programmability & Automation: Supports Arista’s CloudVision for unified network management, analytics, and orchestration.
Advanced Telemetry: Comprehensive network visibility with in-depth telemetry data and monitoring.
Scalability: Built to scale horizontally in large networks to support the most demanding cloud and enterprise environments.
Applications:
Cloud Data Centers: Scalable and efficient networking for public and private cloud environments.
High-Performance Computing (HPC): Low-latency, high-throughput performance to support scientific simulations and machine learning workloads.
Enterprise Networking: Optimized for large enterprise networks requiring high bandwidth and reliability.
Big Data & Analytics: Ideal for data processing and analytics workloads that demand fast data movement and low latency.
Media & Entertainment: Supports video streaming, content delivery, and media production with high throughput.
Financial Services: Low-latency and high-throughput capabilities are perfect for financial institutions involved in high-frequency trading.
Virtualized Environments: Supports large-scale virtualized environments and software-defined networking (SDN) deployments.
Specifications:
Form Factor: 1U rackmount
Ports:
48x 25G SFP28
6x 100G QSFP28
Switching Capacity: Up to 3.6Tbps
Forwarding Rate: 2.6Bpps
Power Supply: Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies
Cooling: Dual hot-swappable fans
Latency: Sub-microsecond latency
Operating System: Arista EOS
Power Consumption: Typical 250W (varies by configuration)
Dimensions: 1.73" x 17.3" x 24" (44mm x 439mm x 610mm)
Weight: 15.4 kg (34 lbs)
Compliance: RoHS, CE, UL, and more.
Why Choose Arista DCS-7280SR2A-48YC6-F?
Unmatched Performance: With a switching capacity of 3.6Tbps and low latency, the DCS-7280SR2A-48YC6-F delivers unparalleled performance for demanding applications.
Reliability & Availability: Arista’s robust design ensures that the switch remains operational even in mission-critical environments with its redundant power supplies and fans.
Future-Proof Networking: The combination of 25G and 100G ports offers flexible upgrade paths for businesses to meet future bandwidth requirements.
Cloud and Automation Ready: Integrated with Arista CloudVision, it supports automation, network visibility, and SDN, enabling businesses to simplify operations.
Energy-Efficiency: Built to provide high performance while keeping power consumption in check, reducing operational costs.
Scalability: Whether for small businesses or large-scale data centers, the DCS-7280SR2A-48YC6-F provides the flexibility to scale with ease as your network grows.
Choose Arista for a high-performance, reliable, and scalable networking solution designed to meet the demands of today’s data-driven world.