Arista DCS-7050SX-72Q-F 48x 10GB SFP+ 6x 40GB QSFP+ Front-to-Back Airflow Switch
Overview
The Arista DCS-7050SX-72Q-F is a high-performance, low-latency data center switch designed for high-density 10/40GbE environments. This switch is part of Arista's 7050X series, built for cloud data centers, enterprise networks, and service providers needing advanced networking features. The Arista DCS-7050SX-72Q-F switch is a high-performance option for data centers requiring dense 10GbE and 40GbE port configurations, along with advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking capabilities. Below are the detailed specifications:
Specifications
Part Number : DCS-7050SX-72Q-F
Condition : Seller refurbished
Series: Arista 7050X Series
Form Factor: 1 RU (Rack Unit)
Cooling: Front-to-back airflow (denoted by the "F" in the model)
Port Configuration:
Total Ports:
48 x 10GbE SFP+ ports
6 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports
Flexible Port Configuration:
The 40GbE QSFP+ ports can be broken out into 4 x 10GbE ports, providing up to 72 x 10GbE ports.
Each 40GbE port supports 40GBASE-SR4, LR4, and various 40GbE QSFP+ optics.
Performance:
Switching Capacity: 1.44 Tbps (Terabits per second).
Forwarding Rate: 1.07 Bpps (Billion packets per second).
Latency: As low as 550ns for Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding.
Buffering:
Packet Buffer: 12 MB shared packet buffer.
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:
Layer 2:
VLAN support (802.1Q) with up to 4,096 VLANs.
Link Aggregation (LACP 802.3ad) and MLAG (Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation).
STP (Spanning Tree Protocol), RSTP, and MSTP.
Jumbo Frames support (up to 9216 bytes).
Layer 3:
OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, and RIP routing protocols.
Support for IPv4 and IPv6 unicast and multicast routing.
VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding) for network segmentation.
ECMP (Equal-Cost Multi-Path) routing with up to 128-way paths.
Advanced Features:
VXLAN: Supports VXLAN for network virtualization with hardware-based VXLAN routing.
QoS (Quality of Service):
Supports 8 hardware queues per port.
Advanced QoS with traffic classification, marking, policing, and shaping.
Security:
MACsec (802.1AE) encryption support for secure communication.
Access Control Lists (ACLs) for Layer 2 to Layer 4 traffic filtering.
Power and Environmental:
Power Supply: Dual hot-swappable, redundant power supplies.
Typical Power Consumption: Approximately 280W (varies depending on configuration).
Cooling: Front-to-back airflow with hot-swappable fans.
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
Operating Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing.
Physical Dimensions:
Dimensions: 1.72 inches (4.4 cm) height x 19 inches (48.26 cm) width x 18 inches (45.72 cm) depth.
Weight: 21 pounds (9.5 kg).
Management and Monitoring:
Management:
CLI (Command-Line Interface) via SSH and console.
Web-based GUI (optional with Arista CloudVision).
SNMPv2/v3, Syslog, and sFlow for monitoring and management.
Supports automation tools and APIs like NETCONF, JSON-RPC, and EOS SDK.
Monitoring:
Advanced telemetry and real-time monitoring features.
Arista’s Extensible Operating System (EOS) with features like ZTP (Zero Touch Provisioning) and Event Monitor.
Use Cases:
Data Center Spine/Leaf Architectures: Provides high-density 10GbE and 40GbE connectivity with low latency, making it suitable for large-scale cloud and enterprise data centers.
High-Performance Computing (HPC): Low-latency switching and high throughput for compute-intensive environments.
Cloud and Virtualized Environments: VXLAN support and extensive programmability make it ideal for cloud and virtualization use cases.
Key Features:
High Port Density: Provides up to 72 ports of 10GbE connectivity in a compact 1RU design.
Scalability: With support for MLAG, VXLAN, and ECMP, the switch is highly scalable for modern data centers.
Low Latency: Ultra-low latency (as low as 550ns) suitable for latency-sensitive applications like financial trading.
