Description

Arista DCS-7050TX3-48C8-R 48x 10GB RJ45 8x 100GB QSFP100 B-F Air Switch

The Arista DCS-7050TX3-48C8-R is a high-performance, fixed-configuration data center switch that provides 48 x 10GbE copper ports and 8 x 100GbE QSFP28 uplinks. It is ideal for top-of-rack deployments in modern data centers, supporting high-density 10GbE access with low-latency switching, comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, and advanced security capabilities. With redundant power supplies, hot-swappable fans, and support for rear-to-front airflow, it is optimized for high availability and data center efficiency.

The Arista DCS-7050TX3-48C8-R is a fixed-configuration, high-performance, and low-latency switch designed for data centers, cloud networks, and enterprise environments. It is part of the Arista 7050X3 series, which provides a flexible, scalable solution for modern network architectures, supporting both 10/25GbE access and 40/100GbE uplinks.

Model: Arista DCS-7050TX3-48C8-R
Series: Arista 7050X3 Series
Type: Fixed-configuration, high-performance data center switch
Form Factor: 1U (Rack Unit)
Airflow: Rear-to-front airflow (denoted by the -R in the model number).
2. Interfaces and Ports
48 x 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports:
Each of the 48 ports supports 1GbE and 10GbE speeds over standard copper cabling.
8 x 100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports:
Each QSFP28 port can be configured as 100GbE, 40GbE, or broken out into 4 x 25GbE or 4 x 10GbE using breakout cables.
Console Ports:
1 x RJ45 console port for management.
1 x USB Type-A port.
Management Ports:
1 x 10/100/1000 management RJ45 Ethernet port.
3. Performance
Switching Capacity: 3.6 Tbps (terabits per second).
Forwarding Rate: 1.8 Bpps (billion packets per second).
Latency: Ultra-low latency of sub-microsecond, optimized for high-performance data center operations.
Packet Buffer: 32 MB shared packet buffer.
MAC Address Table: Supports up to 128,000 MAC addresses.
IPv4 and IPv6 Routing Table:
IPv4: Up to 144,000 routes.
IPv6: Up to 48,000 routes.
4. Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features
Layer 2 Features:
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging with support for up to 4,000 VLANs.
Spanning Tree Protocols: STP, RSTP, and MSTP for loop prevention.
Link Aggregation: Supports IEEE 802.3ad LACP for bundling multiple physical links.
Jumbo Frame Support: Supports jumbo frames with an MTU size of up to 9,216 bytes.
Layer 3 Features:
Full support for IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, and RIP.
Multicast: Supports IGMP v1/v2/v3 and PIM-SM, PIM-DM, and PIM-SSM for efficient multicast routing.
VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding): Provides support for VRF-lite for network segmentation.
VXLAN: Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) support for network virtualization, enabling Layer 2 overlay networks over Layer 3 infrastructure.
Equal-Cost Multi-Path (ECMP): Supports up to 128-way ECMP routing for load balancing.
5. Quality of Service (QoS)
Traffic Prioritization: Supports IEEE 802.1p class of service (CoS) with up to 8 hardware queues per port.
Traffic Shaping and Policing: Allows control over bandwidth allocation and prioritization.
Congestion Management: Includes support for Data Center TCP (DCTCP) and Explicit Congestion Notification (ECN) for advanced congestion control.
6. Security Features
Access Control Lists (ACLs): Both standard and extended ACLs for filtering traffic based on Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 information.
Port Security: MAC address limiting and control to prevent unauthorized access.
Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI): Protects against ARP spoofing attacks.
DHCP Snooping: Prevents rogue DHCP servers from distributing incorrect IP addresses.
AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting): Integration with RADIUS and TACACS+ for secure user authentication and authorization.
Control Plane Protection (CoPP): Protects the control plane from denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.
7. Network Management and Monitoring
Management Interfaces:
Command Line Interface (CLI).
Web-based management.
Support for REST APIs and JSON-RPC for programmable network management.
SNMP: Supports SNMP v1, v2, and v3 for remote management.
sFlow: Real-time traffic monitoring and analytics with sFlow support.
Telemetry: Streaming telemetry provides real-time network visibility and performance monitoring.
Zero-Touch Provisioning: Allows for automatic configuration and deployment in large networks.
8. Stacking
Multi-chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG): Allows for stacking of switches without the need for a dedicated stacking cable, providing redundancy and higher availability with link aggregation across multiple switches.
9. Power and Cooling
Power Supply:
Dual, hot-swappable, redundant power supplies.
Options for AC or DC power supplies.
Typical power consumption: around 250W, depending on the configuration.
Cooling:
Rear-to-front airflow for efficient cooling in data center environments (denoted by -R).
Hot-swappable, redundant fan modules.
10. Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F).
Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing.
Acoustic Noise: Less than 64 dBA at full load.
11. Reliability and Redundancy
Redundant Power Supplies: Supports dual hot-swappable power supplies for high availability.
Hot-Swappable Fans: Fans are also hot-swappable, ensuring minimal downtime during replacements or upgrades.
In-Service Software Upgrades (ISSU): Allows for software upgrades without impacting network traffic, ensuring continuous uptime.
12. Compliance and Certifications
RoHS: Compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive.
Safety and Emissions:
CE, FCC, UL, and other international safety standards.
Compliance with EMC regulations, including FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A.
13. Use Cases
Data Center Top-of-Rack (ToR): Ideal for high-density server connectivity with 10GbE ports for servers and 100GbE uplinks to the core or spine layer.
Leaf-Spine Architectures: Suitable for deployment in modern data center leaf-spine architectures with high-speed 100GbE interconnects.
Cloud Networking: Designed for scalable, high-performance networking in cloud and service provider environments.
Enterprise Networks: Provides high-density, low-latency connectivity for enterprise applications.
Part Number : DCS-7050TX3-48C8-R
Condition : REF