Arista DCS-7280QR-C72
The Arista DCS-7280QR-C72-R is a high-performance data center switch designed for environments requiring extensive 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) connectivity. Below are its key specifications:
Port Configuration:
- Total Ports: 72
- 40GbE QSFP+ Ports: 56
- 100GbE QSFP Ports: 16
Performance:
- Switching Capacity: Up to 6.4 Terabits per second (Tbps)
- Forwarding Rate: Up to 2.88 billion packets per second (Bpps)
- Latency: As low as 3.8 microseconds
Buffer and Memory:
- Packet Buffer: 16 GB
- System Memory: 16 GB DRAM
- Flash Storage: 4 GB
Physical Dimensions:
- Form Factor: 2 Rack Units (2RU)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 19 x 1.75 x 20.6 inches (48.3 x 4.4 x 52.3 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg)
Power and Cooling:
- Typical Power Consumption: 725 Watts
- Power Supplies: Dual redundant, hot-swappable AC or DC options
- Airflow Direction: Rear-to-front (R)
Environmental Specifications:
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Operating Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing
Advanced Features:
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 Forwarding: Wire-speed performance
- Virtual Output Queues: Eliminate head-of-line blocking
- VXLAN Support: For next-generation data center architectures
- Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP): Simplifies deployment
- Advanced Event Monitoring (AEM): Enhances network visibility
- Accelerated sFlow: For high-capacity network monitoring
