Enhance Your Data Center with the Arista DCS-7050SX-128-R Switch

High-Density 96-Port 10GbE SFP+ and 8-Port 40GbE QSFP+ Switch with Rear-to-Front Airflow

The Arista DCS-7050SX-128-R is a high-performance, low-latency data center switch designed for scalability and efficiency. It features 96 high-speed 10GbE SFP+ ports and 8 40GbE QSFP+ ports, delivering wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding. Optimized for modern network environments, this compact 2U switch supports rear-to-front airflow, ensuring efficient cooling in dense deployments. With a switching capacity of 2.56 Tbps, advanced network virtualization capabilities, and hot-swappable power supplies and fans, the 7050SX-128-R is ideal for cloud-scale applications, enterprise networks, and high-performance computing environments.

Product Specifications: Arista DCS-7050SX-128-R Switch (Data Sheet)

FAQs:

1. What airflow direction does the Arista DCS-7050SX-128-R support?
The “”R”” in the model number indicates rear-to-front airflow, which is designed to align with data center cooling strategies that require air intake from the rear and exhaust at the front.

2. Can the 40GbE QSFP+ ports on the DCS-7050SX-128-R be used for 10GbE connections?
Yes, each 40GbE QSFP+ port can be configured to operate as four independent 10GbE ports, providing flexibility to meet various network requirements.

3. What is the typical power consumption per port on the DCS-7050SX-128-R?
The switch has a typical power draw of less than 2 watts per 10GbE port, making it energy-efficient for high-density deployments.

4. Does the DCS-7050SX-128-R support both Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding?
Yes, the switch offers wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, ensuring high performance for various networking applications.

5. What operating system does the DCS-7050SX-128-R use?
The switch runs on the Arista Extensible Operating System (EOS), which provides a rich set of features for network automation, visibility, and flexibility.