Optimize Your Network with the Arista DCS-7050SX2-72Q-F Switch

High-Performance 48-Port 10GbE SFP+ and 6-Port 40GbE QSFP+ Switch with Front-to-Back Airflow

The Arista 7050X2 Series DCS-7050SX2-72Q-F is a high-performance, ultra-low latency network switch designed for modern cloud data centers, high-performance computing, and enterprise environments. Featuring 48 high-speed 10GbE SFP+ ports and 6 ultra-fast 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks, it provides exceptional switching capacity of up to 1.44 Tbps with wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding. Its front-to-back airflow design ensures efficient cooling in high-density deployments. Powered by Arista EOS, this switch delivers advanced automation, network telemetry, virtualization support, and real-time traffic monitoring, making it an ideal choice for scalable, next-generation network infrastructures.

Product Specifications: Arista DCS-7050SX2-72Q-F (Data Sheet)

FAQs:

What airflow direction does the Arista DCS-7050SX2-72Q-F support?
The “”F”” in the model number indicates front-to-back airflow, which is designed to align with data center cooling strategies that require air intake from the front and exhaust at the back.

Can the 40GbE QSFP+ ports on the DCS-7050SX2-72Q-F 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.

What is the typical power consumption per port on the DCS-7050SX2-72Q-F?
The switch has a typical power draw of less than 2 watts per 10GbE port, making it energy-efficient for high-density deployments.

Does the DCS-7050SX2-72Q-F 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.

What operating system does the DCS-7050SX2-72Q-F use?
The switch runs on the Arista Extensible Operating System (EOS), which provides a rich set of features for network automation, visibility, and flexibility.