Arista CCS-720XP-48TXH-2C-S-2F | 720XP 48-Port Multi-Gig PoE+ Switch, 4x 25G, 2x 100G

Q: What PoE standards does the CCS-720XP-48TXH-2C-S support?
A: This switch supports 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt PoE standards, delivering up to 90W per port. With dual 1050W power supplies, it provides up to 1775W total PoE budget to power high-wattage devices like IP cameras, wireless access points, and IoT sensors.

Q: What makes this switch suitable for IoT-enabled campus environments?
A: The multi-rate capability allows each port to auto-negotiate from 100Mbps to 10Gbps, accommodating diverse device types. It supports advanced segmentation with VXLAN, EVPN, and VRF for secure IoT deployments, plus hardware-based VXLAN de-encapsulation for tunneled WiFi traffic.

Q: Is CloudVision management required for this switch?
A: While CloudVision provides advanced automation, provisioning, and telemetry features, the switch can also be managed via traditional CLI, SNMP, or web-based GUI. CloudVision is recommended for enterprise deployments requiring centralized management and analytics across multiple switches.

Q: What uplink flexibility does this switch provide?
A: The switch offers 4x 25G SFP28 and 2x 100G QSFP uplink ports, supporting a wide range of optics and cables from 1G to 100G. The 25G SFP28 ports support multi-rate operation, allowing 10G connectivity to legacy infrastructure while providing a migration path to 25G.

Q: Does this model support redundant power supplies?
A: Yes, the CCS-720XP-48TXH-2C-S supports N+1 redundant power supplies. It ships with two 1050W AC power supplies for maximum PoE capacity and power redundancy. If using a single PSU, it should be installed in power supply bay 1.