Arista CCS-720XPM-48TH-6SY-F | 720XPM 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 90W, 4x 25G

Q: What PoE standard does the CCS-720XPM-48TH-6SY-F support?
A: This switch supports 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt PoE standards, delivering up to 90W per port to power high-demand devices such as IP cameras, wireless access points, and IoT appliances.

Q: Can I use this switch for campus edge or access layer deployments?
A: Yes, the CCS-720XPM-48TH-6SY-F is purpose-built for enterprise campus edge and access layer applications. It provides high-density Gigabit PoE connectivity with 25G uplinks, ideal for connecting end-user devices, IP phones, and PoE devices to aggregation or core switches.

Q: Does this switch require a license to operate?
A: Arista EOS comes bundled with the switch and includes the base feature set. Advanced features such as EVPN, VXLAN, and CloudVision management may require additional feature licenses or subscriptions depending on deployment needs.

Q: What is the difference between the -F and -2F suffix in Arista CCS-720XPM models?
A: The -F suffix indicates a single AC power supply configuration, while -2F indicates dual redundant AC power supplies. The -F model ships with one power supply by default, with the option to add a second for redundancy.

Q: Is MACsec encryption supported on both downlink and uplink ports?
A: Yes, the CCS-720XPM-48TH-6SY-F supports 256-bit MACsec encryption on all 48 downlink ports and 6 uplink ports, providing end-to-end Layer 2 encryption for enhanced security across the campus network.