Arista CCS-722XPM-48ZY8-F | 722XPM 48-Port 2.5G PoE+ Switch, 890W, 8x 25G SFP28

Q: What is the maximum PoE power budget available?
A: The CCS-722XPM-48ZY8-F provides 890W PoE budget with a single 1050W AC PSU, or up to 1835W with dual redundant PSUs. Each of the 48 ports supports up to 60W per port via 802.3bt PoE++, ideal for powering high-performance Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, PTZ cameras, and IoT devices.

Q: Does this switch support MACsec encryption?
A: Yes, the CCS-722XPM-48ZY8-F includes hardware-based 256-bit MACsec encryption on all downlink and uplink ports, providing layer-2 data plane security to protect against eavesdropping in zero-trust campus environments without impacting performance.

Q: What is CloudVision and is it required?
A: CloudVision is Arista's optional cloud-based or on-premises network management platform that provides zero-touch provisioning, real-time telemetry, automated compliance, and predictive analytics. While not required, it significantly simplifies deployment and ongoing operations. The switch runs Arista EOS and can be managed via CLI, SNMP, or traditional methods.

Q: Can this switch be used for Wi-Fi 6 AP deployments?
A: Absolutely. The 48x 2.5G multigigabit ports with 60W PoE++ per port are specifically designed for high-density Wi-Fi 6/6E access point deployments, providing both the bandwidth and power required for modern wireless infrastructure while the 8x 25G uplinks ensure non-blocking aggregation.

Q: What routing and Layer 3 capabilities does it support?
A: The CCS-722XPM-48ZY8-F supports advanced Layer 3 routing with up to 16K IPv4 routes and 6K IPv6 routes. Routing protocols include OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, and VXLAN/EVPN for campus fabric deployments. Advanced licenses unlock full routing tables and additional features. It also supports VRFs for multi-tenancy and network segmentation.