Arista DCS-7010T-48-R | 7010T 48-Port Gigabit Switch, 4x 10G SFP+

Q: What deployment scenarios is the DCS-7010T-48-R best suited for?
A: The DCS-7010T-48-R is ideal for top-of-rack server edge deployments in leaf-spine architectures, dedicated IPMI and out-of-band management networks, and environments requiring high-density 1GbE connectivity with 10G uplinks. Its low power consumption and compact form factor make it perfect for space-constrained data centers.

Q: Does this switch support Layer 3 routing features?
A: Yes, but Layer 3 IPv4/IPv6 unicast and multicast routing require the Arista Enhanced license. The base EOS software includes comprehensive Layer 2 features with extensive monitoring, security, QoS, and management capabilities.

Q: Can the SFP+ uplink ports operate at both 1G and 10G speeds?
A: Yes, all four SFP+ ports support dual-speed operation at both 1GbE and 10GbE, providing flexibility to use SFP or SFP+ transceivers and a wide range of fiber or direct-attach copper cables depending on your network requirements.

Q: What is the difference between the -R and -F suffix on this model?
A: The -R suffix indicates rear-to-front (back-to-front) airflow, while -F models feature front-to-rear airflow. Choose the airflow direction based on your data center hot aisle/cold aisle configuration to ensure proper cooling efficiency.

Q: Is the switch compatible with Arista MLAG and VXLAN features?
A: Yes, the DCS-7010T-48-R running Arista EOS supports MLAG for multi-chassis link aggregation and hardware-accelerated VXLAN gateway functionality, enabling seamless integration into modern virtualized data center environments with leaf-spine designs.