Arista DCS-7010TX-48C-DC-RV3A-F | 7010X 48-Port Gigabit DC Switch, 4x 25G SFP28

Q: What is the RV3A designation in this model?
A: The RV3A designation indicates a specific rack-mounting form factor designed for MGX or similar telco/data center racks. This version includes integrated Power Entry Modules (PEMs) and rack rails for installation in racks accommodating 19-inch equipment.

Q: Can this switch support 10GBASE-T on the copper ports?
A: No, the copper RJ45 ports on the 7010TX-48C-DC support 10/100/1000BASE-T only. The four SFP28 uplink ports provide higher-speed connectivity at 1G, 10G, or 25G using appropriate optics or DAC cables.

Q: What deployment scenarios is this switch best suited for?
A: This switch is ideal for data center top-of-rack deployments requiring gigabit server connectivity, out-of-band management networks, virtualization clusters, and storage fabrics. The DC power option makes it suitable for telco and carrier-grade environments with DC power infrastructure.

Q: Does this model support stacking or chassis redundancy?
A: The 7010TX-48C-DC supports MLAG (Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation) for high availability and redundancy, but does not support traditional stacking. It features redundant DC power supplies and hot-swappable fans for component-level redundancy.

Q: What software features are included with Arista EOS?
A: Arista EOS provides advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features including VXLAN overlay networking, EVPN, flexible forwarding tables, comprehensive QoS, security features, automation via REST API and CloudVision integration, consistent with all Arista switches.