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Arista DCS-7050CX3-32S-F | 7050X3 32-Port 100G Switch, 6.4Tbps, 2x 10G SFP+

DCS-7050CX3-32S-F

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Description

The Arista DCS-7050CX3-32S-F is a high-performance 1RU data center switch engineered for demanding leaf-spine and cloud environments. With 32 x 100G QSFP ports supporting flexible breakout modes including 4x25G and 4x10G, plus 2 x 10G SFP+ uplinks, this switch delivers 6.4 Tbps throughput and ultra-low latency from 800 nanoseconds. Powered by Arista EOS for advanced automation and programmability, the DCS-7050CX3-32S-F is ideal for high-density 100G deployments, storage fabrics, and cloud-scale networks requiring wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 performance.

Features

Wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with full routing protocol support (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP)
- VXLAN with hardware VTEP support for network virtualization and overlay networks
- 128-way Equal-Cost Multi-Path (ECMP) routing for scalable fabric designs
- 64-way Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG) for high availability
- Advanced QoS with 8 egress queues per port, traffic shaping, and policing
- IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging supporting up to 4,096 VLANs
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP, RSTP, MSTP) for loop prevention
- Jumbo frame support up to 9,216 bytes
- Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) for network segmentation
- LANZ (Latency Analyzer) for real-time microburst and congestion monitoring
- Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for rapid deployment and automation
- Dynamic Load Balancing (DLB) for optimized traffic distribution
- Control Plane Policing (CoPP) and comprehensive security features
- Hot-swappable redundant power supplies and fan trays for high availability
- Arista CloudVision integration for centralized management and analytics
- Compatible with full range of 100G QSFP28, 40G QSFP+, 10G SFP+, and 1G SFP optics

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

32 x 100G QSFP ports supporting 100G, 40G, 4x25G, 4x10G, and 2x50G breakout modes
- 2 x 10G SFP+ uplinks
- Switching capacity: 6.4 Tbps bidirectional
- Forwarding rate: Up to 2 Bpps (billion packets per second)
- Latency: From 800 nanoseconds with cut-through switching
- Packet buffer: 32 MB shared buffer memory
- MAC address table: 288,000 entries
- Unified Forwarding Table (UFT): Up to 256K entries (configurable for L2/L3)
- 1RU form factor, front-to-rear airflow
- Power consumption: Typical 168W, under 7W per 100G port
- Dual redundant hot-swappable 500W AC power supplies (Platinum rated)
- Operating system: Arista EOS with full Layer 2 and Layer 3 features
- Dimensions: 1U rack-mountable
- Management: CLI, web GUI, SNMP, NetConf, REST API, CloudVision
- Standards compliance: IEEE 802.3, 802.1Q, FCC, EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 300 386

FAQs

Q: What deployment scenarios is the DCS-7050CX3-32S-F best suited for?
A: The DCS-7050CX3-32S-F is ideal for data center leaf-spine fabrics, high-performance storage networks, cloud environments, and AI/ML clusters requiring ultra-low latency and high-density 100G connectivity. It supports flexible breakout modes, making it suitable for mixed-speed deployments and gradual migration from 10G/40G to 100G.

Q: Does this switch support flexible port speed configurations?
A: Yes, each QSFP port supports multiple speed modes including native 100G, 40G, 4x25G, 4x10G, and 2x50G breakout configurations, providing up to 128 x 10G or 25G ports when using breakout cables. This flexibility allows for cost-effective scalability and mixed-speed fabric designs.

Q: What is the difference between the -F and -R models?
A: The -F suffix indicates front-to-rear airflow, while the -R suffix indicates rear-to-front airflow. Choose the airflow direction that matches your data center cooling architecture to ensure proper thermal management and energy efficiency.

Q: Is Arista EOS licensing required for full functionality?
A: Arista EOS includes comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 features in the base system. Advanced features such as VXLAN routing, EVPN, and automation capabilities are available through the standard EOS software. Contact your Arista representative or reseller for current licensing details.

Q: What is the end-of-sale status for this product?
A: Arista announced end of sale for the 7050CX3-32S family in September 2025, with the last order date on March 20, 2026. Software bug-fix support will continue through March 20, 2029. This model remains a capable and well-supported 100G platform for organizations not yet requiring 400G or 800G speeds.

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