• Gray metal arista dcs-7050cx4-24d8-f network switch with 24 200G ports and a yellow sticker on the top surface
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Arista

Arista DCS-7050CX4-24D8-F | 7050X4 24-Port 200G Switch, 8x 400G QSFP-DD

DCS-7050CX4-24D8-F

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Description

The Arista DCS-7050CX4-24D8-F is a high-performance 1RU data center switch featuring 24 200GbE QSFP56 ports and 8 400GbE QSFP-DD ports, delivering 8.0 Tbps wire-speed throughput. With front-to-rear airflow and dual redundant AC power supplies, this Layer 3 switch is engineered for modern cloud, spine-leaf, and high-performance computing deployments requiring ultra-low latency and flexible port configurations. Powered by Arista EOS, it supports advanced features including EVPN/VXLAN, CloudVision automation, and comprehensive telemetry.

Features

Wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding across all ports
- Ultra-low latency of 900ns in cut-through mode for latency-sensitive applications
- Programmable forwarding pipeline with flexible resource allocation
- Up to 132MB intelligent shared packet buffer with dynamic threshold allocation
- Support for VXLAN/EVPN overlays for network virtualization and multi-tenancy
- 128-way ECMP for scale-out leaf-spine fabric architectures
- Comprehensive Layer 2 features: VLANs, VRF-Lite, MLAG, LACP, STP/RSTP/MSTP
- Advanced Layer 3 routing: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, static routing, multicast (PIM)
- Quality of Service (QoS): 8 queues per port, strict priority, WRED, traffic shaping
- Security features: ACLs (L2/L3/L4), 802.1X, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, Dynamic ARP Inspection
- High availability: 1+1 redundant hot-swappable power supplies, N+1 hot-swappable fans
- Smart System Upgrade (SSU) for hitless software upgrades
- Arista LANZ (Latency Analyzer) for real-time microburst and congestion detection
- Streaming telemetry and sFlow for comprehensive network visibility
- CloudVision integration for centralized automation, monitoring, and analytics
- Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for rapid deployment at scale
- Arista EOS with full Linux access, eAPI, Python scripting, and OpenConfig support
- Support for segment routing, MPLS, and advanced traffic engineering
- MACsec ready architecture (MACsec support on specific models)
- Timestamp support for precision time protocol (PTP) and network telemetry

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

FAQs

Technical Specifications

Port Configuration: 24x 200GbE QSFP56 ports, 8x 400GbE QSFP-DD ports
- Flexible Port Speeds: QSFP56 supports 200GbE/100GbE; QSFP-DD supports 400GbE/200GbE/100GbE/40GbE
- Maximum Interfaces: Up to 72 logical ports with breakouts
- Switching Capacity: 8.0 Tbps bi-directional (16.0 Tbps full-duplex)
- Forwarding Rate: 5.3 billion packets per second
- Latency: 900 nanoseconds (cut-through mode)
- Packet Buffer: Up to 132MB intelligent shared buffer with dynamic allocation
- CPU: Quad-Core x86 processor
- System Memory: 16GB DRAM
- Flash Storage: Integrated flash memory
- Layer 3 Routing: Full wire-speed Layer 2/3 forwarding with 128-way ECMP
- Form Factor: 1RU rackmount
- Airflow: Front-to-rear airflow
- Power Supplies: Dual redundant hot-swappable AC power supplies (2x AC)
- Power Consumption: 226W typical / 465W maximum
- Cooling: N+1 hot-swappable fans
- Management: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), CloudVision
- Operating System: Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C

FAQs

Q: What is the difference between the DCS-7050CX4-24D8-F and -R models?
A: The -F suffix indicates front-to-rear airflow, while the -R suffix indicates rear-to-front airflow. Both models have identical port configurations and performance specifications but differ in cooling direction to accommodate different data center hot/cold aisle designs.

Q: Can the QSFP56 and QSFP-DD ports be configured for lower speeds?
A: Yes. The 24 QSFP56 ports support flexible configuration between 200GbE and 100GbE modes. The 8 QSFP-DD ports support 400GbE, 200GbE, 100GbE, and 40GbE modes. This allows up to 72 logical ports through breakout configurations, providing deployment flexibility.

Q: Is this switch suitable for spine or leaf deployment?
A: The DCS-7050CX4-24D8-F is suitable for both spine and leaf roles in modern data center fabrics. Its high-density 200G/400G ports make it ideal for spine aggregation or high-bandwidth leaf deployments supporting dense compute and storage environments.

Q: Does this model require software licenses for Layer 3 features?
A: Arista EOS base features come bundled with the switch. Advanced features such as full routing tables, EVPN, VXLAN, and segment routing may require optional feature licenses. Consult Arista documentation or your reseller for specific licensing requirements based on your deployment needs.

Q: What transceivers are compatible with this switch?
A: The DCS-7050CX4-24D8-F supports a wide range of 100G, 200G, and 400G transceivers including QSFP56, QSFP-DD, and compatible DAC/AOC cables. Refer to the Arista transceiver compatibility matrix and EOS release notes for the complete list of supported optics and minimum software versions.

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