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

Q: What airflow direction does the DCS-7050CX4-24D8-R support?
A: The -R suffix indicates rear-to-front airflow, also known as back-to-front or exhaust airflow. Air is drawn from the rear of the switch and exhausted through the front, which is ideal for hot aisle containment in data centers.

Q: Can the 200G QSFP56 ports be used for 100G connections?
A: Yes, each 200G QSFP56 port supports flexible configuration between 200GbE and 100GbE modes. You can deploy native 200G optics or use breakout cables for dual 100G connectivity per port.

Q: Is this switch suitable for spine or leaf deployment?
A: The DCS-7050CX4-24D8-R is ideal for both spine and leaf roles in modern data center fabrics. Its high port density and 8.0 Tbps capacity make it well-suited for spine aggregation, while the flexible port speeds support leaf-to-spine and leaf-to-server connectivity.

Q: Does this model require separate software licensing?
A: Arista switches run EOS operating system. Licensing requirements depend on the features and support level required. Contact your Arista representative or authorized reseller for current licensing options and CloudVision integration details.

Q: What is the maximum number of logical ports supported?
A: With port breakouts enabled, the switch supports up to 72 logical ports. This is achieved by breaking out the 400G QSFP-DD ports into multiple lower-speed interfaces such as 2x200G, 4x100G, or 4x25G depending on configuration needs.