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Arista DCS-7050QX-32S-R | 7050QX 32-Port 40G Switch, 4x 10G SFP+, 2.56 Tbps

SKU:DCS-7050QX-32S-R

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Description

The Arista DCS-7050QX-32S-R is a high-performance 1RU data center switch designed for dense 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet environments. It features 32x 40GbE QSFP+ ports and 4x 10GbE SFP+ ports, delivering wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 performance with 2.56 Tbps throughput and ultra-low latency of 550ns. Equipped with dual 500W AC power supplies and rear-to-front airflow, it is ideal for leaf-spine architectures, high-performance computing, and modern cloud data centers.

Features

Wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with 2.56 Tbps non-blocking throughput
- Ultra-low latency of 550ns in cut-through mode for latency-sensitive applications
- 32x 40GbE QSFP+ ports with flexible 10GbE breakout support (up to 96x10GbE)
- 4x 10GbE SFP+ ports for direct 10G/1G connectivity
- Advanced ECMP with up to 128-way ECMP and 64-way MLAG for scalable leaf-spine designs
- VXLAN routing, bridging, and gateway support for overlay networking
- Arista Latency Analyzer (LANZ) for real-time micro-burst and congestion monitoring
- Dynamic 12 MB shared packet buffer with intelligent allocation to congested ports
- Full IPv4 and IPv6 routing support (16,000 IPv4, 8,000 IPv6 unicast routes)
- Comprehensive QoS with traffic prioritization and shaping
- Hot-swappable 1+1 redundant power supplies (dual 500W AC) and N+1 redundant fans
- Arista EOS with single binary image, zero-touch provisioning (ZTP), and advanced automation
- sFlow, NetFlow, and multi-port mirroring for network visibility and troubleshooting
- Energy-efficient design with over 92% efficient power supplies and typical 5W per 40GbE port
- Tool-less rail kit for simple installation in standard 19-inch racks

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

Ports: 32x 40GbE QSFP+ ports, 4x 10GbE SFP+ ports (shared with first QSFP+ port)
- Switching Capacity: 2.56 Tbps
- Forwarding Rate: Up to 1.44 billion packets per second
- Latency: 550ns (cut-through mode)
- Packet Buffer: 12 MB shared buffer pool with dynamic allocation
- MAC Address Table: 32,000 entries
- VLAN Support: 4,096 VLANs
- Routing Table: 16,000 IPv4 unicast routes, 8,000 IPv6 unicast routes
- Memory: 4GB DRAM, 4GB Flash
- Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9,216 bytes
- Power Supply: Dual 500W AC power supplies (redundant, hot-swappable)
- Airflow: Rear-to-front cooling
- Form Factor: 1RU, 1.75 x 19 x 16 in (4.4 x 48.3 x 40.64 cm)
- Management: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, EOS
- Certifications: 60950-1 CB Scheme, NRTL, CE, BSMI, C-Tick

FAQs

Q: What deployment scenarios is the DCS-7050QX-32S-R best suited for?
A: This switch is ideal for data center leaf-spine architectures, high-performance compute clusters, big data environments, and cloud networking deployments requiring high-density 10/40GbE switching with low latency.

Q: Can the QSFP+ ports be used for 10GbE connections?
A: Yes, up to 24 of the QSFP+ ports can be broken out to 4x10GbE each, supporting a configuration of 96x10GbE plus 8x40GbE. The 4x SFP+ ports are internally shared with the first QSFP+ port.

Q: Does this model require any additional software licenses?
A: The switch runs Arista EOS with base features included. Advanced features such as BGP, OSPF, ISIS, PIM, NAT require the Enhanced L3 License (LIC-FIX-2-E). VXLAN and VM Tracer require the Virtualization License (LIC-FIX-2-V).

Q: What is the difference between the -R and -F models?
A: The -R suffix indicates rear-to-front airflow (exhaust at front), while the -F model has front-to-rear airflow (exhaust at rear). Select the appropriate model based on your data center hot/cold aisle design.

Q: Is the power supply and fan redundant and hot-swappable?
A: Yes, the DCS-7050QX-32S-R includes dual 500W AC power supplies that are 1+1 redundant and hot-swappable, along with N+1 redundant hot-swappable fan modules for high availability.

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