• Gray metal arista dcs-7050qx-32s-f network switch with 32 40g ports and 4 10g sfp plus in sleek rectangular design
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Arista DCS-7050QX2-32S-F | 7050QX2 32-Port 40G Switch, 4x 10G SFP+, 2.56Tbps

DCS-7050QX2-32S-F

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Description

The Arista DCS-7050QX2-32S-F is a high-performance data center switch delivering 32x 40GbE QSFP+ ports and 4x 10GbE SFP+ ports in a compact 1RU form factor. Designed for modern data centers, high-performance compute, and big data environments, it provides 2.56 Tbps switching capacity, ultra-low 550ns latency, and wire-speed Layer 2/3 forwarding. The front-to-rear airflow model includes dual 500W AC power supplies and features dynamic buffer allocation for congestion management.

Features

Wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding with advanced routing protocols
- Dynamic buffer allocation with 12 MB shared packet buffer pool
- VXLAN support for network virtualization overlays (NVO3)
- MC-LAG for multi-chassis link aggregation and redundancy
- OpenFlow support for software-defined networking (SDN)
- Advanced automation with ZTP (Zero Touch Provisioning) and APIs
- Comprehensive network telemetry and visibility features
- Hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules for high availability
- Optional built-in SSD for advanced logging and data capture
- Energy-efficient design with ~5W per 40GbE port
- Cut-through switching with 550ns latency
- Support for flexible 10G/40G port configurations

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

32x 40GbE QSFP+ ports
- 4x 10GbE SFP+ ports (shared with first QSFP+ port)
- Switching capacity: 2.56 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: 1.44 billion packets per second (1440 Mpps)
- Latency: 550ns (cut-through mode)
- MAC address table: 288,000 entries
- Packet buffer: 12 MB shared, dynamically allocated
- VLAN support: 4,096 active VLANs
- Power supplies: Dual 500W AC with front-to-rear airflow
- Form factor: 1RU rack-mountable
- Power consumption: ~5W per 40GbE port
- Hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules
- Management: Arista EOS, CLI, SNMP, API, OpenFlow, ZTP

FAQs

Q: What is the difference between the 7050QX and 7050QX2 models?
A: The 7050QX2-32S is an enhanced version offering improved performance and features compared to the original 7050QX-32S, while maintaining the same port configuration of 32x 40GbE QSFP+ and 4x 10GbE SFP+ ports.

Q: Can the QSFP+ ports be broken out into 10GbE ports?
A: Yes, up to 24 QSFP+ ports can be configured as 4x10GbE each, enabling up to 96x 10GbE plus 8x 40GbE configuration for flexible deployment scenarios.

Q: What is the airflow direction on the F model?
A: The -F suffix indicates front-to-rear airflow, designed for hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center deployments where cool air enters from the front and exhausts out the back.

Q: Is this switch suitable for leaf-spine architectures?
A: Yes, the DCS-7050QX2-32S-F is purpose-built for modern leaf-spine topologies in data centers, supporting east-west traffic patterns with high-density 10G and 40G connectivity.

Q: What software does this switch run?
A: The switch runs Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System), which provides advanced automation, programmability, and cloud networking features including VXLAN, OpenFlow, and comprehensive APIs.

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