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Arista DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F | 7050X3 96-Port 25G Switch, 2RU, 8x 100G QSFP28

DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F

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Description

The Arista DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F is a high-density 2RU data center switch delivering 96 ports of 1/10/25GbE SFP28 and 8 ports of 40/100GbE QSFP28, with 6.4 Tbps bidirectional throughput and ultra-low 800ns latency. Ideal for hyperscale leaf deployments, high-frequency trading, and bandwidth-intensive storage fabrics, it features wire-speed Layer 2/3 forwarding, flexible port grouping, and front-to-rear airflow. Powered by Arista EOS, it enables programmable automation and seamless integration into modern spine-leaf architectures.

Features

Wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding with full line-rate performance across all ports
- Hardware-accelerated VXLAN routing and bridging for network virtualization and overlay deployments
- Advanced buffer architecture with 32MB shared packet buffer for microburst absorption
- Unified Forwarding Table (UFT) for flexible allocation of MAC, IPv4, IPv6, and ACL resources
- Hardware-integrated NAT and time-stamping capabilities
- Comprehensive Layer 2 features: VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, MLAG for multi-chassis link aggregation
- Rich Layer 3 routing: OSPF, BGP, ECMP, UCMP (traffic-aware unequal-cost multipath)
- LANZ (Latency Analyzer) for real-time microburst detection and network congestion visibility
- DANZ advanced mirroring and sFlow for network monitoring and troubleshooting
- OpenFlow, DirectFlow, and programmable packet pipeline for SDN integration
- CloudVision integration for centralized provisioning, telemetry, and lifecycle management
- Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and USB-based self-configuration and recovery
- Stateful Fault Repair (SFR) for hitless software upgrades and system recovery
- Full Linux shell access with bash, Python, C++, and Go support for custom scripting
- Single binary EOS image for consistent operation across all Arista platforms
- Up to 128 logical 10/25G ports or 64 logical 50G ports with breakout cable support

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.

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Technical Specifications

96x 1/10/25G SFP28 ports (configurable in groups of 4)
- 8x 40/100G QSFP28 ports (support 100GbE, 40GbE, 4x25GbE, 4x10GbE, 2x50GbE)
- Switching capacity: 6.4 Tbps bidirectional
- Forwarding rate: 2 billion packets per second
- Latency: 800 nanoseconds (wire-speed cut-through)
- MAC address table: 288,000 entries
- Packet buffer: 32MB fully shared
- CPU: Quad-core x86 processor
- Memory: 8GB DRAM, 8GB Flash
- Management: CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, API (eAPI, OpenConfig), Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
- Power: Dual redundant AC power supplies (1+1), 94% efficient, typical 218W, max 453W
- Cooling: N+1 redundant hot-swappable fans
- Airflow: Front-to-rear (port-side intake, indicated by -F suffix)
- Dimensions: 19" W x 3.46" H (2RU) x 19.8" D
- Weight: 43 lbs (19.5 kg)
- Operating system: Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System)

FAQs

Q: What port speeds does the DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F support?
A: The 96 SFP28 ports support 1GbE, 10GbE, and 25GbE speeds in any combination, configurable in groups of four. The 8 QSFP28 ports support 100GbE, 40GbE, and can be broken out to 4x25GbE, 4x10GbE, or 2x50GbE for flexible connectivity.

Q: What is the difference between -F and -R airflow models?
A: The -F suffix indicates front-to-rear (port-side intake) airflow for cold-aisle containment, while -R models feature rear-to-front (back-to-front) airflow for hot-aisle deployments. Choose based on your data center cooling architecture.

Q: Does this switch require licensing for routing features?
A: Advanced features like full routing tables (up to 256K routes), EVPN, VXLAN, and MPLS require optional FLX-Lite licenses. Base Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 lite, and automation features (ZTP, LANZ, API) are included with Group 2 Monitoring & Automation licenses.

Q: What use cases is the 7050SX3-96YC8 best suited for?
A: This switch excels in high-density 25GbE leaf deployments for hyperscale and enterprise data centers, storage fabrics, AI/ML pipelines, and low-latency trading environments. The 2RU form factor maximizes port density for dense server access with scalable 100G uplinks.

Q: Is the DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F compatible with non-Arista networks?
A: Yes, it supports industry-standard protocols and optics, enabling seamless interoperability with Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HPE, and other vendor equipment in multi-vendor data center environments.

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