Arista DCS-7050X4-48Y-4DF-R | 7050X4 48-Port 25G Switch, 4x 400G QSFP-DD

Q: What deployment scenarios is the DCS-7050X4-48Y-4DF-R best suited for?
A: This switch is optimized for high-performance data center top-of-rack leaf deployments, providing 25G server connectivity with 400G spine uplinks. It excels in modern cloud-native environments, AI/ML workloads, and high-bandwidth east-west traffic patterns requiring low latency and high throughput.

Q: Does the DCS-7050X4-48Y-4DF-R support flexible port speeds?
A: Yes, the 25G SFP28 ports support multi-rate operation at 25G, 10G, and 1G speeds. The 400G QSFP-DD uplink ports can operate at 400G, 200G, 100G, 50G, 40G, 25G, and 10G with breakout cables, providing extensive deployment flexibility and investment protection.

Q: What is the difference between the -R and -F airflow models?
A: The DCS-7050X4-48Y-4DF-R features rear-to-front airflow (intake from rear, exhaust to front), while the -F variant has front-to-rear airflow. Select the model that matches your data center hot aisle/cold aisle configuration for optimal cooling efficiency.

Q: Is this switch compatible with Arista's EOS software features?
A: Yes, the DCS-7050X4-48Y-4DF-R runs Arista EOS and supports the full suite of advanced features including VXLAN, EVPN, MLAG, advanced telemetry with LANZ, programmable automation via REST APIs, and zero-touch provisioning for streamlined deployment.

Q: What redundancy and high availability features are included?
A: The switch includes dual hot-swappable AC power supplies for redundancy, redundant fan modules, and supports software high availability features such as MLAG for link-level redundancy and hitless software upgrades with Smart System Upgrade capability.