• Arista dcs-7060cx5-56d8-f network switch with black chassis and multiple ports for 100g and 400g connectivity
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Arista DCS-7060CX5-56D8-F | 7060X5 56-Port 100G + 8-Port 400G Switch, 8.8 Tbps

DCS-7060CX5-56D8-F

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Description

The Arista DCS-7060CX5-56D8-F is a high-density 2RU data center switch delivering 56 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet and 8 ports of 400 Gigabit Ethernet with 8.8 Tbps of non-blocking switching capacity. Designed for mixed-speed leaf and aggregation deployments, it provides flexible port breakout options, 825 nanoseconds cut-through latency, and front-to-rear airflow for traditional data center hot-aisle/cold-aisle configurations. Running Arista EOS, this platform supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features including VXLAN, EVPN, MLAG, and 128-way ECMP, making it ideal for hyperscale cloud, AI/ML, and multi-generation fabric environments.

Features

Wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding with non-blocking architecture
- VXLAN routing and bridging for multi-tenant overlay fabrics
- EVPN control plane with BGP-based distributed MAC/IP learning
- Up to 128-way ECMP for maximum path diversity and load balancing
- MLAG (Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation) for redundant dual-homing without spanning tree dependency
- Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) with 8 egress queues and priority-based flow control
- Dynamic load balancing and advanced congestion management
- LANZ (Latency Analyzer) for real-time queue depth visibility and microburst detection
- Hot-swappable fans and 1+1 redundant power supplies for high availability
- Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for automated deployment
- sFlow, NetFlow, and IPFIX for traffic telemetry and analytics
- Full routing protocol support: OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, RIP
- IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree, 802.3ad Link Aggregation
- MACsec encryption support for secure data-in-transit
- CloudVision integration for centralized network-wide management and automation
- Arista EOS with Linux kernel for flexible programmability and automation via REST API

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

56 x 100GbE QSFP100 ports + 8 x 400GbE QSFP-DD ports
- 1 x SFP+ (1/10GbE) management port
- Switching Capacity: 8.8 Tbps full-duplex
- Forwarding Rate: 5.3 billion packets per second
- Latency: 825 nanoseconds (cut-through)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Packet Buffer: 57 MB
- VLAN Support: Up to 128,000 VLANs
- IGMP Groups: Up to 500,000
- Form Factor: 2RU rackmount
- Dimensions: 43.99 x 8.8 x 59.5 cm (17.3 x 3.5 x 23.42 inches)
- Weight: 17.8 kg (39.2 lbs)
- Airflow: Front-to-rear (forward)
- Power: 1+1 redundant hot-swappable power supplies
- Management: CLI, SNMP, REST API, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, RS-232 console, USB

FAQs

Q: What deployment scenarios is the DCS-7060CX5-56D8-F best suited for?
A: The DCS-7060CX5-56D8-F is optimized for mixed-speed leaf and aggregation layers where 100G and 400G infrastructure coexist. It is ideal for multi-generation fabric migrations, aggregation tiers serving mixed-speed leaf switches, and hyperscale cloud or AI/ML environments requiring high-density, non-blocking connectivity.

Q: Can the 400G QSFP-DD ports be used at lower speeds?
A: Yes, the 8 x 400GbE QSFP-DD ports support flexible breakout configurations including 2x200G or 4x100G per port. This allows you to scale from a base of 56 native 100G ports to up to 88 total 100G ports by breaking out the QSFP-DD interfaces.

Q: What is the difference between the -F and -R airflow variants?
A: The DCS-7060CX5-56D8-F features front-to-rear (forward) airflow, designed for traditional hot-aisle/cold-aisle configurations where cool air enters the front and exhausts from the rear. The -R variant offers rear-to-front (reverse) airflow for data centers standardized on reverse airflow designs.

Q: Does this switch require feature licenses for advanced functionality?
A: Arista EOS base features are bundled with the switch. Advanced features such as full routing scale, VXLAN, EVPN, and MPLS may require additional feature licenses depending on deployment requirements. Consult Arista documentation or your sales representative for specific licensing details.

Q: What optics and cables are supported on this platform?
A: The DCS-7060CX5-56D8-F supports a wide range of industry-standard optics including 100GBASE-SR4, DR1, FR1, LR4, CWDM4 for QSFP100 ports, and 400GBASE-SR8, DR4, FR4, LR4, CR8 for QSFP-DD ports, along with direct attach copper (DAC) and active optical cables (AOC). Check Arista's official transceiver compatibility list for full details.

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