• 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-R | 7060X5 56-Port 100G Switch, 8x 400G, 8.8 Tbps

DCS-7060CX5-56D8-R

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Description

The Arista DCS-7060CX5-56D8-R is a high-density 2RU data centre switch purpose-built for mixed-speed leaf and aggregation deployments. Delivering 56x100GbE QSFP100 ports and 8x400GbE QSFP-DD ports with 8.8 Tbps non-blocking throughput, it enables seamless fabric migrations between 100G and 400G generations. The rear-to-front airflow configuration supports data centres standardised on reverse cooling architecture, while Arista EOS provides full Layer 2/3 features, VXLAN/EVPN overlays, and telemetry for modern cloud-scale networks.

Features

56x 100GbE QSFP100 ports with native line-rate forwarding
- 8x 400GbE QSFP-DD ports supporting 400G/200G/100G/50G speeds
- 8.8 Tbps non-blocking switching fabric with no oversubscription
- Ultra-low 825 ns latency in cut-through switching mode
- 128-way ECMP for maximum path diversity and load distribution
- 64-way MLAG for redundant dual-homed connectivity without STP
- Full Layer 2/3 routing: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, VXLAN, EVPN support
- Advanced telemetry: LANZ (Latency Analyzer), sFlow, streaming telemetry
- 128,000 VLAN support for large-scale multi-tenant environments
- 57 MB shared packet buffer for traffic burst absorption
- Hitless speed changes between 400G and 100G without downtime
- MACsec encryption support (hardware-based)
- Quality of Service (QoS) with 8 hardware queues per port
- Rear-to-front airflow for hot-aisle containment compatibility
- Arista EOS with open APIs, Python scripting, and automation
- CloudVision integration for zero-touch provisioning and lifecycle management
- Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays
- RoHS, CE, and FCC Class A compliant

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

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Technical Specifications

Form Factor: 2RU rackmount
- Port Configuration: 56x 100GbE QSFP100 + 8x 400GbE QSFP-DD
- Additional Ports: 1x SFP+ (1/10GbE), 1x 10/100/1000 management, 1x RS-232 console, 1x USB
- Switching Capacity: 8.8 Tbps full-duplex (non-blocking)
- Forwarding Rate: 5.3 billion packets per second (Bpps)
- Latency: 825 nanoseconds (cut-through mode)
- Packet Buffer: 57 MB shared buffer
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- VLAN Support: Up to 128,000 VLANs
- ECMP: 128-way Equal-Cost Multipath
- MLAG: 64-way Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation
- Airflow: Rear-to-front (port-to-PSU, reverse airflow)
- Power Supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable AC PSUs
- Fans: Hot-swappable fan trays
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 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)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
- Management: CLI, SNMP, Web Interface, Arista EOS, CloudVision
- Compliance: RoHS, CE, FCC Class A

FAQs

Q: What deployment scenarios is the DCS-7060CX5-56D8-R suited for?
A: The CX5-56D8-R is optimised for mixed-speed aggregation and leaf deployments where 100G and 400G infrastructure coexist. It excels in fabric migrations between generations, aggregation layers serving mixed-speed leaf tiers, and edge deployments requiring flexible port speeds without needing separate platforms for each speed.

Q: What does the -R suffix indicate?
A: The -R suffix denotes rear-to-front (reverse) airflow, where cooling air enters from the PSU side and exhausts through the port side. This configuration is designed for data centres with hot-aisle containment or those standardised on reverse airflow architecture. For traditional front-to-rear airflow, the DCS-7060CX5-56D8-F variant is available.

Q: Can the 400G QSFP-DD ports be broken out to lower speeds?
A: Yes, the 8x 400G QSFP-DD ports support breakout configurations for 200GbE (2x200G per port), 100GbE (4x100G per port), and 50GbE operation. This flexibility allows up to 88 total 100G ports (56 native + 32 from breakout) or 128 ports at 50GbE speeds when needed.

Q: Is the DCS-7060CX5-56D8-R compatible with existing Arista EOS deployments?
A: Yes, the switch runs Arista's unified EOS operating system and integrates seamlessly with existing EOS-based fabrics. It supports VXLAN/EVPN overlays, BGP-based IP fabrics, MLAG for redundancy, and CloudVision for centralised management and automation across multi-vendor data centre environments.

Q: What optics and cables are supported?
A: The switch supports industry-standard QSFP100 and QSFP-DD optics including 100GBASE-SR4, DR1, FR1, LR4, CWDM4, and DAC/AOC for 100G ports, plus 400GBASE-SR8, DR4, FR4, LR4, CR8, and AOC for 400G ports. Full compatibility details are available on Arista's transceivers and cables page.

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