Arista DCS-7060DX5-32-F | 7060X5 32-Port 400G QSFP-DD Switch, 12.8Tbps

Q: What port speed configurations does the DCS-7060DX5-32-F support?
A: The switch supports flexible breakout configurations including native 400GbE on all 32 QSFP-DD ports, 2x200GbE (64 ports), 4x100GbE (128 ports), or 4x25/10GbE (128 ports) using appropriate optics and breakout cables.

Q: Is this switch suitable for AI/ML cluster deployments?
A: Yes, the 7060DX5-32-F is optimized for AI/ML workloads with 825ns low latency, 57MB packet buffer for burst absorption, advanced ECMP load balancing, RDMA-aware flow placement, and cluster load balancing features that minimize tail latency in high-bandwidth environments.

Q: What software features are included with Arista EOS?
A: The switch runs Arista EOS which includes wire-speed L2/L3 forwarding, 128-way ECMP, VXLAN routing and bridging, MLAG, advanced monitoring with LANZ for micro-burst detection, Zero Touch Provisioning, sFlow, OpenFlow, and comprehensive automation APIs. Additional routing and MPLS features may require optional FlexRoute licenses.

Q: Can this switch operate in both spine and leaf roles?
A: Yes, the DCS-7060DX5-32-F is designed for deployment as either a high-density leaf switch or a compact spine switch in modern data center architectures, offering 12.8 Tbps of throughput suitable for both roles.

Q: What is the difference between the -F and -R models?
A: The -F suffix indicates front-to-rear airflow (intake from the front, exhaust from the rear), while the -R model has rear-to-front airflow. Choose the appropriate model to match your data center hot aisle/cold aisle cooling design.