Arista DCS-7130-48LBS-F | 7130 48-Port 10G SFP+ FPGA Switch, 5ns Latency

Q: What is the primary use case for the Arista DCS-7130-48LBS-F?
A: This switch is designed for ultra-low latency applications requiring FPGA acceleration, including high-frequency trading, network tapping and aggregation, precise timestamping, inline packet processing, and custom network protocol development. The 5ns switching latency and programmable VU9P-3 FPGA make it ideal for performance-critical financial and telecommunications environments.

Q: Does this switch require separate power supplies and fans?
A: No, unlike some 7130L Series models, the DCS-7130-48LBS-F includes dual redundant 460W AC power supplies and hot-swappable fan trays pre-installed with front-to-rear airflow. This is a complete system ready for deployment.

Q: Can I develop custom applications for the FPGA?
A: Yes, Arista provides the FPGA Development Kit (FDK) with API documentation, sample code, and IP cores for developing custom applications. The platform also supports Xilinx Vitis development environment for high-level FPGA programming using reusable blocks and libraries.

Q: What operating system does this switch run?
A: The DCS-7130-48LBS-F runs MOS (Metamako Operating System), a Linux-based operating system providing CLI, web interface, SNMP, and other standard network management protocols. It includes the integrated x8664 server for hosting applications.

Q: Is this switch compatible with standard SFP+ optics?
A: Yes, all 48 SFP+ ports support industry-standard 100M, 1G, and 10G SFP+ transceivers and direct attach copper cables, supporting speeds from 100Mbps up to 11.3Gbps per port for maximum flexibility.