Arista DCS-7130-96LBAS-F | 7130 96-Port 10G SFP+ Layer 1+ FPGA Switch, VU9P-3

Q: What is the primary use case for the DCS-7130-96LBAS-F?
A: This switch is designed for ultra-low latency applications requiring programmable FPGA resources such as high-frequency trading, custom network packet processing, tap aggregation, network monitoring with precision timestamping, and Layer 1 switching with latencies as low as 5 nanoseconds.

Q: Does this model require separate purchase of power supplies?
A: No, the -F model suffix indicates that this unit includes dual AC power supplies and fan modules. Only the base SKU ending in # requires separate PSU/fan kit purchase.

Q: What FPGA development tools are compatible with this platform?
A: The switch supports the Arista FPGA Development Kit (FDK) and Arista Switch Development Kit for Vitis. Developers can program the onboard Xilinx VU9P-3 FPGA using standard Xilinx Vivado and Vitis development tools, with full JTAG access and PCIe connectivity.

Q: What is the atomic clock feature used for?
A: The integrated atomic clock provides ultra-stable, high-precision timing reference for sub-nanosecond accurate timestamping and synchronization in time-sensitive applications such as financial trading networks, telecom, and broadcast media environments. It offers superior stability compared to OCXO-only models.

Q: Can this switch perform traditional Layer 2/3 switching?
A: This model is primarily a Layer 1+ programmable FPGA platform. It performs Layer 1 cross-point switching with 5ns latency and hosts FPGA applications. For full Layer 2/3 switching features, consider the 7130E Series or traditional Arista switches.