Arista DCS-7130-96LBS-F | 7130L 96-Port 10G SFP+ Layer 1+ FPGA Switch, 2RU

Q: What is the primary use case for the DCS-7130-96LBS-F?
A: This switch is engineered for ultra-low latency applications such as high-frequency trading, network tap aggregation, and custom FPGA-based packet processing. The 96 x 10G SFP+ ports combined with the VU9P-3 FPGA enable programmable network applications with sub-6 nanosecond Layer 1+ switching latency.

Q: Does this model include power supplies?
A: No, the DCS-7130-96LBS-F requires power supplies to be purchased separately. It is designed for dual redundant AC power supplies (PWR-747-AC recommended). The rear-to-front airflow designation means you'll need matching airflow-oriented PSUs for proper cooling.

Q: What does the LBS designation mean?
A: The LBS model designates a 7130L Series switch with a Larger Board standard and Superior FPGA (VU9P-3 versus VU7P-2). The VU9P-3 provides significantly more FPGA logic resources, memory, and processing capability for demanding programmable network applications.

Q: Can I develop custom applications for the FPGA?
A: Yes, Arista provides full development toolkits and APIs for the VU9P-3 FPGA, supporting the LB (Larger Board) development standard. You can deploy custom FPGA images, third-party applications, or use Arista's MetaMux, MetaWatch, and MultiAccess applications for network processing.

Q: Is this switch compatible with standard Arista EOS management?
A: The 7130L series runs MOS (Metamako Operating System) by default, which is Linux-based and provides CLI, web UI, and API management. It can integrate with Arista CloudVision for network-wide orchestration, though it does not run the full EOS stack like traditional Arista Layer 2/3 switches.