Arista DCS-7130-96LS-F | 7130 96-Port 10G SFP+ FPGA Switch, Layer 1+, 5ns

Q: What is a Layer 1+ FPGA switch and what are typical use cases?
A: The 7130LS is a Layer 1+ switch with programmable FPGA technology, providing ultra-low latency switching combined with custom packet processing capabilities. Typical use cases include high-frequency trading, network tap aggregation, precision timestamping, media conversion, real-time market data distribution, and custom in-network compute applications requiring sub-microsecond processing.

Q: Does this model include power supplies and fans?
A: The DCS-7130-96LS-F comes with dual hot-swappable AC power supplies and redundant cooling fans included in the package. The -F suffix indicates front-to-rear airflow configuration with 2x AC power supplies pre-installed.

Q: What FPGA development options are available?
A: The 7130LS supports the Arista FPGA Development Kit (FDK) and Vitis Development Kit (VDK), providing full access to the Xilinx UltraScale+ VU7P-2 FPGA. Developers can create custom applications using the same tools and APIs used by Arista engineering teams, with support for pre-built applications like MetaMux, MetaWatch, and SwitchApp.

Q: Is this switch compatible with standard SFP+ optics?
A: Yes, all 96 SFP+ ports support standard 100M/1G/10G SFP+ optical and copper transceivers, providing flexibility for various connectivity requirements including single-mode, multi-mode fiber, and direct attach copper cables.

Q: What is the difference between 7130L and 7130LS models?
A: The 7130LS series includes complete power supply and fan kits as standard, whereas 7130L models require PSU/fan kits to be ordered separately. Both series feature identical port configurations and FPGA capabilities, with the LS models offering a simplified ordering process for complete deployments.