Arista DCS-7130-96S-F | 7130 Connect 96-Port 10G SFP+ Layer 1 Switch, 6ns

Q: What is a Layer 1 switch and how does it differ from traditional switches?
A: A Layer 1 switch operates at the physical layer, providing deterministic port-to-port connectivity without buffering or queuing data. Unlike traditional Layer 2/3 switches, the 7130 Connect forwards data with only 6 nanoseconds latency and virtually undetectable jitter, making it ideal for ultra-low latency applications like high-frequency trading and network monitoring.

Q: What types of optics are supported?
A: The DCS-7130-96S-F supports a wide range of SFP+ transceivers including 1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-SX/LX, 10GBASE-SR/LR/ER, 10GBASE-CR DAC cables, and long-range multi-mode (LRM) optics. Both passive and active direct-attach copper cables are supported.

Q: Is this switch suitable for financial trading environments?
A: Yes, the 7130 Connect Series is specifically designed for ultra-low latency environments such as financial trading. With 6ns latency, non-blocking architecture, and deterministic performance, it is ideal for exchange connectivity, market data distribution, and high-frequency trading applications.

Q: Does this model require separate power supplies?
A: No, the DCS-7130-96S-F includes 2 x 460W AC power supplies and 3 fan trays pre-installed. The power supplies and fans are hot-swappable for redundancy and serviceability without downtime.

Q: Can this switch be used for network tapping and monitoring?
A: Absolutely. The 7130 Connect Series excels at network visibility use cases, offering packet replication for tapping without impacting data flow, one-to-many broadcast capabilities, and comprehensive packet statistics with signal quality monitoring including eye diagrams.