Arista DCS-7280CR3-32P4-R | 7280R3 32-Port 100G Switch, 4x 400G OSFP, 4.8Tbps

Q: What network topologies is the DCS-7280CR3-32P4-R best suited for?
A: This switch router is ideal for leaf-spine fabrics, overlay networks (VXLAN), data center interconnect (DCI), IP peering, large-scale Layer 2 MLAG and Layer 3 ECMP designs, and high-density aggregation layers in cloud and enterprise data centers.

Q: Can the 400G OSFP ports be used for lower-speed connections?
A: Yes, the 400G OSFP ports are flexible and can be configured to support 100G connections using appropriate optics or breakout cables, providing deployment flexibility for various network requirements.

Q: What is the difference between the -R and -F airflow models?
A: The -R suffix indicates rear-to-front (back-to-front) airflow, where air flows from the fan side to the port side. The -F model has front-to-rear airflow. Select the model that matches your data center hot aisle/cold aisle cooling architecture.

Q: Does this switch support Internet-scale routing tables?
A: Yes, the DCS-7280CR3-32P4-R features Arista's FlexRoute engine and EOS NetDB, enabling scalability up to 5 million routes with flexible forwarding profiles, making it suitable for Internet peering and service provider edge deployments.

Q: What redundancy and high availability features are included?
A: The switch includes dual redundant hot-swappable AC power supplies and hot-swappable fans for maximum uptime. It also supports MLAG for Layer 2 redundancy and ECMP for Layer 3 load balancing and resilience.