Arista DCS-7280CR3AM-32S-F | 7280R3A 32-Port 100G Switch, 2x 400G QSFP-DD

Q: What is TunnelSec and how does it benefit my network?
A: TunnelSec provides hardware-accelerated encryption for VXLAN and MPLS tunnels using 256-bit AES-GCM, securing data in transit across Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks without impacting performance. This is ideal for multi-tenant environments, data center interconnects, and compliance-driven deployments where data privacy is critical.

Q: Can this switch support both 100G and 400G connectivity simultaneously?
A: Yes, the DCS-7280CR3AM-32S-F features 32 dedicated 100GbE QSFP28 ports plus 2 additional 400GbE QSFP-DD ports for high-speed uplinks or spine connectivity, allowing flexible deployment as a leaf or spine switch in modern data center fabrics.

Q: What routing scale does the FlexRoute engine support?
A: The 7280R3A Series with FlexRoute technology supports Internet-scale routing tables with flexible forwarding profiles that can accommodate large Layer 3 deployments, including full BGP tables, making it suitable for service provider and Internet exchange applications.

Q: Is this switch compatible with existing Arista management tools?
A: Yes, the switch runs Arista EOS and integrates seamlessly with CloudVision for centralized network-wide management, automation, and telemetry. It also supports Zero Touch Provisioning, REST APIs, and standard management protocols for easy integration into existing workflows.

Q: What is the typical use case for this switch model?
A: The DCS-7280CR3AM-32S-F is designed for high-density data center spine and leaf architectures, cloud provider networks, content delivery networks, and IP storage environments requiring ultra-low latency, high throughput, and hardware-based encryption for secure multi-tenant deployments.