Arista DCS-7280CR3K-32D4A-F | 7280R3 32-Port 100G Switch, 4x 400G QSFP-DD, 4.8Tbps

Q: What routing scale does the DCS-7280CR3K-32D4A-F support?
A: The 7280CR3K-32D4A supports large routing scale with the FlexRoute engine, capable of handling over 256K routes with support for MPLS and VXLAN. The K-series models are designed for Internet-scale routing with expanded forwarding table resources.

Q: Can this switch be used in a spine-leaf architecture?
A: Yes, the DCS-7280CR3K-32D4A-F is ideal for spine-leaf deployments with its high-density 100G and 400G ports, 8GB of deep buffering for lossless forwarding, and support for both Layer 2 MLAG and Layer 3 ECMP designs.

Q: What is the difference between the -F and -R models?
A: The -F suffix indicates front-to-rear airflow (air flows from the port side to the fan side), while the -R suffix indicates rear-to-front airflow. Choose the airflow direction that matches your data center hot-aisle/cold-aisle design.

Q: Does this switch support network virtualization?
A: Yes, the DCS-7280CR3K-32D4A-F supports advanced network virtualization including VXLAN routing and bridging, EVPN, Segment Routing, and MPLS with flexible forwarding profiles optimized for various use cases.

Q: What optics and cables are compatible with this switch?
A: The switch supports a wide range of 1G, 10G, 25G, 50G, 100G, 200G, and 400G pluggable optics in QSFP and QSFP-DD formats, including breakout configurations. Refer to Arista's transceiver compatibility guide for specific module support.