Arista DCS-7280QRA-C36SM-F | 7280RA 36-Port Switch Router, 18x 40G + 12x 100G

Q: What is AlgoMatch technology and how does it benefit this switch?
A: AlgoMatch is Arista's innovative packet matching technology that combines software algorithms with general-purpose memory to deliver high-scale, efficient access control, policy-based forwarding, and network telemetry. It provides a high-performance policy engine with increased functionality and scale in a cost and power-efficient solution, ideal for high-frequency trading, cloud computing, and big data analytics applications.

Q: Can this switch support multiple interface speeds simultaneously?
A: Yes, the DCS-7280QRA-C36SM-F offers flexible interface combinations on its 36 QSFP+ ports. You can configure it for various speed combinations including 12x100GbE, 36x40GbE, 24x50GbE, 48x25GbE, or 120x10GbE, allowing you to adapt to different network requirements and migration scenarios within the same hardware platform.

Q: What deployment scenarios is the 7280RA series designed for?
A: The 7280RA series is designed for high-performance data center environments including leaf-spine architectures, universal leaf deployments supporting both 40G and 100G uplinks, EVPN-VXLAN overlay networks, and scalable routing with support for internet-scale route peering. It's ideal for enterprises requiring low-latency, high-throughput connectivity with advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features.

Q: Does this model include expanded memory and storage?
A: Yes, the 'M' suffix in DCS-7280QRA-C36SM-F indicates this model includes expanded memory (up to 32GB) and an integrated SSD. These enhancements significantly boost performance for handling large routing tables, complex network topologies, and provide fast, reliable storage for network data, logs, and applications, making it suitable for demanding enterprise deployments.

Q: What high availability features does this switch provide?
A: The switch includes dual redundant AC power supplies for power redundancy, hot-swappable fans for dynamic temperature control, support for MLAG (Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation) for active/active Layer 2 topologies, and up to 128-way ECMP for Layer 3 designs. These features ensure continuous operation with fast failover times and eliminate single points of failure in mission-critical environments.