• Gray metal arista dcs-7280sr-48c6-f network switch with 48 10g sfp and 6 100g qsfp ports and blue-lit panel
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Arista DCS-7280SR-48C6-M-R | 7280R 48-Port 10G Switch, 6x 100G, Rear-to-Front

DCS-7280SR-48C6-M-R

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Description

The Arista DCS-7280SR-48C6-M-R is a high-performance data center switch designed for leaf-spine architectures and storage networks. Delivering 2.16 Tbps non-blocking throughput with 48 x 10GbE SFP+ ports and 6 x 100GbE QSFP28 uplinks, this 1RU switch features expanded 32GB system memory, integrated SSD storage, and rear-to-front airflow for hot-aisle deployments. Running Arista EOS with full Layer 3 routing, VXLAN, EVPN, and CloudVision integration, the 7280SR-48C6-M-R provides enterprise-grade performance and programmability for modern cloud and virtualization environments.

Features

2.16 Tbps non-blocking switching fabric with 720 Mpps wire-speed forwarding
- Virtual Output Queue (VOQ) architecture with 4GB deep packet buffer eliminates head-of-line blocking
- Full Layer 2/3 switch router with BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN, and VXLAN
- 128-way ECMP for advanced load balancing and traffic distribution
- Internet-scale routing tables supporting 1M+ IPv4 routes and full BGP tables
- IEEE 1588v2 PTP hardware-assisted Precision Time Protocol for network synchronization
- Advanced telemetry: LANZ microburst detection, sFlow, streaming telemetry via gNMI
- DANZ telemetry fabric with 14 advanced mirroring sessions and M:N SPAN aggregation
- Arista EOS modular Linux-based operating system with in-service software updates
- CloudVision integration for network-wide automation and visibility
- Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for automated deployment at scale
- Native Python and Bash scripting with full Linux shell access
- RESTful API (eAPI) and OpenConfig/gNMI for programmability
- Hot-swappable dual redundant power supplies (1+1) and N+1 fan redundancy
- Low 3.8 microsecond latency for latency-sensitive applications
- Expanded 32GB system memory for large-scale routing and ACL configurations
- Integrated SSD for logging, troubleshooting, and image storage
- Rear-to-front airflow optimized for hot-aisle data center deployments

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

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Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications

48 x 10GbE SFP+ ports (1G/10G)
- 6 x 100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports (breakout to 4x25GbE or 4x10GbE)
- Switching capacity: 2.16 Tbps full-duplex, non-blocking
- Forwarding rate: 720 Mpps wire-speed
- Latency: 3.8 microseconds store-and-forward
- Packet buffer: 4GB VOQ deep buffer memory
- System memory: 32GB DRAM (expanded memory model)
- Storage: Integrated SSD
- MAC address table: 768,000 entries
- Routing table: 768K host routes (IPv4/IPv6), 1M+ IPv4 LPM routes, 928K IPv6 LPM routes
- CPU: Quad-core x86 processor
- Management: Arista EOS, CLI, REST API (eAPI), gNMI, CloudVision
- Airflow: Rear-to-front (port-side exhaust)
- Power supplies: Dual hot-swappable 500W AC (1+1 redundancy)
- Fans: N+1 redundant hot-swappable fan modules
- Form factor: 1RU rack-mountable, 19-inch width, 16-inch depth, 1.8-inch height
- Weight: Approximately 22 lbs (10 kg)
- Power consumption: 263W typical, 381W maximum
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C
- Certifications: Safety and EMC compliant

FAQs

Q: What is the difference between the DCS-7280SR-48C6-M-R and the base DCS-7280SR-48C6-R?
A: The 'M' suffix denotes expanded memory with 32GB system DRAM (versus 8GB standard) and integrated SSD storage. This expanded configuration supports larger BGP routing tables, extensive ACL configurations, and advanced feature sets required for internet-scale routing and complex data center fabrics.

Q: Can the 100GbE QSFP28 ports be broken out to lower speeds?
A: Yes, each of the 6 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports can be broken out to 4x25GbE or 4x10GbE using appropriate breakout cables, effectively providing up to 24 additional 25G or 10G ports for increased connectivity flexibility.

Q: What does the rear-to-front airflow designation mean?
A: The 'R' suffix indicates rear-to-front (port-side exhaust) airflow, where cool air enters from the rear (non-port side) and exhausts through the front (port side). This airflow pattern is designed for hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center deployments where the switch is positioned with ports facing the hot aisle.

Q: Does this switch support full Layer 3 routing protocols?
A: Yes, the DCS-7280SR-48C6-M-R provides comprehensive Layer 3 switch router capabilities including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS (LDP, RSVP-TE), SR-MPLS, EVPN, VXLAN, and 128-way ECMP. It can function as both a high-density Layer 2 switch and a full-featured Layer 3 router for spine-leaf architectures.

Q: Is this switch compatible with Arista CloudVision for centralized management?
A: Yes, the switch runs Arista EOS and fully integrates with CloudVision for centralized network configuration, compliance monitoring, topology visualization, and zero-touch provisioning across multi-site deployments. It also supports modern automation through Python scripting, REST APIs, and OpenConfig interfaces.

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