Arista DCS-7280SR2-48YC6-F | 7280R2 48-Port 25G Switch, 6x 100G QSFP28

Q: What network topologies is the DCS-7280SR2-48YC6-F best suited for?
A: This switch is ideal for leaf-spine data center fabrics, storage network aggregation, content delivery networks, and data center interconnects. Its high-density 25GbE ports and 100GbE uplinks enable scalable, low-latency connectivity for modern hyperscale and enterprise environments.

Q: What is the difference between the -F and -R airflow variants?
A: The -F model features front-to-rear airflow (port side to fan side), while the -R variant offers rear-to-front airflow. The -F model aligns with cold-aisle intake designs, making it suitable for most traditional data center cooling strategies.

Q: Does this switch support VXLAN and network virtualization?
A: Yes, the DCS-7280SR2-48YC6-F fully supports VXLAN bridging and routing with EVPN control plane, enabling scalable Layer 2 and Layer 3 overlay networks for multi-tenant cloud environments and workload mobility.

Q: Can the memory and storage be upgraded?
A: The base configuration includes 8 GB system memory (expandable to 32 GB) and 4 GB flash storage. Variants with expanded memory and SSD are available as separate SKUs (such as -M suffix models).

Q: What Layer 2 and Layer 3 features are supported?
A: The switch provides comprehensive Layer 2 features including VLANs, STP, MLAG, and LACP, as well as Layer 3 capabilities such as OSPF, BGP, IPv4/IPv6 routing, ECMP (up to 128-way), and internet-scale routing tables for peering environments.