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Arista DCS-7368-16C | 7368X4 16-Port 100G QSFP28 Line Card, 200G Capable

DCS-7368-16C

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Description

The Arista DCS-7368-16C is a high-performance line card designed for the modular 7368X4 Series data center chassis. It provides 16 ports of 100G QSFP28 connectivity with flexible support for up to 8 ports of 200G mode on alternate ports, enabling high-density leaf and spine deployments. Ideal for cloud-scale data centers requiring exceptional bandwidth, low latency, and flexible scalability in a compact form factor.

Features

16 x 100G QSFP28 ports with up to 8 x 200G mode support
- Wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding
- Sub-microsecond latency (700 ns in cut-through mode)
- 64 MB shared packet buffer for burst absorption
- Hot-swappable design for zero-downtime maintenance
- Support for 128-way ECMP routing and multi-chassis LAG
- Advanced traffic management and congestion control
- Compatible with Arista EOS for unified network automation
- N+1 redundant power and cooling in 7368X4 chassis
- Live software patching and Stateful Fault Repair (SFR)

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.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

16 x 100G QSFP28 ports
- Up to 8 x 200G ports (alternate port mode)
- Compatible with Arista 7368X4 chassis (8 I/O module slots)
- System capacity contribution: 3.2 Tbps per module slot
- Port-to-port latency: as low as 700 ns (cut-through mode)
- Typical power draw: 63W; Maximum: 144W
- Dimensions: 6.7" H x 1.7" W x 9.5" D (17 x 4.4 x 24.2 cm)
- Weight: 3.1 lbs (1.41 kg)
- Hot-swappable interface module
- Minimum EOS version: 4.22.0

FAQs

Q: What chassis is the DCS-7368-16C compatible with?
A: The DCS-7368-16C is designed exclusively for the Arista 7368X4 modular chassis, which supports up to 8 line card slots and delivers 12.8 Tbps total system capacity.

Q: Can this module support 200G connectivity?
A: Yes, the DCS-7368-16C supports up to 8 ports of 200G mode on alternate ports, providing flexible bandwidth configurations for demanding data center environments.

Q: Is the line card hot-swappable?
A: Yes, the DCS-7368-16C is a hot-swappable module, allowing for maintenance and upgrades without disrupting network operations or requiring downtime.

Q: What optics are supported by this module?
A: The module uses standard QSFP28 optics for 100G connectivity and supports QSFP56 optics for 200G operation. It is compatible with a wide range of Arista and third-party transceivers.

Q: What is the typical use case for the DCS-7368-16C?
A: This line card is ideal for high-density data center leaf and spine architectures requiring scalable 100G and 200G connectivity, particularly in cloud networking, enterprise data centers, and service provider environments.

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