Arista DCS-7368-16S | 7368X4 16-Port 25G SFP28 Module for Modular Switches

Q: Which Arista chassis is the DCS-7368-16S compatible with?
A: The DCS-7368-16S module is compatible with the Arista 7358X4, 7368X4, and 7289R3A Series modular data center switches. It is a hot-swappable line card that can be installed in any of the 8 I/O module slots available in these chassis.

Q: Can the DCS-7368-16S support both 10G and 25G speeds?
A: Yes, the DCS-7368-16S provides 16 ports of 25GbE SFP28 connectivity with full support for both 25G and 10G operation on all ports. This allows for flexible migration paths and backward compatibility with existing 10G infrastructure.

Q: Is the DCS-7368-16S hot-swappable?
A: Yes, the DCS-7368-16S is a hot-swappable interface module. You can insert or remove the module from the chassis without powering down the system, enabling maintenance and expansion without network downtime when running Arista EOS with high availability features.

Q: What layer of switching does the DCS-7368-16S support?
A: The DCS-7368-16S supports comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching features through Arista EOS, including VLAN routing, OSPF, BGP, ECMP, MLAG, and advanced traffic management capabilities suitable for both leaf and spine deployments in modern data centers.

Q: Does this module require any software licensing?
A: The DCS-7368-16S operates with Arista EOS software running on the chassis supervisor module. Arista typically includes core Layer 2 and Layer 3 features in the base software, though advanced features like CloudVision integration may require separate subscription services. Contact Arista or an authorized reseller for current licensing details.