Arista DCS-7368-SUP-D | 7368X4 Supervisor Module, Quad-Core CPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD

Q: What is the Arista DCS-7368-SUP-D used for?
A: The DCS-7368-SUP-D is a supervisor module that provides control plane processing, management, and monitoring for the Arista 7368X4 modular switch chassis. It runs Arista EOS and manages system-level functions including routing protocols, network monitoring, and configuration.

Q: What is the difference between DCS-7368-SUP and DCS-7368-SUP-D?
A: The DCS-7368-SUP-D variant includes an integrated 256GB SSD for enhanced storage capacity and local logging capabilities, making it ideal for environments requiring extensive event logging, diagnostics, or local data storage. The standard SUP model does not include the SSD.

Q: Is this module compatible with other Arista chassis?
A: No, the DCS-7368-SUP-D is specifically designed for the Arista 7368X4 Series modular chassis. It is not compatible with other Arista switch platforms or chassis families.

Q: Does the 7368X4 chassis require redundant supervisors?
A: While a single supervisor can operate the chassis, deploying redundant supervisors is recommended for high-availability data center environments to ensure continuous operation in the event of a supervisor failure.

Q: What network protocols does this supervisor module support?
A: Running Arista EOS, the DCS-7368-SUP-D supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, MLAG, and modern data center technologies for cloud networking and network virtualization.