Arista DCS-7388-SUP | 7388X5 Supervisor Module, Quad-Core CPU, 32GB RAM

Q: What is the DCS-7388-SUP used for?
A: The DCS-7388-SUP is a supervisor module that runs the control plane and management functions for the Arista 7388X5 Series modular data center switches. It handles routing protocols, system management, CLI access, and overall switch orchestration.

Q: Is the DCS-7388-SUP hot-swappable?
A: Yes, the supervisor module is hot-swappable and supports stateful failover when deployed in a dual-supervisor redundant configuration for maximum uptime in mission-critical data center environments.

Q: What chassis is the DCS-7388-SUP compatible with?
A: The DCS-7388-SUP is designed for the Arista 7388X5 Series chassis, which supports up to 8 interface module slots and delivers 3.2Tbps of capacity to each slot for 100G, 200G, and 400G deployments.

Q: Can I run the 7388X5 chassis with a single supervisor?
A: Yes, the 7388X5 chassis requires only one supervisor module to operate. A second supervisor can be added for stateful 1+1 redundancy to provide high availability and eliminate single points of failure.

Q: What management interfaces does the DCS-7388-SUP provide?
A: The supervisor module includes Gigabit Ethernet management ports for out-of-band management and console ports for direct CLI access. It runs full Arista EOS with support for SNMP, CLI, REST API, and other management protocols.