Arista DCS-7808 | 7800R3 8-Slot Modular Chassis, 16RU Data Centre

Q: What line cards are compatible with the DCS-7808 chassis?
A: The DCS-7808 supports Arista 7800R3, 7800R3A, and 7800R4 series line cards, providing flexibility in port density, speed configurations from 100G to 400G, and specialized features including FlexRoute, Accelerated sFlow, and Algorithmic ACLs. Contact your Arista partner to determine the optimal line card configuration for your deployment.

Q: Can I mix AC and DC power supplies in the DCS-7808?
A: No, the DCS-7808 requires all power supplies within a single chassis to be either AC or DC. You must select either AC or DC power configuration at deployment. The chassis supports redundant power configurations with up to 12 hot-swappable 3kW power supplies for mission-critical reliability.

Q: How many fabric modules are required for the DCS-7808?
A: The DCS-7808 requires all 6 fabric module slots to be populated for full operation. Fabric modules provide the high-speed interconnect between line cards and supervisors, ensuring optimal throughput and system performance. The system supports graceful degradation if a fabric module fails.

Q: Is the DCS-7808 suitable for AI/ML network infrastructure?
A: Yes, the 7808 platform with R4 line cards supports high-performance AI spine deployments with lossless and deterministic connectivity under 100% load conditions. The cell-based fabric architecture delivers low latency and fair scheduling essential for GPU cluster interconnects and distributed AI training workloads.

Q: What warranty and support options are available for the DCS-7808 in Australia?
A: Australian customers purchasing through authorized Arista resellers typically receive a 1-year limited hardware warranty with options for extended coverage and premium support packages. Contact XS Network Tech for tailored warranty solutions and local technical support to meet your organization's specific needs.