Arista KIT-7816 | 7800 Spare Accessory Kit, 4-Post Mount, 24x Cables

Q: Which Arista chassis models is the KIT-7816 compatible with?
A: The KIT-7816 is specifically designed for the Arista DCS-7816 and DCS-7816L modular chassis in the 7800 Series. It supports both the standard 7816 (12 fabric module slots) and 7816L (6 fabric module slots) configurations.

Q: What is the difference between standard and extended depth rails?
A: The KIT-7816 includes extended depth rails supporting rack depths from 32.37 to 42.12 inches (82.3 to 107 cm), while standard depth kits support 23.9 to 33.65 inches (60.6 to 85.5 cm). Extended depth rails are necessary for deeper rack configurations common in modern data centers.

Q: Are the power cables in this kit suitable for both AC and DC power supplies?
A: Yes, the 24x SAF-D-GRID to C20 power cables included are compatible with the PWR-D1-3041-AC-BLUE AC power supplies and other power supply models used in the 7816 chassis. The 7816 requires 24 to 48 power cables depending on redundancy configuration.

Q: Can this kit be used for initial installation or only as a spare?
A: While marketed as a spare accessory kit, the KIT-7816 can be used for both initial installations and as replacement hardware. It contains all necessary components for a complete 4-post rack mount installation of the 7816 chassis.

Q: What size is the DCS-7816 chassis this kit supports?
A: The Arista DCS-7816 is a 16-slot, 32RU (rack unit) chassis with 2 supervisor slots, 16 line card slots, and 12 fabric module slots (or 6 in the 7816L variant). This is one of the largest modular switches in the Arista portfolio.