Part Number: DCS-7280CR2K-30-F
Manufacturer: Arista Networks
Overview:
The Arista DCS-7280CR2K-30-F is a high-performance, 1U fixed-form factor switch designed for high-density, low-latency environments. This model is part of Arista’s 7280 Series, engineered for both large-scale data center deployments and cloud-scale networking solutions. Featuring 30 x 100GbE ports (QSFP28), the DCS-7280CR2K-30-F delivers cutting-edge performance with a focus on ultra-high throughput, low latency, and scalability. Whether supporting data center interconnects, high-performance computing, or large-scale cloud applications, this switch provides superior flexibility and reliability for high-bandwidth applications. Built on Arista’s Extensible Operating System (EOS), it ensures robust automation, programmability, and real-time visibility, all within an energy-efficient design.
Key Features:
30 x 100GbE Ports: Equipped with 30 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports, enabling high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity for large-scale data center or enterprise environments.
Switching Capacity: Delivers 3.6 Tbps of switching capacity, ensuring that the switch can handle large volumes of data and meet the demands of high-traffic applications.
Low Latency: Built with low-latency forwarding to ensure fast, real-time data transmission, ideal for latency-sensitive applications such as financial services, high-performance computing, and AI workloads.
Arista EOS: Runs on Arista’s EOS, providing advanced network automation, programmability, monitoring, and analytics for simplified network operations.
Energy-Efficient Design: Optimized for energy savings, the switch delivers high performance while minimizing power consumption.
Redundant Power and Cooling: Features dual redundant power supplies and hot-swappable fans, ensuring operational reliability and high availability in mission-critical environments.
Flexible Deployment: Supports various deployment scenarios, from traditional enterprise networks to large-scale cloud infrastructures.
Applications:
Data Center Networking: Ideal for large-scale data centers that require high-throughput and low-latency switching to support virtualized and containerized workloads.
Cloud Infrastructure: Well-suited for cloud service providers or enterprises running cloud-based applications, ensuring scalability, high performance, and flexibility.
High-Performance Computing (HPC): Perfect for environments that require real-time data transfer and large data set processing, including scientific computing and machine learning.
Enterprise Core Networks: Designed to meet the performance and scalability needs of enterprise core networks, ensuring reliable connectivity for critical business applications.
Network Interconnects: Optimized for interconnecting multiple data centers or network segments with high-capacity, low-latency links.
Specifications:
Ports:
30 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports
Switching Capacity: 3.6 Tbps (Terabits per second)
Forwarding Rate: 2.6 Bpps (Billion packets per second)
Power Supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable 2000W PSUs
Cooling: Hot-swappable fans with front-to-back airflow
Dimensions: 1.75 x 17.3 x 15.5 inches (1U form factor)
Weight: 8.6 kg (18.9 lbs)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Management: Integrated with Arista CloudVision for real-time network monitoring, visibility, and automation.
Latency: Extremely low latency for high-performance applications.
Why Choose the Arista DCS-7280CR2K-30-F:
High Performance: With 3.6 Tbps of switching capacity and 30 x 100GbE ports, the DCS-7280CR2K-30-F can handle high-bandwidth workloads, making it an ideal solution for data-intensive applications and cloud-scale networks.
Low Latency: The switch is optimized for low-latency performance, making it perfect for real-time applications, such as trading platforms, high-performance computing, and video streaming.
Advanced EOS Features: Arista’s EOS provides unmatched programmability, network automation, and analytics capabilities, streamlining network management and offering full visibility into network operations.
Energy Efficiency: Despite its powerful performance, the DCS-7280CR2K-30-F is designed to minimize energy consumption, helping reduce operational costs and improve environmental sustainability.
Reliability and Redundancy: The switch comes with redundant power supplies and cooling systems, ensuring continuous operation and high availability in critical environments.
Scalable Design: Ideal for both small and large-scale deployments, the DCS-7280CR2K-30-F provides flexible deployment options that can easily scale with the growth of your infrastructure.
The Arista DCS-7280CR2K-30-F is the ideal solution for organizations seeking a high-performance, energy-efficient, and scalable networking solution. With its combination of high-density 100GbE ports, low-latency forwarding, and advanced features powered by Arista’s EOS, this switch offers exceptional reliability, flexibility, and performance for modern cloud and data center environments.