Overview:
The Arista DCS-7050TX2-128-F is a powerful and efficient 128-port 10/25GbE Ethernet switch designed to deliver high-performance connectivity for large-scale data centers, enterprise networks, and cloud environments. It provides a flexible and scalable networking solution, featuring 128 x 10GbE and 25GbE SFP28 ports, along with advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, making it ideal for modern, high-throughput, and low-latency applications. The DCS-7050TX2-128-F is optimized for cloud computing, virtualized environments, and high-performance workloads, offering exceptional density and energy efficiency. Its high-speed connectivity, coupled with Arista’s proven EOS (Extensible Operating System), provides network administrators with the reliability, scalability, and manageability needed to support growing network infrastructures.
Key Features:
128 x 10GbE/25GbE Ports: The DCS-7050TX2-128-F is equipped with 128 x 10GbE/25GbE (SFP28) ports, enabling high-speed data transfers for servers, storage, and networking devices.
Total Switching Capacity: The switch offers up to 3.2 Tbps of switching capacity, providing exceptional bandwidth to handle demanding workloads and data-intensive applications.
Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 Functionality: Supports full Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing features such as VLANs, OSPF, and BGP, allowing for seamless integration into both simple and complex network designs.
Low Latency: Engineered to deliver ultra-low latency, ensuring fast and efficient packet forwarding, which is essential for latency-sensitive applications like financial transactions, high-frequency trading, and real-time communications.
Cloud-Scale Networking: Designed for high-density cloud environments, enabling scalability for large-scale cloud deployments, virtualized networks, and big data analytics.
Energy-Efficient Design: Built with power-efficient components and advanced cooling technology to reduce energy consumption and operational costs, while maintaining high performance.
Arista EOS: The switch runs on Arista’s EOS, providing a highly programmable, automation-friendly platform with a comprehensive set of tools for network monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting.
High Availability and Redundancy: Features redundant power supplies and fans to ensure uninterrupted operation in mission-critical environments, providing maximum uptime and reliability.
Flexible Uplinks: The switch supports high-speed uplink options, allowing for connectivity to other switches, routers, and network appliances with flexibility and scalability in mind.
Applications:
Data Centers: Ideal for modern data centers, where high-density, high-bandwidth connectivity is required for efficient communication between servers, storage systems, and other networking equipment.
Cloud Environments: Perfect for cloud-scale environments, providing the necessary flexibility and scalability to support a wide range of applications including cloud computing, virtualization, and containerized workloads.
Enterprise Networks: Suited for large enterprises requiring a high-performance, energy-efficient switch to support a variety of network devices and ensure reliable, low-latency communication across multiple locations.
Virtualized Networks: Excellent for virtualized environments where performance, scalability, and low-latency connectivity are crucial for ensuring smooth operations across virtual machines and containers.
Big Data and High-Performance Computing (HPC): Well-suited for big data applications and HPC workloads, enabling fast and reliable data processing and analysis at scale.
Campus Networks: With its high-density ports and advanced routing capabilities, this switch can also be used in campus networks to support edge and core deployments, providing efficient connectivity across multiple buildings.
Specifications:
Ports:
128 x 10GbE/25GbE (SFP28) Ports
Uplink Ports:
4 x 100GbE QSFP28 Uplink Ports
Switching Capacity:
3.2 Tbps
Forwarding Rate:
2.4 Bpps (Billion packets per second)
Form Factor:
1U Rack-Mountable
Power Supply:
Dual, redundant, hot-swappable power supplies (AC or DC options available)
Cooling:
Front-to-back airflow with redundant, hot-swappable cooling fans
Operating Temperature Range:
0°C to 40°C (Operating)
Dimensions:
17.3" x 1.7" x 18.7" (439mm x 43mm x 474mm)
Weight:
10.2 kg (22.5 lbs)
Operating System:
Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System)
Latency:
Ultra-low latency, typically under 1 microsecond for most applications
Stacking Capacity:
Supports multi-switch stacking for seamless network management and scalability
Security Features:
802.1X, ACLs, MACsec encryption, and other advanced security protocols to ensure secure network operations
Port-to-Port Latency:
< 0.5 microseconds for 10/25GbE ports
Why Choose the Arista DCS-7050TX2-128-F:
High Port Density: With 128 x 10GbE/25GbE ports in a single 1U form factor, the DCS-7050TX2-128-F provides high-density connectivity for both edge and core network deployments, saving valuable rack space in your data center or server room.
Exceptional Performance: With a switching capacity of up to 3.2 Tbps and ultra-low latency, this switch is engineered to handle heavy traffic loads with ease, ensuring your network operates at maximum performance levels.
Energy Efficiency: Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the DCS-7050TX2-128-F helps reduce power consumption while providing high throughput and reliability, lowering operational costs and your carbon footprint.
Arista EOS: Powered by Arista's EOS, the switch offers advanced programmability, automation, and monitoring, making it easier to deploy, manage, and scale your network with ease.
Scalability: The switch supports flexible scaling options, including multi-switch stacking and 100GbE uplink capabilities, enabling you to expand your network as your business grows.
Reliability and Redundancy: With redundant power supplies and fans, the DCS-7050TX2-128-F ensures continuous operation, even in mission-critical environments where uptime is essential.
Future-Proof: Supporting both 10GbE and 25GbE ports with 100GbE uplinks, this switch is built to handle the future demands of high-performance computing, cloud environments, and data-intensive applications.