Part Number: DCS-7280TR-48C6-F
Manufacturer: Arista Networks
Overview
The Arista DCS-7280TR-48C6-F is a high-performance 48-port 10GbE/25GbE and 6 x 100GbE Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch designed for modern data centers, cloud environments, and high-bandwidth applications. With a fixed 1RU form factor, this switch provides efficient, low-latency, and high-density connectivity for enterprise and cloud-scale networks. The DCS-7280TR-48C6-F offers a versatile solution for aggregating and connecting servers, storage, and other critical network devices in demanding environments.
This Arista switch leverages Arista’s EOS (Extensible Operating System), ensuring an intuitive and scalable operating environment that supports advanced networking features, automation, and monitoring tools. Whether for high-performance computing, virtualized environments, or cloud applications, the 7280TR-48C6-F delivers high availability and cost-effective scalability.
Key Features
48 x 10/25GbE Ports: Provides 48 10GbE/25GbE SFP+ ports, delivering fast and reliable connectivity for servers, storage, and network devices.
6 x 100GbE Uplink Ports: Includes 6 high-speed 100GbE QSFP28 uplinks for aggregated connections to other switches or data center fabrics, ensuring maximum bandwidth for high-performance workloads.
Fixed 1RU Form Factor: Compact design optimized for rack deployment, offering a space-efficient solution for modern data centers.
Low Latency: Delivers sub-microsecond latency, ideal for latency-sensitive applications, high-frequency trading, and other performance-critical workloads.
Advanced Network Features: Supports advanced networking features such as VXLAN, MPLS, and EVPN for flexible network architecture, and MLAG for high-availability configurations.
Power Efficiency: Designed with energy efficiency in mind, ensuring reduced operational costs while maintaining high performance.
Arista EOS: Runs Arista's EOS (Extensible Operating System), a robust, feature-rich OS with automation, programmability, and advanced analytics for data center management.
Scalability and Flexibility: Easily integrates into a wide variety of network environments, scaling from small networks to large-scale cloud and data center deployments.
Applications
Data Centers: Ideal for Top-of-Rack (ToR) deployments in data centers, providing high-speed connectivity between servers, storage, and network devices.
Cloud Networks: Perfect for cloud providers or enterprises building private clouds, where high performance, scalability, and reliability are critical.
High-Performance Computing (HPC): Supports applications that require low-latency, high-throughput networking, such as scientific computing and big data analytics.
Virtualized Environments: Optimized for virtualized environments, with features such as VXLAN support for virtual network overlays.
Enterprise Networks: Provides the scalability, performance, and flexibility needed for growing enterprise networks, including storage area networks (SAN) and backbone aggregation.
Specifications
Ports:
48 x 10/25GbE SFP+ ports
6 x 100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports
Form Factor: 1RU (Rack-Mountable)
Switching Capacity: 6.4 Tbps
Forwarding Rate: 4.77 billion packets per second (Bpps)
Latency: <1 microsecond
Power Supply: Dual, redundant power supplies (optional)
Cooling: Front-to-back airflow
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions: 17.3 x 19.1 x 1.7 inches (43.9 x 48.5 x 4.3 cm)
Weight: 9.8 kg (21.6 lbs)
Power Consumption: 250W typical, 500W maximum
Redundancy: Dual power supplies and fans for high availability
Operating System: Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System)
Certifications: CE, UL, RoHS compliant
Why Choose the Arista DCS-7280TR-48C6-F?
High Density & Performance: With 48 10GbE/25GbE ports and 6 100GbE uplinks, the DCS-7280TR-48C6-F offers unmatched density and throughput, making it ideal for high-bandwidth data center applications.
Low Latency: Optimized for latency-sensitive applications, delivering sub-microsecond latency for high-frequency trading, gaming, and real-time analytics.
Flexible & Scalable: Easily integrates into a variety of network environments, providing scalable solutions for growing businesses, cloud providers, and service providers.
Arista EOS: Arista’s EOS provides exceptional network programmability, automation, and analytics, making it easier to manage complex environments and improve operational efficiency.
Power Efficient: Designed with energy-saving technologies, the DCS-7280TR-48C6-F helps reduce overall operational costs without compromising performance.
Future-Proof: The switch supports advanced features like VXLAN, EVPN, and MLAG, making it ideal for future network expansions and next-generation architectures.
Reliability & Availability: Redundant power supplies, fans, and high-availability features ensure minimal downtime and maximum uptime for mission-critical workloads.
The Arista DCS-7280TR-48C6-F is the ideal choice for high-performance data center environments and cloud architectures, offering scalability, low-latency performance, and advanced network features, all backed by Arista’s innovative EOS operating system. Whether you're building or upgrading your data center, this switch offers the flexibility, performance, and reliability required to meet modern networking demands.