Name: DCS-7020SR-24C2-R Arista 24x10GbE SFP+ 2x100GbE AC Power Switch
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7020SR-24C2-R
Price: 2608.09 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista DCS-7020SR-24C2-R switch offers 24 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet via SFP+ interfaces, supplemented by 2 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet for uplink connections. It includes dual AC power supplies to maintain power continuity and is engineered for data center rack-mounted deployments requiring scalable, high-speed network connectivity.

General Information
Brand	Arista
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	1000Base-T, 10G SFP+, 100G QSFP28, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	10Gbps,100Gbps
UpLink Ports	2x100GbE
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP28,RJ-45,USB

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Console (RJ-45), USB Console, 1x 10/100/1000Base-T OOB Management
Security Features	802.1X,ACLs,RADIUS,TACACS+,SSH,SSL
Management Type	CLI (EOS),SNMP,REST API (eAPI),CloudVision
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,SNMP,REST (eAPI)

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant fans
Power	100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, dual hot-swappable AC power supplies
Power Supply	2x AC (hot-swappable)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Arista DCS-7020SR-24C2-R is a network switch designed to provide high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections with additional 100 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks. It supports 24 SFP+ ports for 10GbE, allowing flexible and efficient connectivity for servers and network devices in a data center environment. This switch includes two 100GbE ports to handle uplink traffic and aggregation, supporting increased bandwidth demands. Equipped with two AC power supplies, it offers redundancy for power delivery, suitable for critical network infrastructures. Key Features 24x 10GbE SFP+ ports for server and device connections 2x 100GbE ports for uplink and high-speed backbone links Dual AC power supplies for redundancy and reliability Compact chassis designed for data center rack environments Supports high-density network deployments with scalable performance This switch serves as a core or aggregation layer device within enterprise or data center networks. Its combination of numerous 10GbE ports and 100GbE uplinks enables efficient traffic management and connectivity for demanding applications.

Use Cases
The Arista DCS-7020SR-24C2-R switch is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise networks where dense 10GbE connectivity is required alongside higher-speed uplink options. It is suitable for environments handling large volumes of data traffic with a need for resilient power configurations. How It's Used: Connecting servers and storage devices within a data center rack Providing aggregation and uplink to core network switches using 100GbE ports Supporting virtualization environments needing multiple 10GbE connections Facilitating high-throughput workloads in enterprise LANs Implementing redundant power setup for critical network operations Enabling scalable network growth with modular port density Operationally, this switch acts as a vital network component that balances port density and uplink capacity, supporting robust and scalable network topologies. Its power redundancy helps maintain network availability during power events.

FAQ's
What type of ports does the DCS-7020SR-24C2-R provide? It offers 24 SFP+ ports for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections and 2 ports for 100 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, suitable for server and aggregation connections. Does this switch support power redundancy? Yes, the DCS-7020SR-24C2-R includes dual AC power supplies to provide redundant power and improve availability. Where is this Arista switch typically installed? This switch is designed for rack-mounting in data centers or enterprise network environments requiring high port density and uplink capability. Can the 100GbE ports be used for uplink aggregation? The two 100GbE ports are intended for uplink and aggregation purposes, supporting high-bandwidth backbone connections. What type of environment benefits most from this switch? Data centers and enterprise networks with high traffic volumes and a need for scalable 10GbE connectivity alongside 100GbE uplinks benefit from this product. Is this switch suitable for virtualization workloads? Yes, the 24x 10GbE ports allow multiple connections necessary for virtualization environments requiring flexible bandwidth distribution.