Name: DCS-7048T-4S-F Arista 7000 48x 1000Base-T RJ-45 + 4x SFP+ Switch Front-to-rear Airflow 2x 760W AC Power Supplies
Brand: Arista Networks
SKU: DCS-7048T-4S-F
Price: 333.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The DCS-7048T-4S-F Arista 7000 switch combines a high number of gigabit RJ-45 ports with 10GbE fiber uplink capabilities, fitting well in data center and enterprise network setups. It manages airflow from front to rear to align with common cooling strategies and includes dual power supplies to keep systems running smoothly even if one power source fails.

General Information
Brand	Arista Networks
Part Number	DCS-7048T-4S-F
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	1000Base-T, 10G SFP+
Port Speed	1 Gbps (RJ-45), 10 Gbps (SFP+)
UpLink Ports	4
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	176 Gbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	262.14 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	RJ-45,SFP+

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
Security Features	Access Control Lists (ACLs), 802.1X, Port security, Storm control, TACACS+, RADIUS
Security	802.1X, ACLs, RADIUS, TACACS+
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, SNMPv2/v3, HTTP/HTTPS, Telnet, RADIUS, TACACS+
Routing Protocol	Yes

Power & Cooling
Fans	Front-to-rear, hot-swappable redundant fans
Power	AC, 2x 760W (redundant hot-swappable)
Power Supply	2 x 760W AC

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3x

Product Description
This Arista 7000 series switch provides robust network connectivity with 48 gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 additional 10GbE fiber uplink slots. Often found in enterprise data centers, it is built for environments that demand both high port density and flexible uplink options. Engineered with front-to-rear airflow, it fits seamlessly into hot-aisle/cold-aisle rack cooling setups, improving thermal management. IT administrators and network engineers typically use this switch to support core and aggregation layers where consistent uptime and scalable bandwidth are essential. Key Features High port count supporting diverse device connections across the network 10GbE SFP+ interfaces that facilitate faster data transfer to servers or uplinks Efficient airflow design tailored for modern data center cooling architectures Dual power supplies offering redundancy and minimizing downtime risks Compact 1RU form factor maximizing rack space utilization These switches are commonly deployed in data centers and large enterprise networks where maintaining speed and reliability is crucial. Their design helps optimize cooling efficiency while ensuring uninterrupted power, which is vital for continuous operations. The combination of gigabit and 10GbE ports makes it versatile for various networking tasks from server access to backbone connectivity.

Use Cases
The DCS-7048T-4S-F Arista 7000 switch is primarily utilized in data center environments and enterprise network infrastructures where dense gigabit connectivity and high-speed fiber uplinks are essential. It is ideal for IT teams managing rack deployments that require efficient front-to-rear airflow and redundant power to maintain uptime. How It's Used: Aggregating edge devices within data center racks to provide reliable gigabit connections to servers and storage arrays. Serving as an access layer switch in enterprise campus networks that demand seamless integration between copper-based end devices and 10GbE uplinks. Supporting virtualization environments by delivering consistent, high-throughput connectivity to hypervisor hosts and virtual machine clusters. Facilitating network segmentation and traffic isolation in multi-tenant or colocation facilities with robust uplink capabilities. Implementing front-to-rear airflow in high-density server rooms to maintain thermal efficiency and align with existing cooling infrastructure. Ensuring continuous operation in mission-critical installations through dual 760W AC power supplies providing redundancy. This switch enhances operational efficiency by consolidating numerous gigabit connections with scalable 10GbE uplinks while aligning with data center cooling and power redundancy standards. Its design supports growing network demands and helps maintain performance consistency across demanding enterprise and data center deployments.